Domain Registration Requirements: EU ccTLDs
1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024
(Requirements as of 15 May 2024)

ccTLD registry operator web sites and registrars who offer registrations for domains in ccTLDs served as sources for requirements.


EU ccTLD Phishing Domains Reported Malicious Phishing Domains Domains Under Management Phishing Domain Score Malicious Phishing Domain Score Registration Type Requirements
at
Austria		 712 92 1,468,485 4.8 3.4 NONE
Any individual or legal entity, irrespective of their nationality, place of residence, area of operations.		 Technical and invoice recipient contact data
be
Belgium		 290 45 1,644,642 1.8 0.3 OPEN, WITH REQUIREMENTS
Any individual or legal entity, irrespective of their nationality, place of residence, area of operations BUT subject to some form of identity verification.		 Registrant verification, currently based on a probability calculation algorithm designed to identify suspicious registrations.
bg
Bulgaria		 26 1 81,911 3.2 0.1 RESTRICTED, STRICT REQUIREMENTS
E.g., proof of residency or business presence in country or EU		 Domains can be registered by Bulgarian commercial entities
cy
Cyprus		 7 0 25,304 2.8 0 0pen, with requirements The owner must provide the ID Number, and date of birth (for individual) or the company number (for organization).
cz
Czech Republic		 553 362 1,397,970 4.0 2.6 None There is no specific procedure related to the registration of a domain name. .CZ domain names are allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.
de
Germany		 3,952 744 16,771,040 2.4 0.4 Restricted, strict requirements When the registrant is not in Germany, an authorized contact located in Germany who can receive official or court documents on their behalf is required.
dk
Denmark		 116 17 1,332,341 0.9 0.1 Open, with requirements .DK is an open registry; you do not have to be a resident or business operator to register a .DK domain. Organizations are required to enter their VAT ID when registering a .DK domain.
ee
Estonia		 389 331 169,033 23.0 19.6 Open, with requirements Domains can be owned and registered by private persons, organizations or companies. Foreign companies and private persons can register a .ee domain if the administrative contact of the domain has an Estonian personal identification code.
es
Spain		 855 171 2,063,137 4.1 0.8 Restricted, strict requirements To register a .es domain name, the applicant must be a resident of a European Union member country, a Spanish citizen, or have a legitimate personal or business connection to Spain.
fi
Finland		 123 68 535,721 2.3 1.3 Open, with requirements For companies, intellectual property check (national or EU community trademarks, proof of existence in a bonafide trade register. For individuals, passport, driver's licence, National ID card or document confirming contact information.
fr
France		 2,412 1,388 4,127,078 5.8 3.4 Restricted, strict requirements Entities located in France or with a significant connection to France: French companies, associations, public institutions, and other legal entities. Individuals: French citizens, residents, or individuals with a substantial presence in France. European Union (EU) Residents
hr
Croatia		 59 4 123,897 4.8 0.3 Restricted, strict requirements Commercial entities located in Croatia must provide a company OIB number (Osobni identifikacijski broj). For those located in Europe, a VAT number must be provided. Individuals located in Croatia must provide a personal OIB number. For those located in Europe, a valid ID card number/passport number must be provided
hu
Hungary		 147 2 862,834 1.7 0.0 Restricted, strict requirements Individuals and companies based in Hungary or anywhere in the European Union
ie
Ireland		 75 9 316,598 2.4 0.3 Restricted, strict requirements Individuals and companies must demonstrate a real connection to Ireland
it
Italy		 1,035 149 3,195,005 3.2 0.5 Restricted, strict requirements Anyone who is an adult and has citizenship, residence or commercial headquarters in the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), in the State of the Vatican, in the Republic of San Marino, in Swiss Confederation and in the United Kingdom.
lu
Luxembourg		 29 2 105,771 2.7 0.2 None There are no specific geographic or residency requirements
lv
Latvia		 55 5 135,424 4.1 0.4 None Domain names can be registered by anyone.
mt
Malta		 4 0 20,793 1.9 0.0 Open, with requirements You must be the legal entity that will be using the domain name. It is not necessary for the holder to be resident in Malta.
nl
Netherlands		 1,144 575 5,998,266 1.9 1.0 None No restrictions.
pl
Poland		 5.718 4,860 2,488,529 23.0 19.5 None Anyone can register a .pl domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no specific eligibility restrictions.
pt
Portugal		 181 23 415,723 4.4 0.6 None There is no specific procedure related to the registration of a domain name. .PT domain names are allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.
ro
Romania		 544 199 576,614 9.4 3.5 Open, with requirements Individuals must provide their ID card or passport number. Commercial entities must provide the company VAT number.
se
Sweden		 352 166 1,407,506 2.5 1/2 Open, with requirements The .SE registry asks that commercial entities provide a VAT number or company registration number. Individuals are asked to provide their ID card or passport number.
si
Slovenia		 36 1 145,147 2.5 0.1 None Open to individuals and entities worldwide
sk
Slovakia		 112 10 463,179 2.4 0.2 Restricted, strict requirements provide an address in any of the European Union member states, or a state within the European Economic Area or a member state of the European Free Trade Association.