The New .JP domains
Traditional CO.JP domains
Pricing

The New .JP domains:

The Japanese domain market has been completely deregulated.
Now anyone can purchase a .jp domain name.

1. Obtaining a Japanese domain is now a simple task. jp domain names are now just like popular com/net/org registrations.
2. You can begin using your domain immediately. NO need to host on Japanese servers. You can host this domain anywhere in the world, or host with us if you like.

Advantages of the .jp domain:

1. It is easily recognized and trusted by the Japanese consumer
2. It can be registered and used in English or Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji)
3. It is easy to obtain; there are NO restrictions on registering or using these names
4. There is NO limit to the number of registrations possible by one entity (companies can now create online identities for all of their products and business units)
5. With Japan Registry, there is NO need to host on Japanese servers. You can host this domain anywhere in the world, making it easy to approach the Japanese market from overseas

Here's the process:

1. Search for the domain of your choice
2. If available, press purchase
3. Fill in the application form and billing information
4. Submit. Wait for your confirmation page
5. Your password to manage your domain will be emailed to you immediately after you purchase your domain. Use this to update information for your domain

Traditional .CO.JP Domain Names

.co.jp domain names retain their restrictive elements, but they are still the primary identity for Japanese companies

Restrictions associated with .co.jp domains:

1. Registrants MUST be a
   • a. Japanese company (OR)
   • b. Foreign company with a registered branch (or other valid Japanese business license)
2. Only one domain name is available per independent Japanese organization

Here is the process:

Companies that currently have a registered company, branch, or business license in Japan

1. Select the domain name you would like to purchase
2. Press "next"
3. Fill out the appropriate form and press "Submit". Your domain registration will take approximately 14 days to process. When complete, you will own your domain.

Companies that currently DO NOT have a registered company, branch, or business license in Japan

1. Obtain a Japanese business license. There are three types of licenses that will give you full ability to obtain your domain name and do business in Japan, but branch registration is the fastest and most efficient way to get started in Japan:
   • Branch office
   • Limited liability Company
   • Corporation
2. Once your business license is obtained, you can apply for your co.jp domain name. (Follow the process outlined above)
   
   Japan Registry now offers branch registration services! Click here for more information!

Pricing

Multi-lingual domains	Available Languages	1 Year Registration	2 Year Registration
.jp	English; Japanese	JPY14,700	JPY20,989
.co.jp	English only	n/a	JPY42,000

All amounts include tax.

Transaction type ccTLD (.JP) 2nd-level.jp (.CO.JP, etc.) other ccTLD 1.Ownership change JPY10,500 JPY21,000 + 1 year registration fee *2 2.REG # change JPY5,250 - - 3.Misspelling or name change JPY10,500 For details see chart 1 - 4.Domain cancellation JPY3,150 JPY3,150 *2 5.Domain transfer free *1 free *1 *2 6.Domain information change (phone#, etc.) free For details see chart 1 *2 7.Domain name change (only for co.jp) - JPY21,000 + 1 year registration fee *2 8.Nic handle change *3 - JPY5,250 *2 9.DNS setting/change - free *2 10.Grab back JPY5,250 + 1 year registration fee - *2 11.Registry Retrieval (.jp / 10 days of less after exp.) JPY10,500 + 1 year registration fee *4 - *2 12.Registry Retrieval (.co.jp) - JPY10,500 + 1 year registration fee *4 *2 13.Registrar release 1 year registration fee 1 year registration fee *2 14.Certificate of ownership JPY3,150 JPY3,150 *2

*1	Domain transfers are free and do not require a renewal at the time of transfer. However, before the subsequent renewal, a domain that is transferred in to Solis cannot be transferred away until a fee equal that of a one-year renewal is paid. This payment must be received before a transfer away request can be processed.
*2	Rules for domains vary greatly. Please consult your account manager.
*3	Only applicable to 2nd-level .JP domains. Add, delete, or change the nic handle.
*4	Registry Retrieval applications must be received by close of business on the 5th day after a domain has been suspended to avoid a surcharge.
*5	Applications received 6 days or more after the expiration date will carry a surcharge due to increased requirements imposed on Solis/Japan Registry.
	Click for current USD:JPY conversion rate.

Definition

1.Ownership change

This transaction is to change the owner of a domain and in some cases is applicable with a .jp REG # change

2.REG # change

Fee associated with changing REG #

3.Misspelling or name change

Used if the registrant's name is misspelled or if name changes due to marriage or another legal reason

4.Domain cancellation

This applies when a customer wants to cancel a domain manually (not through the normal processes of our automated system)

5.Domain transfer

These are fees associated with transferring a domain in to Solis

6.Domain information change (phone#, etc.)

Fees associated with changing phone/fax # and address etc. For details see chart 1.

7.Domain name change (only for co.jp)

Fees associated with changing your domain to a different domain (only applies to 2nd-level.jp (.CO.JP etc.) where only 1 domain is allowed per company)

8.Nic handle change@*3

Fees associated with creating, adding or deleting a nic handle (only applies to 2nd-level.jp (.CO.JP etc.) which use nic handles)

9.DNS setting/change

Fees associated with creating/adding/changing DNS

10.Grab back

Fee for successful registration of a domain "grabbed-back" once it has been released from "registry lock"

11.Registry Retrieval (5 days or less after exp.)

Fee for getting a domain out of registry lockdown (5 days or less after exp.)

12.Registry Retrieval (6 days or more after exp.)

Fee for getting a domain out of registry lockdown (6 days or more after exp.)

13.Registrar release

Fee to transfer a domain away from us which has never had any fees paid to us

14.Certificate of ownership

Fee for issuing certification when the registered domain is to be used for business dealing with antiquarian or secondhand articles

Chart1. Information Changes for 2nd-level.jp (CO.JP/OR.JP etc.)

Articles of Incorporation needed for the following information changes (JPY21,000)

1. Organization's name change (also applies to admin contact) *a
2. Organization's type change (ex: from corporation to partnership etc.) (also applies to admin contact)
3. Organization's address change (also applies to admin contact)
4. Organization's official registration date change
5. Organization's registered address change (also applies to admin contact)

*a when the organization changes its name, not an ownership change

No documentation needed for the following information changes (JPY2,100/per change)

6. Admin contact change *b
7. Change the name of the admin person *c
8. Change information within the handle of an admin or technical contact
9. Remove existing technical handle then replace with a new one that we create
10. Remove existing technical handle then replace with a new one that already exists
11. Create a new technical handle, then add it to existing whois
12. Add a technical handle that already exists to existing whois
13. Remove an already registered technical contact
14. Create a name server record
15. Delete a name server record

*b When replacing the existing admin contact with another handle that already exists
*c Example: when the person in charge gets married and their name changes

No documentation needed for the following information changes (JPY5,250)

16. Create a new admin handle, then replace the existing handle with the new handle *d

*d Company information and postal address cannot change when making a new handle

No document needed for the following information change (Free)

17. Add name servers
18. Remove name servers
19. Adding contact address
20. Deleting contact address