How much does a .ch domain cost?

The planned price is €14.28 per year including 20% VAT. Renewal costs the same.

Can I transfer my .ch domain to Sigma Hosting?

Once the registrar is connected, yes. You need the auth code from your current provider. The transfer costs €14.28 and extends the term by one year.

What happens if I miss the renewal?

After expiry the domain can be restored within the registry's grace period. This costs €60.00 including handling.

Are umlauts possible in .ch domains?

Yes, .ch supports internationalised domain names (IDN), e.g. umlauts.

.ch domain

Rules, use and price of the .ch extension: planned €14.28 per year, renewal at the same price.

.ch pricing

Registration (1 year): €14.28
Renewal per year: €14.28; same as registration
Transfer incl. 1 year: €14.28
Restore: €60.00; after expiry, incl. handling

Planned prices incl. 20% VAT (Austria).

Planned prices: The prices on this page are planned prices. The offer you receive in reply to your request is binding. Until the registrar is connected, domain prices come from sample data.

What is .ch?

.ch stands for Confoederatio Helvetica. The extension enjoys high trust and SWITCH consistently pursues abuse. Umlauts and French accents are supported.

Registry: SWITCH (Zürich).

Who can register?

A Swiss presence is not required for .ch. Holder data must be complete; the registry may suspend domains with obviously false details.

Rules and technology

A .ch name is 1 to 63 characters long and may contain letters, digits, hyphens as well as umlauts and accents. For a transfer you need an auth code from your current provider. SWITCH signs the .ch zone with DNSSEC, and your own zone can be signed as well.

Who is .ch for?

For businesses with customers in Switzerland or brands that want a consistent presence across the DACH region.

Pricing without renewal shock

A .ch domain is planned at €14.28 per year at Sigma Hosting, including 20% VAT. The renewal price is identical: no teaser offer in the first year and no surprise on the second invoice. A transfer from another provider also costs €14.28 and extends the term by one year.

Domain registration is in preparation; until the registrar is connected, the prices are planned prices. You can take your domain to another provider at any time with the auth code.

Our tip

Keep in mind that Swiss customers often expect prices in CHF — we bill the domain in euros.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a .ch domain cost?: The planned price is €14.28 per year including 20% VAT. Renewal costs the same.
Who may register a .ch domain?: A Swiss presence is not required for .ch. Holder data must be complete; the registry may suspend domains with obviously false details.
Can I transfer my .ch domain to Sigma Hosting?: Once the registrar is connected, yes. You need the auth code from your current provider. The transfer costs €14.28 and extends the term by one year.
What happens if I miss the renewal?: After expiry the domain can be restored within the registry's grace period. This costs €60.00 including handling.
Are umlauts possible in .ch domains?: Yes, .ch supports internationalised domain names (IDN), e.g. umlauts.