.au and .com.au domains are specifically designed for establishing an Australian online presence. These domains follow unique rules and requirements that differ from other country-specific TLDs.

Registration Requirements:

• Must have an Australian address
• Requires an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
• .com.au domains are for registered Australian businesses and organizations
• .au domains can be used by both businesses and individuals with Australian addresses

Additional Information Required:

• Legal entity name (matching ABN/ACN documents)
• Type of legal entity
• ID number (ABN or ACN)
• Claimant ID number (if applicable)
• Justification for domain eligibility

Domain Expiration and Grace Period:

• Payment attempts begin 15 days before expiration
• 30-day grace period after expiration for reactivation
• No 5-day cancellation grace period
• No refunds available

Transfer Policies:

• Cannot transfer .au or .com.au domains to Squarespace
• Can transfer from Squarespace to other providers anytime
• No 60-day lock period for transfers

Updating Domain Information:

1. Access Domain Dashboard
2. Navigate to Registration Information
3. Select Additional Information
4. Complete owner transfer forms if changing information
5. New registration year begins upon information change
6. Current registration time is forfeited upon changes

Note: Changing domain information requires transferring ownership and incurs current domain pricing plus applicable taxes.

For businesses, organizations, and individuals seeking to establish an online presence in Australia, .au and .com.au domains offer legitimate and locally recognized web addresses that comply with Australian domain regulations.

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