Published: 17.10.2026
The .bz extension is the country-code domain of Belize, a small country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico and Guatemala. Tour companies, dive shops, hotels and local services use it to show that they are rooted in Belize and want to reach both visitors and residents. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .bz is still free.
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A short history
Belize received its national code in the early years of the internet, and the zone grew slowly as local businesses and institutions moved online. Over time it came to be used by tourism operators, community projects and small firms that serve both residents and visitors. A name built around a town, an island or a local activity is a natural choice, since many generic words are already taken.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by a registry operator that keeps the database of names and publishes the rules for registration. Registrars take orders from customers and pass them to the registry. Policies can change, so the terms published at the time of your order are the ones that apply, including the rules on holders and on renewal.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: rules on who may hold a .bz name can apply, so check them before you pay.
- Contact details: the registration data must be accurate, and it may be verified when the registrar asks for it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and each label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: a name must be renewed on time, so enable auto-renewal and keep the contact address active.
Who uses .bz
- Dive centres, tour companies and resorts that welcome visitors to the reef and the rainforest.
- Hotels and guesthouses in towns and on the islands.
- Conservation groups, schools and community organisations working in the country.
- Shops, transport firms and professional services with customers in Belize.
Strengths
- The ending links the site to Belize at a glance, which helps visitors who are planning a trip.
- A short name with a place or activity in it can work well on boat signage, menus and printed maps.
- English is the official language of Belize, so a site in English can reach local customers easily, and Spanish is also widely spoken there.
Things to keep in mind
- The ending points to one country, so a business with a wider audience may also need a generic address.
- Visitors from outside Belize may not know the code, so show the full address on signs, tickets and printed material.
- Short tourism names are often taken, so adding a place name or an activity can make the address easier to register.
- Terms for holders and renewal can change, so review the current conditions regularly.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and in the booking platforms and social accounts you already use.
- Register under the exact legal name of the business and keep the details matching the official records.
- Publish booking terms, cancellation rules and a privacy notice before you promote the address.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the domain sends booking confirmations.
- Enable auto-renewal, and make sure a second person can reach the registrar account if the owner is away.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Belize to register a .bz name? Holder rules can apply and may depend on your situation, so check the current terms at the time of the order.
Does .bz help a tourism site rank in search results? No ending can promise a ranking. Search engines look first at content, page quality and genuine links, although a local ending can be one signal among many.
Can an English-language site use .bz? Yes. English is the official language of Belize, so it fits well, and a bilingual site with Spanish content can also be useful.
