How to Register a .com.np Domain in Nepal: Complete 2026 Guide

What Is a .com.np Domain and Who Can Register One?

The .com.np domain is Nepal's country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for commercial entities. It signals to visitors — especially Nepali users — that your business is registered and operating in Nepal. For local trust, a .com.np address is often more convincing than a generic .com domain that could be registered by anyone anywhere in the world.

As of 2026, .com.np registration is managed by Mercantile Communications / NIC.np, the authority responsible for Nepal's .np namespace. Only entities registered in Nepal are eligible:

• Registered companies (Pvt. Ltd., Ltd., Public Ltd.)
• Registered businesses and firms
• NGOs and INGOs registered in Nepal
• Schools, colleges, and educational institutions
• Hospitals and healthcare institutions

Individual personal registrations are not permitted under .com.np — individuals should consider .np (personal) or an international TLD like .com.

Documents Required for .com.np Registration

Before starting the registration, gather these documents. Scanned copies in PDF or JPG format are accepted:

1. Company Registration Certificate — issued by the Office of Company Registrar (OCR) or relevant authority
2. PAN/VAT Certificate — issued by Inland Revenue Department
3. Authorisation Letter — signed by the company director/owner, authorising the person managing the domain registration (required if the registrant is not the owner)
4. Citizenship of the Authorised Person — copy of national ID or citizenship certificate

Documents must be current and valid. Expired certificates will be rejected during the verification process.

Step-by-Step .com.np Registration Process

Option A: Direct Registration Through NIC.np

1. Visit register.mos.com.np (Mercantile Online Services portal)
2. Click "Register New Domain"
3. Search for your desired domain name and check availability
4. Create an account or log in to an existing Mercantile account
5. Fill in registrant details (company name, address, technical contact, administrative contact)
6. Upload all required documents
7. Pay the registration fee (currently NPR 1,500–2,000/year for .com.np)
8. Wait for NIC.np verification — typically 1–3 business days

Option B: Register Through a Registrar Like WebsNP

WebsNP is an authorised .com.np registrar. We handle the NIC.np submission on your behalf, which has two practical advantages:

• We verify your documents are complete before submission, reducing rejection risk
• We manage DNS hosting, renewal reminders, and WHOIS updates for you
• You can register both your .com.np domain and web hosting in a single transaction

Visit our domain registration page to check availability and start the process.

Choosing the Right Domain Name

Your domain name is permanent (changing it later costs significant SEO equity). Before finalising:

• Keep it short and memorable — under 15 characters ideally
• Avoid hyphens and numbers — they are hard to communicate verbally and look unprofessional
• Match your brand name exactly — if your company is "ABC Pvt. Ltd.", register abcnepal.com.np or abc.com.np
• Check trademark conflicts — using a domain that infringes on a registered trademark can result in legal dispute and forced transfer
• Register variations — if your primary is yourbrand.com.np, also register the .com version to protect your brand

Setting Up DNS After Registration

After registration is approved, you need to point your domain to a hosting server by configuring DNS records. The most common initial DNS setup:

; A Records (replace 203.0.113.10 with your server IP)
yourdomain.com.np.    300    IN    A      203.0.113.10
www.yourdomain.com.np. 300   IN    CNAME  yourdomain.com.np.

; MX Record for email (example for WebsNP email hosting)
yourdomain.com.np.    300    IN    MX  10 mail.yourdomain.com.np.

; SPF Record for email security
yourdomain.com.np.    300    IN    TXT "v=spf1 mx ip4:203.0.113.10 -all"

DNS propagation typically takes 15 minutes to 4 hours globally. Use tools like dnschecker.org to monitor propagation progress.

.com.np vs .com — Which Should You Register?

The best practice for Nepal businesses is to register both: use .com.np as your primary domain, and park the .com version to redirect to it. This protects your brand and captures visitors who type either extension.

Domain Renewal and Expiry

.com.np domains must be renewed annually. NIC.np typically sends renewal notices 30 days before expiry, but these go to the administrative contact email and are easily missed. An expired .com.np domain enters a grace period of 30 days, after which it is released for public registration.

Best practices to prevent unintended expiry:

• Enable auto-renewal with your registrar if the option is available
• Keep contact email addresses current — an old or unused email means missed renewal notices
• Set a calendar reminder 60 days before the expiry date
• Consider registering for 2–3 years at once to reduce the frequency of renewal risk

Common .com.np Registration Problems (and Solutions)

• Application rejected — documents invalid: Ensure all documents are current and stamped where required. Expired company registration certificates are the most common rejection reason.
• Domain unavailable: Try alternate spellings or add "nepal", your city name, or your industry keyword.
• DNS not propagating: Verify the nameserver entries at your registrar match the nameservers configured in your hosting cPanel. A mismatch causes complete DNS failure.
• Email not working after domain transfer: Re-add MX, SPF, and DKIM records at the new DNS provider — they are not automatically transferred with the domain.

For end-to-end help with .com.np registration, document submission, DNS setup, and linking your domain to WebsNP hosting, contact our team. We complete most .com.np registrations within one business day when documents are provided in order.