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Register a .ltd.uk domain — United Kingdom

.ltd.uk is a second-level extension under .uk, the country-code domain of United Kingdom. It shows visitors your website is rooted in United Kingdom and builds instant local trust.

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.ltd.uk at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.ltd.uk registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .ltd.uk domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Renewal term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Registry procedure (no auth code)

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 88 days — a late fee may apply

Technical

Registry
Nominet UK
Type
Second-level domain under .uk
.uk in use since
1985
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
RDAP

Before you register a .ltd.uk domain

  • Only private limited companies registered at UK Companies House can register a .ltd.uk.
  • The domain must be derived from the company’s exact registered name (without “Limited”).
  • The full company name and Companies House number are required, and Nominet may ask for proof.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Legal form of *.uk domain owner

    UK Limited Company · UK Public Limited Company · UK Partnership · UK Sole Trader · UK Limited Liability Partnership · UK Industrial/Provident Registered Company …

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: Nominet registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .ltd.uk domain?

Signal a clear local presence in United Kingdom.

Build trust with customers in United Kingdom who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to United Kingdom.

Protect your brand by securing its .ltd.uk version.

Who .ltd.uk is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the United Kingdom market.

How to register a .ltd.uk domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .ltd.uk domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .ltd.uk registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .ltd.uk registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.ltd.uk domain FAQs

.ltd.uk domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.ltd.uk has registration rules set by its registry: Only private limited companies registered at UK Companies House can register a .ltd.uk. The domain must be derived from the company’s exact registered name (without “Limited”).

.ltd.uk transfers don't use an auth code — they follow the registry's own confirmation procedure. Start on our transfer page and our support team guides you through it.

The .ltd.uk registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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