.COM.HK Domain Backorder Service

Why Backorder an Expired .COM.HK Domain?

.COM.HK is the commercial namespace in Hong Kong's domain family. It is a strong fit for established businesses, retailers, professional services, fintech projects, exporters and companies that want a clearly local business identity.

Useful English keywords, compact company names and memorable Hong Kong service domains are often already registered. A backorder provides a structured route to an eligible name if the registry later makes it available.

Who Can Register .COM.HK?

.COM.HK is intended for commercial entities registered in Hong Kong. The registry may require a valid Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate or equivalent supporting information and can verify that the applicant details match the proposed registration.

Documentation and final acceptance remain subject to HKIRC policy. Place a backorder only when the intended holder can satisfy the applicable commercial-entity requirements.

Other Hong Kong Namespaces

• .hk for the broad direct Hong Kong namespace.
• .net.hk for eligible network-related organisations.
• .org.hk for eligible non-profit organisations.

.COM.HK Naming Rules

The label before .com.hk can use letters, digits and hyphens. It must begin and end with a letter or digit, cannot place hyphens in both the third and fourth positions, and the complete domain cannot exceed 63 characters.

Expiry, Deletion and Availability

Expiry alone does not make a .COM.HK domain available. A name can enter a registry black-out period during which the former holder may apply for reinstatement. HKIRC determines the duration, with its published policy setting a maximum of 90 calendar days.

The acquisition attempt is carried out through the appropriate registrar or registry channel on a best-effort basis. Success remains subject to release, documentation, registry approval and competing demand.

Pricing and Auctions

A .COM.HK backorder starts at €50. One customer pays the base price after a successful catch. Multiple Backorders Domains customers trigger a 7-day proxy bid auction.

Choosing a Commercial Hong Kong Domain

Prioritise a name that matches the business, market and holder records. Avoid trademarks or names likely to create confusion with another company. The registrant remains responsible for the legality and accuracy of the registration.