.bg vs .com vs .eu: which one for what?
.bg fits a local Bulgarian audience, .eu a European one, .com a global presence. The rules come from the registries and EU Regulation 2019/517; prices are live from our catalog.
What this comparison covers
.bg fits a local Bulgarian audience, .eu a European one, .com a global presence. The rules come from the registries and EU Regulation 2019/517; prices are live from our catalog.
Registry rules checked on 2026-10-15 against the sources below. Prices are live EUR catalog prices, excluding VAT.
Who this is for
Local Bulgarian audience and you accept a higher price: .bg; the price is shown in the table above.
Key takeaways
• Local Bulgarian audience and you accept a higher price: .bg; the price is shown in the table above.
• Audience across the EU: .eu, if you are an eligible holder.
• Global or international business: .com.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | .bg | .com | .eu |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Bulgaria’s country-code domain. Latin names (.bg) go through Register.BG; Cyrillic names (.бг) through Imena.BG. | Global generic domain, not tied to a country registry. Fits when you sell outside one country or want one name for every market. | EU-wide domain managed by EURid; shows a link to the European Union. |
| Who can register | Individuals and legal entities. | Anyone worldwide. | EU citizens (wherever they live), non-EU citizens resident in a member state, and undertakings or organisations established in the EU (Regulation 2019/517). |
| Documents / verification | The registrant must identify with an ID document. Proof of the right to the name is optional, but without it the domain stays unprotected. Names need at least 3 characters. | No country-specific eligibility or document rules; standard registrant contact data applies. | Eligibility is a condition of registration and must be kept. Check EURid for EEA rules (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway). |
| Registration, 1 year | €54.99 | €8.99 | €7.99 |
| Renewal, 1 year | €54.99 | €10.99 | €7.99 |
Which one should you choose?
• Local Bulgarian audience and you accept a higher price: .bg; the price is shown in the table above.
• Audience across the EU: .eu, if you are an eligible holder.
• Global or international business: .com.
Registry rules checked on 2026-10-15 against the sources below. Prices are live EUR catalog prices, excluding VAT.
**Sources:**
Register.BG - Latin .bg registrar
Regulation (EU) 2019/517 (.eu eligibility)
Next steps
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What does registering a .bg domain require?
- The registrant must identify with an ID document. Proof of the right to the name is optional, but without it the domain stays unprotected. Names need at least 3 characters; Latin names go through Register.BG, Cyrillic (.бг) through Imena.BG.
- Who can register .eu?
- EU citizens wherever they live, non-EU citizens resident in a member state, and undertakings or organisations established in the EU (Regulation 2019/517).
- .bg or .com?
- If your audience is mainly Bulgarian and the price works for you, .bg is a clear local signal. If not, .com or .eu cost less in our catalog; compare the live prices in the table.