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Do I have to pay taxes on .ca domains?
All .ca registrants must pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Does transferring a domain forfeit time left on the registration period?
For most domains, when you transfer your domain to us, we add one year to the existing...

Registering Domains
If your domain is available, you can register it for a period of time that you specify during the...

What are the restrictions on .ca domain names I can register?
.ca domain names must be between 2 and 50 characters long. Domains can contain the hyphen symbol;...

Can I apply private registration to my .ca domains?
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) automatically applies private registration to...

Can I renew a domain registered with another registrar through your company?
Yes, you can renew through us now and not have to pay the other registrar's renewal fees. Keep in...

I just renewed an expired domain. How long must I wait until my website/email are working again?
When your domain expires the DNS stops resolving, your website and any email accounts...

What do I do if I have a trademark dispute?
Unfortunately, we cannot make any changes to the registrant fields without a legal change of...

What does it mean to park a domain name?
When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your domain. You...

What domain extensions can I transfer?
We can transfer domains with the following extensions: .COM .NET .ORG .US .BIZ .INFO .CA

What happens if my .ca domain name expires?
If your .ca domain expires it will be cancelled as described in the CIRA (Canadian Internet...

What if I become ineligible for my .ca domain registration?
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) periodically audits domains to ensure they...

What if I lose my login information for managing my .ca domain through CIRA?
You may need to manage some of your account modifications through the Canadian Internet...

What if I misspelled my domain when I registered it?
Unfortunately, we are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain after it has been...

What is a domain name?
A domain name is a Web address, such as yourdomain.com, that is linked to an IP address (which...

What is a registrant account for .ca domains?
Registrant accounts contain the contact's registration information, which is listed and updated...

What is the dispute resolution process for .ca domains?
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) works with several firms to handle disputes...

What is the registry for .ca domains (CIRA)?
CIRA is the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), a non-profit organization that...

When can I register an expired domain?
Most registrars allow a grace period for registrants to renew expired domains. That grace period...

Who can register .ca domains?
Applicants must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements, and only the following individuals and...

Who is listed as a domain's registrant?
Any public domain registration that you register through us has your name as the registrant, just...

Who qualifies for a .us domain?
The U.S. Nexus Requirement ensures that only individuals or organizations that have a substantive...

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