.gmbh is a restricted extension for companies with the GmbH legal form, the German-speaking world's equivalent of a private limited company. Only a GmbH registered, or being registered, in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Liechtenstein qualifies.
PD Hosting is a UK registrar, and we register .gmbh names for groups with a German-speaking subsidiary as well as for GmbHs directly. The name is added to your client area once checkout completes, and we send reminders before it is due for renewal.
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What is a .gmbh domain?
- Type
- A generic top-level domain with eligibility restrictions written into its ICANN registry agreement of January 2016. Source
- Registry
- Identity Digital runs it through Binky Moon, LLC; the original delegation went to Extra Dynamite, LLC. Source
- Added to the internet
- Delegated on 7 March 2016. Source
- Who may register
- Only entities designated, or pending designation, as a GmbH whose existence can be validated with the public authorities of Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. Source
- Owner's representation
- Each registrant represents that it holds the registration and designation the law requires for the extension, and must report material changes to that status. Source
- Contact accuracy
- The registrar verifies the owner's email address after registration and after changes, and suspends the name if it can't be confirmed. Source
- Transfers
- Moves between registrars with a transfer authorisation code under ICANN's Transfer Policy. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .gmbh domain suits
A .gmbh is for a company that actually is a GmbH: a Munich engineering supplier, a Viennese software house, a Zurich consultancy or a family business in Liechtenstein. Customers in the German-speaking countries see the legal form every day on letterheads and invoices, so müller-technik.gmbh reads as naturally to them as a company name ending in Ltd does to a British buyer.
It also suits British groups with a German, Austrian or Swiss subsidiary. The subsidiary itself must be the registrant, though the UK parent can manage it alongside its .co.uk names.
- The website of a GmbH trading in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
- Email addresses that show the company's legal form
- Protecting a GmbH's company name alongside its .de
Benefits of a .gmbh domain
Only real GmbHs qualify
Eligibility is limited to companies with this legal form whose existence can be checked with public authorities, so the ending carries meaning that open extensions cannot.
Familiar across four countries
One ending works in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, where a country code would tie the company to a single market.
Companies in formation can apply
A company pending designation as a GmbH is eligible, so a new venture can secure its name before the commercial register entry is complete.
What a GmbH must confirm, and what a UK company can't do
The rule for .gmbh is set in the registry's contract with ICANN rather than left to marketing. Eligible registrants are limited to entities designated, or pending designation, as a GmbH whose existence can be validated with the public authorities in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. Every owner also represents that it holds the necessary registration under the applicable law.
When you order through us, the registrant details you enter should be the GmbH's exact legal name as it appears in its commercial register, and by registering you confirm that the company meets the rule. Keep the register extract to hand in case the registration is ever queried.
A UK private limited company does not qualify, even though the two legal forms are similar. If you are a British company, register a .ltd or .ltd.uk for yourself and let your GmbH subsidiary, if you have one, hold the .gmbh in its own name.
.gmbh pros and cons
Works well if
- Your company is a GmbH, or is about to be registered as one
- You sell across more than one German-speaking country
- Your preferred .de or .com name is already taken
- Your UK group has a GmbH subsidiary that needs its own site
Look elsewhere if
- You are a UK limited company: .ltd or .ltd.uk match your legal form
- You trade mainly in Germany and want the address locals guess first: .de is far more familiar
- You have a different legal form, such as an AG or a sole proprietorship: the rule excludes you
.gmbh compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .gmbh | GmbHs in the DACH countries and Liechtenstein | Restricted to that legal form; owners confirm their status. |
| .de | Businesses focused on Germany | Germany's country code and the most familiar address there. |
| .ltd | Limited companies elsewhere, including the UK | Same registry, open registration with a status declaration. |
| .eu | Companies selling across the European Union | Has its own EU-based eligibility rules. |
Register your .gmbh domain
- Search for the name you want below.
- Add it to your basket and choose how many years to register it for.
- Check out. Your domain is registered straight away and appears in your client area, ready to point at your website and email.
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.gmbh questions
Can a UK company register a .gmbh?
Not in its own name. The registry agreement limits .gmbh to companies designated, or pending designation, as a GmbH in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. A UK group can still manage the domain for its GmbH subsidiary, which must be the registrant.
Does my GmbH need to be fully registered first?
No. A company pending designation as a GmbH is eligible, so you can register while the commercial register entry is being completed.
What do I provide when I order a .gmbh?
The GmbH's legal name and address as the registrant, and your confirmation that it meets the registry's GmbH rule. There's no document upload at checkout, but keep the commercial register details available in case the registration is queried.
Why do you need me to confirm my email address?
Because .gmbh is an ICANN generic domain, the registrar has to verify the owner's email address after registration and whenever contact details change. Follow the link in our email. An unconfirmed address leads to suspension until it is resolved.
What does a .gmbh renew for?
The yearly renewal is £60.95, which is above the introductory first-year price. We send a reminder before each renewal.
Sources: ICANN .gmbh registry agreement, Specification 11 · IANA .gmbh delegation record · ICANN 2013 RAA, WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification · ICANN Transfer Policy
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