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.BIZ.MY Frequently Asked Questions

 

  1. What is the eligibility criteria for .biz.my?

.biz.my is a new Third Level Domain Names (3LD) for business organisation/activities which listed below:

  • Registered with SSM:
    1. Company pursuant to Companies Act 2016 (Akta Syarikat 2016)
    2. Business pursuant to Business Registration Act 1956 (Akta Pendaftaran Perniagaan 1956)
    3. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act 2012
    4. A foreign company registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia pursuant to Section 332 of the Companies Act 1965
  • Business pursuant to Commercial License Ordinance 1948 (Ordinan Perlesenan Perdagangan 1948)
  • Any professional firms, such as law, audit, architect, and real estate firms registered either with or established in accordance with the respective statute or body governing that professional firm

 

  1. Who is eligible to purchase .biz.my during this Priority Entry ?

.biz.my is eligible to the existing domain holders of these 4 categories (.my, .com.my, .net.my and .org.my) from business organisation/activities who have registered their 3rd level and 2nd level domain name by 15 August 2020.

Domain names which are pending MYDRP proceeding, delete or transfer request will not be entitled to purchase .biz.my during this Priority Entry.

Please refer here for details T&C <link>.

 

  1. When can I submit the application during this Priority Entry?

Applicant can start submitting their from 17 August 2020 until 28 August 2020.

 

  1. What is the domain name that I can apply during this Priority Entry?

During this Priority Entry, you can only submit the application of .biz.my which the name is exactly the same with your existing .my domain name. E.g.: ‘abc123.com.my’ can only be registered as ‘abc123.biz.my’ and it is based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

 

  1. How long does the registration process take?

MYNIC will start processing your .biz.my application after the priority entry period end (Please refer below timeline)

Applicant will receive an e-mail notification from MYNIC when the domain name is registered or rejected.  MYNIC will refund the payment to the unsuccessful applicant.

 

  1. How long should it take for registration to appear in WHOIS?

 The WHOIS information will be available after the domain name registered. Applicant will receive an e-mail notification from MYNIC when the domain name is registered.

 

  1. When can I start using my .biz.my domain name?

 The applicant can start to use their domain .biz.my after the domain has been registered starting from 29 August 2020. Applicant will receive an e-mail notification from MYNIC when the domain name is registered.

 

  1. I have abc123.my and someone else have abc123.com.my. Can both of us apply for abc123 .biz.my during the Priority Entry?

 Both registrants are entitled to apply .biz.my during the Priority Entry. However, acceptance of the application will be based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

 

  1. How much is the registration fee for.biz.my?

.biz.my fees are same for Third Level Domain Names (3LD) of .MY at RM80 per year (excluding 6% service tax).

 

  1. What happens if I do not purchase my domain during the Priority Entry?

You may be missed the opportunity to protect your valuable brand for your business/ organisation in .biz.my category before we open the registration to the public.

 

  1. What documents or information are needed to register .biz.my during the Priority Entry?

MYNIC will use the exact information as your existing .my domain name and documentation will be required if necessary.

 

  1. How many years can I register .biz.my?

You can register the domain name up to 5 years. However, during Priority Entry, you can secure it for 1 year. For another four (4) years, you need to renew through your appointed Invoicing Party once .biz.my is open to public.

 

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