Country-code domain · Asia
Register a .la domain
Register a .la domain — Laos's official ccTLD, and Silicon Beach's favorite way to spell "LA." IANA delegates .la to the Lao National Internet Center (LANIC) as the country code for Laos, but entertainment, tech, and lifestyle brands register it just as often for the two letters alone: Los Angeles. Worldwide, residency-free registration is what let the LA usage grow up alongside the Laos usage rather than being crowded out by it.
$53.60/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .la?
- Los Angeles startups, agencies, and lifestyle brands using .la as a short "LA" domain hack
- Businesses, NGOs, or outlets with a genuine focus on Laos or the Lao market
- Entertainment and Silicon Beach companies wanting a short, West Coast-branded address
What it signals
A .la domain is a deliberate bet either way — genuine ties to Laos, or two letters chosen for instant West Coast recognition over literal accuracy, the same logic that built .io into a tech shorthand and .co into a startup one.
Pros
- Flat renewal pricing, no teaser-rate ccTLD trick that jumps at year two
- Free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it
- SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configured for you so mail actually reaches the inbox
- Open worldwide, no Laos residency or local-presence requirement to register
- Two letters read instantly as "LA" to anyone in the entertainment or startup world
Watch-outs
- Most visitors read it as Los Angeles, not Laos — great for LA-branded projects, a liability if you actually need to signal the country
- Good short names get scooped up fast by LA-lifestyle brands, or held at premium registry pricing
- Two letters carry none of the built-in trust .com has for a general US audience unfamiliar with the domain hack
Examples of .la domains in the wild
Common questions about .la domains
How much does a .la domain cost?
A .la domain is $53.60 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $53.60 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .la domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .la stays $53.60/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .la domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .la domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .la domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .la domain right for my business?
A .la domain is a deliberate bet either way — genuine ties to Laos, or two letters chosen for instant West Coast recognition over literal accuracy, the same logic that built .io into a tech shorthand and .co into a startup one. It is a strong fit for: Los Angeles startups, agencies, and lifestyle brands using .la as a short "LA" domain hack; Businesses, NGOs, or outlets with a genuine focus on Laos or the Lao market; Entertainment and Silicon Beach companies wanting a short, West Coast-branded address.