Help people find the right part of Wales
A country-level address leaves room to explain the actual place you serve. Add clear location, travel or delivery information so visitors can judge whether the offer fits their plans.
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.wales domain names
Make your Welsh connection clear.
A .wales domain can suit a visitor business, producer or community with a Welsh connection. The English country name makes that connection explicit in an address shared with a wider audience.
£14.95 /yr + VAT · £17.94 including VAT
One-year renewal: £14.95 + VAT (£17.94 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
.wales is open to general registration under Nominet policies. It can represent a Welsh connection at home or abroad and does not certify a product’s origin. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .wales right for your idea?
Back up a claim of local origin
For products, explain where they are made and who makes them. For tourism, describe the setting and practical arrangements. The domain is a useful introduction, not an origin certification.
Choose the language fit
Compare .wales with .cymru according to your audience and brand. If both are relevant, decide which will be the main address and use the second consistently rather than splitting the same information between duplicate sites.
Know what you’ll pay
.wales 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: £14.95 + VAT
£17.94 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 | £14.95 | £17.94 |
| 2 years | £27.90 | £33.48 |
| 3 years | £44.85 | £53.82 |
| 4 years | £59.80 | £71.76 |
| 5 years | £74.75 | £89.70 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .wales
- Domain family
- Geographic generic domain for Wales
- Registry operator
- Nominet
- General availability
- 1 March 2015
Nominet is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .wales registry record (opens in a new tab)
An English-language partner to .cymru
Nominet brought .wales and .cymru into use on 1 March 2015. They offer two ways to express a Welsh identity rather than two spellings of the same registration.
Background checked 6 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.
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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 .wales domains
Does .wales include the matching .cymru name?
No. They are independent domain registrations with separate availability.
Can I use .wales for a community project?
Yes. The Welsh connection can suit community activity as well as a business. Explain who runs the project.
Does the domain prove products are made in Wales?
No. Describe provenance accurately on the site; the ending does not independently verify it.
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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