Read the name as a phrase
Check that the word before kaufen makes sense to a German-speaking reader. A literal translation of an English brand phrase may not sound natural.
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.kaufen domain names
A buying-focused address for German-speaking shoppers.
Kaufen is the German verb to buy. A .kaufen address can make sense for a shop or product-focused project when the wording reads naturally to the customers you want to reach.
£28.95 /yr + VAT · £34.74 including VAT
One-year renewal: £28.95 + VAT (£34.74 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Standard registrations are subject to registry policies; reserved and premium names are treated separately. Our search accepts 3–63 ASCII letters, numbers or hyphens before .kaufen, starting and ending with a letter or number. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .kaufen right for your idea?
Explain the buying route
If visitors can purchase directly, make that clear. If the site is a guide linking to other sellers, explain the relationship and any commission.
Keep service information consistent
Show the delivery area, customer contact details and product information in the languages you support. The ending does not provide payment or fulfilment services.
Know what you’ll pay
.kaufen registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £28.95 + VAT
£34.74 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £28.95 | £34.74 |
| 2 years | £57.90 | £69.48 |
| 3 years | £86.85 | £104.22 |
| 5 years | £144.75 | £173.70 |
| 10 years | £289.50 | £347.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .kaufen
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Dog Beach, LLC
- Introduced
- 19 December 2013
IANA identifies Dog Beach, LLC as the sponsoring organisation for .kaufen. IANA: .kaufen (opens in a new tab)
Where .kaufen fits in the domain system
The IANA record for .kaufen dates from 2013-12-19. This is the registry-record date, not a claim about the first day of public registration. Today it adds a naming choice for retail businesses, product guides, specialist shops.
Background checked 7 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
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Questions about .kaufen domains
Is .kaufen only available to German businesses?
It is offered as a generic domain ending through standard registration, rather than a German country-code or business-registration service.
Which .kaufen registration periods can I choose?
Standard .kaufen registrations are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years. Term prices are full upfront charges. Confirm your term and renewal price at order review.
Can I use .kaufen with my existing website?
Yes, if your website provider supports a custom domain. Follow its DNS connection instructions. Registration and any paid website service are separate.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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