Netherlands ccTLD
Register a .nl domain
Register a .nl domain — the ending Dutch research shows shoppers trust over .com. .nl is the official country-code domain for the Netherlands, run by the SIDN registry — and unlike some ccTLDs, anyone worldwide can register one, with no Dutch residency, business registration, or local address required.
$11.00/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
No privacy (registry rule)
Who picks .nl?
- Businesses selling into or operating in the Netherlands who want a domain locals recognize as home-market
- Dutch startups and tech companies establishing local identity alongside (or instead of) a .com
- Agencies and freelancers building Netherlands-focused sites, brand-protection registrations, or short domain hacks
What it signals
A .nl domain signals you're speaking directly to Dutch customers — SIDN's own research found Dutch consumers associate .nl with "local," "familiar," and "trustworthy," while .com reads as generic and international. .nl was delegated in 1986, making it one of the internet's oldest country-code domains, and today its registry base of well over 5 million names makes it one of the largest ccTLDs in Europe — a sign of how deeply it's embedded in Dutch business culture.
Pros
- Open to registrants worldwide — no Dutch company number, residency, or local address required to buy or hold one
- One of Europe's largest and most mature ccTLD markets, dating back to 1986, with deep trust among Dutch consumers
- Registration and renewal are priced the same at Modusdom, so a market-entry bet doesn't cost more to maintain
- SIDN enforces strict technical and anti-abuse standards, which keeps the neighborhood clean for legitimate registrants
- We configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC on your .nl mail so outreach to Dutch inboxes doesn't get filtered
Watch-outs
- Not the top-of-mind ending for buyers outside the Netherlands, so international traffic may read it as a Dutch-only business
- Because .nl signals a Dutch-market business, using it without any genuine Netherlands presence or localized content can look inconsistent to visitors
Examples of .nl domains in the wild
Common questions about .nl domains
How much does a .nl domain cost?
A .nl domain is $11.00 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $11.00 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .nl domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .nl stays $11.00/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 .nl domain?
The .nl registry does not permit WHOIS privacy, so registrant contact details are shown per registry policy. That is a registry rule, not a Modusdom upsell — it applies wherever you register a .nl.
Can I transfer an existing .nl 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 .nl domain right for my business?
A .nl domain signals you're speaking directly to Dutch customers — SIDN's own research found Dutch consumers associate .nl with "local," "familiar," and "trustworthy," while .com reads as generic and international. .nl was delegated in 1986, making it one of the internet's oldest country-code domains, and today its registry base of well over 5 million names makes it one of the largest ccTLDs in Europe — a sign of how deeply it's embedded in Dutch business culture. It is a strong fit for: Businesses selling into or operating in the Netherlands who want a domain locals recognize as home-market; Dutch startups and tech companies establishing local identity alongside (or instead of) a .com; Agencies and freelancers building Netherlands-focused sites, brand-protection registrations, or short domain hacks.