Country-code TLD / Singapore

.SG domain
in Pakistan.

Local presence rule Registry: SGNIC Asia DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.sg is the country-code TLD of Singapore. You need an administrative contact based in Singapore. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee. Names under .com.sg need a Singapore business registration. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code. Registration costs Rs 6,407 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistrySGNIC
RegionSingapore
Best forCompanies with an office or agent in Singapore
Term1 to 2 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policySDRP (Singapore Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy)
01 / Overview

What is .sg?

The .sg extension belongs to Singapore and is managed by SGNIC. SGNIC is part of the Singapore government IMDA, and .sg names can be registered for one or two years.

.sg has a local presence rule. You need an administrative contact based in Singapore. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee. Names under .com.sg need a Singapore business registration. A plain .sg name needs a Singapore based contact. A .com.sg name needs a Singapore company registration number. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.

Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani trading company with a Singapore registered entity can use a .com.sg name for its regional office.

Terms run from 1 to 2 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.

Moving .sg to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within a few days.

Who uses .sg in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .sg

!Who can registerYou need an administrative contact based in Singapore. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee. Names under .com.sg need a Singapore business registration.
!DocumentsA plain .sg name needs a Singapore based contact. A .com.sg name needs a Singapore company registration number.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term2 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
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03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .sg

Full .SG policy terms →
Registration

Register .sg for 1 to 2 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. A plain .sg name needs a Singapore based contact. A .com.sg name needs a Singapore company registration number.

Renewal

Renew .sg any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .sg need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within a few days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.

Lifecycle

A .sg name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .sg. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .sg is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .sg in Usually within a few days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .sg name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within a few daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .sg without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani trading company with a Singapore registered entity can use a .com.sg name for its regional office.

06 / Compare

.sg vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.sgRs 6,407Rs 7,261Local
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .sg

Did you know

SGNIC is part of the Singapore government IMDA, and .sg names can be registered for one or two years.

08 / FAQ

.sg questions,
answered simply.

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.

Ask a question
What is .sg?

The .sg extension belongs to Singapore and is managed by SGNIC. SGNIC is part of the Singapore government IMDA, and .sg names can be registered for one or two years.

How much does a .sg domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .sg registration is Rs 6,407 per year and renewal is Rs 7,261 per year. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .sg?

You need an administrative contact based in Singapore. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee. Names under .com.sg need a Singapore business registration. A plain .sg name needs a Singapore based contact. A .com.sg name needs a Singapore company registration number.

Can I register .sg from Pakistan?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. You need an administrative contact based in Singapore. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee. Names under .com.sg need a Singapore business registration. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.

How do I transfer my .sg domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within a few days.

What happens if my .sg domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .sg?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .sg.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .sg or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .sg suits companies with an office or agent in Singapore. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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