Fees for .BS Domain Registrations

2nd Level Domains
(e.g. name.bs)

Registrant Category Registration Renewal
All Registrants $500.00 per domain name
(includes two years' maintenance)
$100 per year per domain name
(beginning with the 3rd year)

3rd level domain
(e.g., name.com.bs)
Available subdomains include: .com.bs, .edu.bs, .net.bs, .org.bs, .gov.bs

Registrant Category Registration Renewal
Bahamian entities (individuals, companies, organisations, educational institutions) $100.00 per domain name
(includes first year's maintenance)
$50 per year per domain name
(beginning with the 2nd year)
Foreign entities (individuals, companies, organisations, educational institutions) $200.00 per domain name
(includes first year's maintenance)
$100 per year per domain name
(beginning with the 2nd year)
Bahamas Government Agencies Free of charge (name.gov.bs*, name.edu.bs or name.org.bs only) Free of charge (name.gov.bs*, name.edu.bs or name.org.bs only)

Important Notes

  • All fees listed are in US currency.

  • Beginning January 2015, invoices will include Value Added Tax (VAT) charges, where applicable.

  • Please note the maintenance period covered by the registration fee.

  • Registration and maintenance invoices are e-mailed to the billing address that is provided by the applicant.

  • Domains are activated upon receipt of payment.

  • Renewal invoices are provided to the registrant as a convenience. However, it is the responsibility of the registant or the registrant's agent to request an invoice when a renewal is required.

  • Payment may be made using one of these accepted Payment Methods.

  • All charges related to payment of an invoice, including wire transfer fees, must be borne by the registrant.

  • All changes to your domain application information are free of charge except for changes to the domain name.

  • All billing and account questions should be sent to the BSNIC Billing administrator at BSadmin@ub.edu.bs
  • * The .gov.bs domain name space is now managed by DIT at the Bahamas Ministry of Finance. Please direct all queries regarding this domain and its subdomains to that department.