Identify the customers you serve
A trade-only supplier and a public marketplace work differently. State who can buy, whether an account is needed and which industries or areas you cover.
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.trade domain names
A clear address for doing business.
A .trade domain can make a business-to-business offer clear from the address. Pair it with your brand and explain whether you supply products, connect buyers and sellers or provide services to a particular trade.
£25.95 /yr + VAT · £31.14 including VAT
One-year renewal: £25.95 + VAT (£31.14 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 .trade, starting and ending with a letter or number. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .trade right for your idea?
Make commercial enquiries useful
Explain the product range, minimum quantities and how to request current pricing. A focused enquiry process helps customers provide the specifications and delivery details you need.
Give the broad word a clear meaning
Trade can describe several types of business. Your brand and opening description should remove ambiguity; the ending itself does not provide a marketplace, trading platform or professional approval.
Know what you’ll pay
.trade 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: £25.95 + VAT
£31.14 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 | £25.95 | £31.14 |
| 2 years | £51.90 | £62.28 |
| 3 years | £77.85 | £93.42 |
| 5 years | £129.75 | £155.70 |
| 10 years | £259.50 | £311.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .trade
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Elite Registry Limited
- Introduced
- 6 March 2014
IANA identifies Elite Registry Limited as the sponsoring organisation for .trade. IANA: .trade (opens in a new tab)
Where .trade fits in the domain system
The IANA record for .trade dates from 2014-03-06. This is the registry-record date, not a claim about the first day of public registration. The ending adds a descriptive choice for trade suppliers, wholesale businesses and commercial networks.
Background checked 7 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .trade domains
Is .trade only for financial trading?
No. It can describe wholesale supply, business networks or other trade-related activity. Choose the full name and page content to make your actual business clear.
Which .trade registration periods can I choose?
Standard .trade registrations are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years. Displayed term prices are full upfront charges. Confirm your term and renewal price at order review.
Can I connect a .trade domain to an existing website?
Yes, if the website service supports a custom domain. Follow that service’s DNS instructions. Domain 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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