The .au and .com.au domains are designed specifically for Australian businesses, organizations, and individuals. Here's what you need to know about registering and managing these domain names.

Registration Requirements

• Must have an Australian address
• Need valid ABN (Australian Business Number) or ACN (Australian Company Number)
• Entity name must match official business documentation
• Different entity types available:
  • For .com.au: Companies, partnerships, trademark owners, registered businesses
  • For .au: Additional options including individuals, charities, clubs, non-profits

Important Features

• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• No refunds after registration
• 30-day grace period after expiration for reactivation
• Cannot transfer domains to Squarespace
• Can transfer domains away from Squarespace anytime
• Privacy protection (WHOIS) not available

Payment and Renewal

• Charges processed 15 days before expiration
• Retry payments every 5 days until expiration
• Domain expires if payment fails
• 30-day grace period for reactivation

Updating Domain Information

• Changes in registration info require ownership transfer
• New charges apply at current rates
• Starts new one-year registration period
• Previous registration period is forfeited

Required Documentation

For registration, you must provide:

1. Entity Name (matching ABN/ACN documents)
2. Entity Type
3. ABN or ACN number
4. Eligibility ID (if applicable)
5. Policy reason for eligibility

Changes to domain information require:

1. Current Owner form
2. New Owner form
3. Email submission to support team

These domains are ideal for establishing an Australian online presence while complying with local registration requirements.

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