.sg Singapore Domain Registration

What is a .sg domain?

The .sg domain extension is the country code top-level domain for the country of Singapore. The domain extension was introduced in 1988 and is quite popular in Singapore. The extension sees a variety of uses from personal websites to business and commercial sites. 

Why register a .sg domain?

• .sg domain was introduced in 1988 and was intended for entities interested in doing business in Singapore or websites using the Singaporean native language. SGNIC is the authorized body for carrying out its registry.  
• Aside from Singapore’s two-letter state code, SG is also used to abbreviate other words. Other popular meaning of SG include: specific gravity (science), support group (community), study guide (academics), so grate (online chat or SMS), solicitor general (occupation), salary grade (government), Swiss-German border (location).
• Singapore is a high-income economy characterized by its open markets, low taxation rates and pro-business policies. It is also the third strongest country in the world in terms of consumer purchasing power. Citizens enjoy a great standard of living and are able to afford more than just basic commodities but luxuries as well.
• In the case of .sg domain, they are one of the most popular options in the country when it comes to choosing a domain name for a website, both for individuals and companies in the country.
• The Singaporean online market has a very stiff competition. Many online shops are competing for traffic and quality leads. When you use a .sg domain suffix, you reinforce your website’s position in Singapore’s marketplace.
• Singapore is a shopping heaven in Asia and many people from all over the world search for legit Singaporean websites for buying luxury items. When you use the .sg domain extension, you make it easier for shoppers to find your website.
• Trust rating and user engagement is higher for country-coded websites. Most digital shoppers prefer to make a purchase from websites that they can identify as connected to their home country.
• Take advantage of organic traffic and increased SEO ranking. Users located in Singapore are automatically redirected to the Singaporean version of Google, www.google.com.sg. All searches made using this URL address are shown local results. If your website URL is ending in SG extension, your page will appear on top results for all the keywords that you are targeting.

registration requirements:

In order to register a .sg domain or .COM.sg domain,  the domain owner must meet the following requirements:

• The owner must have a postal address  and an administrative contact in Singapore. Also, the owner must have a telephone number in Singapore for the .COM.SG domains.
• If you do not meet this requirement, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).

 Note:

In case your domain name is a registered trademark in Singapore, you may have to send additional information.