Many Nepali business owners do not know this: .com.np domains are completely free for Nepali citizens and registered businesses. Here is exactly how to get yours.
What You Need
For personal registration:
- Scanned copy of your Nepali citizenship certificate
- A cover letter requesting the domain
For business registration:
- Company registration certificate
- PAN/VAT certificate
- A cover letter on company letterhead
Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Check availability — visit register.com.np (Mercantile Communications, the official .np registry) and search for your desired name.
- Create an account on register.com.np with your email.
- Apply for the domain — choose your name (e.g., yourbusiness.com.np) and upload the required documents.
- Set your name servers — you will need hosting first; your hosting provider gives you the name server addresses (e.g., ns1.yourhost.com).
- Wait for approval — usually 1–3 working days. You will receive a confirmation email.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading blurry or incomplete documents (the most common rejection reason)
- Choosing a domain name that does not match your citizenship name or company name
- Not having hosting ready — you need name servers to complete the application
.com.np vs .com — Which Should You Choose?
- .com.np: free, signals Nepali identity, good for local businesses
- .com: about NPR 1,200–1,800/year, better for international reach
Many businesses register both and point them to the same website.
Need Help?
OM IT Solutions handles the entire .com.np registration process for our web design and hosting clients — free of charge. We prepare the documents, submit the application, and configure everything. Contact our Kathmandu or Surkhet office to get started.