A complete guide to .uk, .co.uk, and .org.uk domains for businesses and professionals in the United Kingdom.

These domains follow unique rules and requirements set by Nominet, the official registry. Here's what you need to know:

Key Features:

• Phone numbers must include country code without dashes (e.g., 441234567890)
• WHOIS privacy is automatically enabled due to GDPR
• No 5-day grace period for cancellations or refunds
• Maximum registration period of 5 years
• Two contact types available: Owner and Admin

Registration Requirements:

• Must select a registrant type (individual, business, or organization)
• Government-issued organization ID required for:
  • UK Limited companies
  • UK Public limited companies
  • UK Limited liability partnerships
  • UK Industrial/provident registered companies
  • UK Schools
  • UK Registered charities

Trading Name Required for:

• UK Limited companies
• UK Public limited companies
• UK Limited liability partnerships
• UK Industrial/provident companies
• UK Registered charities
• Non-UK corporations
• UK Sole traders
• Other non-UK entities

Transfer Process:

1. Must have less than 5 years remaining on registration
2. Free transfer if more than 7 days left on registration
3. Standard fee applies if expiring within 7 days
4. No authorization code needed
5. Requires IPS tag update to TUCOWS-CA
6. Can be transferred away at any time

Transfer Steps to New Provider:

1. Obtain IPS tag from new provider
2. Disable domain lock
3. Initiate transfer process
4. Update IPS tag
5. Wait for transfer completion (up to 72 hours)

Important Notes:

• Email verification required from Nominet ([email protected])
• Remove any DNSSEC records before transfer
• Update IPS tag only after initiating transfer
• Keep contact information current
• Free domain offers valid for new registrations only

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