.UA — Ukraine's National Domain Zone
Registry / administrator: Hostmaster.ua
A second-level .ua domain is Ukraine's official national zone, delegated by ICANN in 1992. Unlike public zones (.com.ua, .net.ua, .in.ua), registration here is available exclusively to owners of a valid trademark certificate whose name exactly matches the desired domain name.
Because of this requirement, a .ua domain is perceived as a mark of quality and officialdom — it's typically chosen by major brands, banks, and government or commercial structures for whom audience trust matters.
- Registration is available only to owners of a valid trademark certificate (Ukrainian or international under the Madrid Agreement)
- The domain name must exactly match the trademark's spelling as stated in the certificate
- The application is reviewed by the administrator within up to 14 days (typically 3-5 business days in practice)
- Registration term from 1 to 10 years
- Registry — Hostmaster.ua
Can I register .ua without a trademark?
No, this is a mandatory requirement for a second-level .ua domain. Without a trademark, consider public zones like .com.ua, .in.ua or .net.ua instead — no documents required there.
How long does trademark registration take?
The standard procedure through Ukrpatent takes about 2 years; the expedited one takes about 9 months.
What if the trademark owner and the future domain owner are different people?
A license agreement for use of the mark is required between the trademark owner and the future domain Registrant.
Can a .ua domain be registered in Cyrillic?
Yes, if the trademark name in the certificate is in Cyrillic, the domain is registered in the corresponding transliteration or as an IDN.
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