Register a .biz domain
.biz domains cost $21.95 for the first year at Serverlys and renew at $21.95. Businesses that want a clearly commercial address when the .com is gone.
.biz pricing
| Register, first year | $21.95/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew, every year after | $21.95/yr |
| Transfer in (adds a year) | $21.95/yr |
Store prices as of 2026-10-26. Premium names are priced by the registry and marked as premium at checkout.
The renewal rate is the first-year rate. Many registrars discount the first year and charge more from the second; here the price you pay to register .biz is the price you pay every year after, so the second invoice holds no surprise.
What .biz is for
Introduced in 2001 as a generic extension specifically for business. Its registry agreement with ICANN restricts it to names used, or intended to be used, primarily for bona fide business or commercial purposes, which makes it one of the few generic extensions with a stated purpose.
Registration rules
Names must be used, or intended to be used, primarily for bona fide business or commercial purposes. Registering a name only to sell, trade or lease it does not count as business use under the registry’s rules.
- In Google search
- Google treats .biz like any other generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty compared with .com. Your content and links decide how the site ranks, not the extension.
- Privacy
- WHOIS privacy is included free for .biz, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
- Moving it here
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its authorisation code, and start the transfer here. ICANN rules block transfers within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer. The transfer adds a year to the registration.
Who uses .biz
- Small businesses and sole traders whose .com is taken.
- Business-to-business services and directories.
- Product or promotion sites for a commercial brand.
- A shorter commercial alternative to a long .com name.
Choosing a .biz name
- Pair .biz with a name that is obviously a business, so the extension reads as a choice rather than a fallback.
- Do not register a .biz purely to resell it: that falls outside the registry’s definition of business use.
- If the matching .com belongs to a competitor, choose a different name rather than one customers will confuse with theirs.
- Keep it short and easy to spell: no hyphens, no numbers, nothing that has to be explained over the phone.
What comes with a .biz domain
Renewal, privacy and DNS live in one place, so pointing the name at a website or an inbox takes minutes.
Editable DNS. Point .biz at Serverlys hosting, your own nameservers, or another provider. A, CNAME, MX and TXT records stay editable either way.
Privacy. WHOIS privacy is included free for .biz, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Auto-renewal. Turn it on and the domain renews before it expires, rather than waiting for someone to remember.
One price, every year. $21.95 a year to renew, shown before you pay the first time.
People to ask. Live chat or email, around the clock, with a person who reads the whole conversation.
How to get a .biz domain
Register a new name, or move one you already own.
Register a new .biz name
- 1
Search the name
Type the name you want with .biz. The search asks the registry directly, and the Serverlys cart is the final word on availability and premium pricing.
- 2
Check you are eligible
.biz has registration rules, set out above. Make sure the registrant, the person or company that will own the domain, meets them before you pay.
- 3
Enter the registrant details
Use the details of the person or organisation that should own the domain. ICANN rules require the registrant’s email address to be verified, so click the confirmation email if one arrives; an unverified domain can be suspended.
- 4
Pay for the first year
Checkout shows $21.95 for the first year and the $21.95 renewal rate before you pay. Registration is usually instant.
- 5
Point it at your site and inbox
Use Serverlys hosting and email, or add DNS records for any other provider. Changes usually show up within minutes to a few hours.
- 6
Turn on auto-renewal
A lapsed domain can be re-registered by anyone. Auto-renewal is the cheapest insurance there is.
Transfer an existing .biz domain
- 1
Unlock it
Turn off the registrar lock at your current provider. Transfers fail while it is on.
- 2
Get the auth code
Your current registrar must give you the authorisation (EPP) code on request.
- 3
Check the 60-day window
ICANN blocks transfers within 60 days of a registration or a previous transfer. Inside that window, the only option is to wait.
- 4
Start the transfer here
Enter the name and the auth code in the Serverlys cart. Your DNS keeps resolving while the transfer runs, so copy the records across before it completes.
More detail in the domain transfer guide and what happens when a domain expires.
Put your .biz domain to work
A domain on its own is an address. These are the things people usually connect to it.
Alternatives to .biz
Extensions people compare it with, at their store prices.
- .com$14.95/yrAny business that wants the address customers type by default.
- .pro$31.95/yrConsultants, freelancers and professional practices.
- .store$69.95/yrOnline shops that want the address to say what they do.
- .shop$41.95/yrStores of any size, from a single product to a full catalogue.
- .online$44.95/yrAny business whose main presence is on the web.
Before you buy
The things people actually ask us, answered plainly.
How much does a .biz domain cost?
$21.95 for the first year at Serverlys, and $21.95 a year to renew. Transferring an existing .biz domain in costs $21.95, which adds a year to its registration.
Who can register a .biz domain?
Names must be used, or intended to be used, primarily for bona fide business or commercial purposes. Registering a name only to sell, trade or lease it does not count as business use under the registry’s rules.
Does the .biz price go up after the first year?
No. The renewal rate is the same $21.95 as the first year, so there is no introductory discount to lose.
Which names can I register as a .biz domain?
Letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens, up to 63 characters before the dot, not starting or ending with a hyphen. Capitals make no difference, so YourName.biz and yourname.biz are the same domain. Registries can reserve particular names or set a longer minimum; the search tells you if a name cannot be registered.
How long can I register a .biz domain for?
The minimum term at Serverlys is one year. Longer terms are shown at checkout; ICANN rules cap any generic-extension registration at ten years ahead at a time, and you can keep renewing for as long as you want the name.
Is WHOIS privacy included with .biz?
WHOIS privacy is included free for .biz, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Is .biz good for SEO?
Google treats .biz like any other generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty compared with .com. Your content and links decide how the site ranks, not the extension.
Can I use a .biz domain for email?
Yes. Email at a .biz address works through the domain’s MX records, which you set in DNS. Serverlys business email sets them for you, or you can point them at any other email provider; the domain and the inbox do not have to be with the same company.
Do I need Serverlys hosting to register .biz?
No. You can register .biz on its own and point it at Serverlys hosting, at your own nameservers, or at another provider entirely. The DNS records stay editable either way.
What happens if my .biz domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date and nothing changes. After expiry, most registries hold the name for a grace period, and many add a redemption period with a restore fee, before releasing it for anyone to register; the length of each is set by the .biz registry. Turning on auto-renewal avoids the question.
How do I transfer a .biz domain to Serverlys?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its authorisation code, and start the transfer here. ICANN rules block transfers within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer. The transfer adds a year to the registration.
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