Register a Canadian .ca domain with Abion
A Canadian domain can help you take your business beyond Europes borders and into the North American market. For the domain to be successful, however, it is important that the registration is done correctly. At Abion, you can get help throughout the entire process – from planning and registration to domain management and web security. Everything under one roof.
What does .ca mean?
.ca is the official country code top-level domain for Canada. The domain is a top-level domain, commonly referred to as a TLD or top-level domain, specifically intended for businesses, organisations, and individuals in Canada. Even foreign entities can register a .ca domain in Canada, provided they meet certain conditions.
The purpose of the .ca domain is to make websites based in Canada visible and to clarify their geographical relevance for users. The top-level domain is managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), which also determines registration terms and approves registrars for .ca.
When can it be good to have a Canadian domain?
A Canadian domain can especially be beneficial for you if you are starting a business in Canada, or if you plan to expand your operations there – either physically on-site, or online with, for example, a web store. Given the country's proximity to the USA, a .ca domain can also be valuable if you want to reach the American market, as well as the entire North and Central American region in general.
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Who can register a .ca domain?
To be able to register a Canadian top-level domain, you must have a geographical connection to the country. According to CIRA's terms, the following may have a .ca domain:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Companies with one or more trademarks registered in Canada
- Foundations
- Governments and political parties
- Partnerships and associations
- Companies with Canadian business numbers
- Educational institutions
- Healthcare facilities
- Libraries, museums, and archives.
For you as a business owner, there are requirements that you either register a business in the country or register your trademark there. Furthermore, as with all domains, there are also certain technical conditions regarding how the domain name should look and which characters you are allowed to use. When registering a domain with us at Abion, we ensure that your .ca domain meets the required standards, and we assist with business and/or trademark registration in Canada if needed.
This is how Abion can help with a .ca domain
With us, you get a smooth all-in-one solution that includes, among other things:
Fast, secure, and smooth registration of one or more .ca domains completely without intermediaries. We ensure that your domain name meets all requirements and technical conditions and can also provide a preliminary domain consultation to help develop an appropriate domain strategy.
We offer automatic renewals for all domains you register or transfer to us. The cost is included in the registration fee and is billed annually on a convenient consolidated invoice. In our customer portal Abion Core, you can gather all your domains, both generic and country domains, and easily oversee and manage them. We have a complete range of domain management features available for all types of top-level and subdomains.
Secure robust protection for your .ca domain with innovative features such as AdultBlock, DomainBlock, Registry Lock, TMCH, and our domain monitoring. Domain protection effectively prevents attempts at intrusion and fraud and can be used on all types of domains. You manage the protection features just like the other services in our customer portal Abion Core.
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Frequently asked questions about .ca domains
You obtain a .ca domain by applying for registration through an approved registrar. For approved registration, all conditions set by CIRA must be met.
A .ca domain gives you several competitive advantages if you are looking to establish yourself in the Canadian market – for example, increased visibility, geographical relevance, and better SEO.
The price may vary depending on the registration period you choose, how many domains you have, and whether you purchase any additional services. Welcome to contact us for a price quote.
You must have a geographical connection to Canada to purchase a .ca domain. Either you yourself are registered there, or you register your company or brand there.