.tr vs .com.tr vs .com: which one for what?
If your audience is in Turkey, the .tr family fits; if you sell internationally, .com does. The rules below come from official TRABIS sources; prices are live from our catalog.
What this comparison covers
If your audience is in Turkey, the .tr family fits; if you sell internationally, .com does. The rules below come from official TRABIS sources; 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
Business or brand in Turkey: .com.tr (the established commercial namespace) or the shorter .tr; consider .com too to protect the name.
Key takeaways
• Business or brand in Turkey: .com.tr (the established commercial namespace) or the shorter .tr; consider .com too to protect the name.
• Selling abroad or an international brand: .com first; add .tr or .com.tr for Turkey.
• Shortest address and your name is free: .tr.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | .tr | .com.tr | .com |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Short Turkish country-code domain (name.tr). TRABIS states it is structurally different from .com.tr but used the same way. | The established Turkish commercial namespace (name.com.tr), in use for more than 20 years. | Global generic domain, not tied to a country registry. Fits when you sell outside one country or want one name for every market. |
| Who can register | Individuals and organisations; standard names are allocated first come, first served. | Anyone; since 14 September 2022 allocation is first come, first served. | Anyone worldwide. |
| Documents / verification | No documents for standard names. Names on the restricted lists (TAKAL/TAKIL) are not freely allocated and are reviewed separately. | No documents since 14 September 2022 (they were required for 20+ years before). Documents apply only to av, bel, dr, edu, gov, k12, kep, pol and tsk.tr. | No country-specific eligibility or document rules; standard registrant contact data applies. |
| Registration, 1 year | €4.99 | €2.99 | €8.99 |
| Renewal, 1 year | €4.99 | €2.99 | €10.99 |
Which one should you choose?
• Business or brand in Turkey: .com.tr (the established commercial namespace) or the shorter .tr; consider .com too to protect the name.
• Selling abroad or an international brand: .com first; add .tr or .com.tr for Turkey.
• Shortest address and your name is free: .tr.
Registry rules checked on 2026-10-15 against the sources below. Prices are live EUR catalog prices, excluding VAT.
**Sources:**
TRABIS - com.tr, net.tr, org.tr without documents
TRABIS - documented allocation
Next steps
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is there a difference between .tr and .com.tr?
- According to TRABIS, name.tr and name.com.tr are structurally different but used the same way. Both are managed in the same TRABIS system.
- Does .com.tr need documents?
- No. Since 14 September 2022 com.tr, net.tr and org.tr are allocated without documents, first come first served. Documents apply only to av, bel, dr, edu, gov, k12, kep, pol and tsk.tr and to restricted (TAKIL) names.
- Is .com enough for Turkey?
- Technically yes; .com is not tied to a country registry. If you want a country extension for local visitors, add .tr or .com.tr, and registering both protects the name.