Australian Domain Names: Eligibility criteria Print

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In order to register a com.au or net.au domain name you must fall into one of the following six categories and fill out in full the specified fields:

1) If you are an�Australian registered company

1. Your company name; and
2. your Australian Company Number (ACN)

2) If you are�Trading under an Australian Registered Business Name

1. Your registered business name; and
2. State or Territory of registration; and
3. your Registered Business Number

3) If you are an�Australian partnership�or�sole trader

1. Your Trading name; and
2. Your Australian Business Number (ABN)

4) If you are a�Foreign company licensed to trade in Australia

1. Your Company name; and
2. Your Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN)

5) If you are an�Australian Registered Trade Mark Owner

1. The Name of owner of the trademark; and
2. The words comprising the trade mark; and
3. The Trade Mark Number

6) If you are an�Australian Registered Trade Mark Applicant

1. Name of applicant; and
2. Words comprising trade mark application; and
3. Trade Mark Number

Restrictions on Domain Names

There are certain restrictions on the com au/net au domain names you are allowed to purchase

Your domain name must

1. Be an�exact match�of your business name or trademark or,
2. Be an�abbreviation�or�acronym�of your business name or trademark or,
3. Have a�close and substantial�connection with your business type.

Examples of�Close and Substantial Connections

• a product that your business manufactures or sells; or
• a service that your business provides; or
• an event that your business organises or sponsors; or
• an activity that your business facilitates, teaches or trains; or
• a venue that your business operates; or
• a profession that your business' employees practise.

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