Support & Assistance: .IE Domain Registration - Foreign Companies

.IE Registration For Foreign Organisations

As you may be aware, .ie domain names are issued by the IE Domain Registry (IEDR). The IEDR sets rules for domain name registration.

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SUBSTANTIVE LINK
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All applicants applying for a .ie domain name who are not situated in the 32 counties of Ireland, must demonstrate a Real and Substantive Connection with Ireland (with the exception of those applying with a registered Community Trademark)

Examples of acceptable documentation demonstrating substantial trade or commercial activity within Ireland are as follows:

    * Copies of invoices (showing trade to or from Ireland)
    * High-quality brochures
    * A signed letter on headed paper from a bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s) (where the tax advisor identification number is displayed), or solicitor(s) confirming the applicants trade with Ireland.

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DOMAIN CATEGORY
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In addition to proving a link to Ireland, your domain name application must fall in to one of the below categories:
- Corporate Name
- Registered Trade Mark Name
- Registered Business Name
- State Agency Name
- Publication Name
- Educational Institution Name
- Unincorporated Association Name
- Personal Trading Name

NB: Before sending documentation, please ensure that you have checked the availability of your .ie domain name and ordered it. This can be done here.

A quick guide to the categories and what documentation is required can be viewed here: http://www.domainregistry.ie/QuickGuideToRegistrations.php

Full details on the IEDR policy can be viewed at:
http://www.domainregistry.ie/RegistrationPolicy.php

Please fax any documentation to +353 1 443 0729.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with your .ie domain registration, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.