What are the registration requirements for .PY domains?
.COM.PY:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must be a company (from any country), and send the identification number of the company representative.
.NET.PY:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must be an Internet service provider recognized by "Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones" (CONATEL). These domains will only be registered to the company name, social reason or fictitious name.
.EDU.PY:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must be public or private schools for primary education, public or private schools of secondary education recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture, and universities recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities.
What does .PY stand for?
.PY represents the official domain extension or internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Paraguay. Registration for this domain suffix is strict and all requirements must be met. It is also only available to companies (.COM.PY) and educational institutions (.EDU.PY). NIC Paraguay is the authorized body that carries out the administration and registry of .PY.
PY also stands for other things. It is a shortened spelling for python (file format) and polygon (shape), or a symbol for Pyridine (chemistry). PY is also the acronym for physical year, patrol vessel, payroll accounting, promotion year, planning yard, and many other meanings. However, the most accepted usage of PY is the two-letter country code for Paraguay.
Why register a .PY domain?
Paraguay is a small-size country located in South America. Given its rich natural resources, the country is highly dependent on the exportation of agricultural products particularly soybeans. The economy is stable and growing at an average rate of 5% over the last years according to a report released by World Bank. Paraguay is an attractive market to foreign investors and international companies. Its young population means strong workforce, and its open economy is a conducive environment for expanding a business. On top of that, this territory is also considered a middle-income country with citizens being able to buy more than basic commodities but luxury products as well.
Reasons why .py is ideal for business and personal use:
- It opens an opportunity to explore the online markets of Paraguay. Having a website with a .PY address is a small step to localize your website but the benefits are big.
- It makes online visitors get an impression of professionalism and commitment. When your website has a .PY URL address, Paraguayans know that your business is committed to serving local consumers.
- It is easier to land on first page of Google search results. When users search for a local store in Paraguay, your business will easily be picked by search engines since it is relevant to what people are looking for.
- .PY is still open to a lot of website addresses that are not yet registered. Choose a short and profitable domain name for your business and remember to do it ASAP before it is taken by your competitors.
- Establish trust with local consumers. An online store having a .PY URL address is more attractive than those using .com or .net. Shoppers prefer a business with a physical location in their country since transactions are smoother and more convenient.
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