Country-code TLD / Taiwan

.TW domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: TWNIC Asia DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.tw is a country-code TLD for companies importing from or selling to Taiwan. Anyone in the world can register a plain .tw name. Names under .com.tw need a Taiwanese company. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year. Registration costs Rs 4,712 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryTWNIC
RegionTaiwan
Best forCompanies importing from or selling to Taiwan
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyTWNIC Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
01 / Overview

What is .tw?

The .tw extension belongs to Taiwan and is managed by TWNIC. TWNIC manages .tw and the Chinese script code .台灣.

.tw is open to everyone. Anyone in the world can register a plain .tw name. Names under .com.tw need a Taiwanese company. You do not need any paperwork, and the domain is usually live within minutes of payment.

A simple example: A Pakistani electronics importer that buys from Taipei suppliers can use a .tw site to build trust with them.

You can register .tw for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.

Moving .tw 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 .tw in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .tw

✓Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a plain .tw name. Names under .com.tw need a Taiwanese company.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed for a plain .tw name. A .com.tw name needs a Taiwan business registration.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .tw

Full .TW policy terms →
Registration

Register .tw for 1 to 10 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. No documents are needed for a plain .tw name. A .com.tw name needs a Taiwan business registration.

Renewal

Renew .tw 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 .tw 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.

Lifecycle

A .tw 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 .tw. 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 .tw 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 .tw 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 .tw 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 .tw without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani electronics importer that buys from Taipei suppliers can use a .tw site to build trust with them.

06 / Compare

.tw vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.twRs 4,712Rs 5,340Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .tw

Did you know

TWNIC manages .tw and the Chinese script code .台灣.

08 / FAQ

.tw questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .tw?

The .tw extension belongs to Taiwan and is managed by TWNIC. TWNIC manages .tw and the Chinese script code .台灣.

How much does a .tw domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .tw registration is Rs 4,712 per year and renewal is Rs 5,340 per year. Transfer is Rs 4,451. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .tw?

Anyone in the world can register a plain .tw name. Names under .com.tw need a Taiwanese company. No documents are needed for a plain .tw name. A .com.tw name needs a Taiwan business registration.

Can I register .tw from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .tw. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .tw 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 .tw 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 .tw?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .tw suits companies importing from or selling to Taiwan. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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