A .lk domain is registered through the LK Domain Registry or one of its resellers. According to the registry's published rates, a second-level domain such as .com.lk costs LKR 1,000 a year, a top-level .lk domain costs LKR 5,000, and the full package with .lk plus all second-level versions costs LKR 8,000 (VAT included) (LK Domain Registry).
Official .lk prices by category
| Package | What you get | Price per year (LKR, incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget second-level | One second-level name, e.g. yourname.com.lk | 1,000 |
| Economy top-level | yourname.lk only | 5,000 |
| Standard full package | yourname.lk plus all available second-level names (com.lk, org.lk, web.lk and others) | 8,000 |
| Desirable three-letter | Three-letter and some numeric names | 15,000 |
| Premium two-letter | Two-letter and short numeric names | 40,000 |
Resellers set their own prices, and some offer a lower first-year price with a higher renewal. Always check the renewal price, not only the first year.
.lk, .com.lk or .com?
- .lk tells customers you are a Sri Lankan business and is short and memorable. It suits local shops, services and brands.
- .com.lk is cheaper and still clearly Sri Lankan, but longer to type.
- .com works best if you sell to customers abroad, for example in tourism or exports.
Google treats country domains like .lk as a strong signal that a site is relevant to Sri Lanka, which helps local search. If you also serve foreign customers, you can register both and point one to the other.
How to register a .lk domain
- Search for your name on the registry site or a reseller.
- Choose the package. If you might want both yourname.lk and yourname.com.lk, the full package is the simplest.
- Fill in the registrant details. Use your registered business name if you have one.
- Pay online or by bank transfer, depending on the provider.
- Point the domain to your hosting by setting its name servers or DNS records.
Choosing a good domain name
- Keep it short and easy to spell when someone hears it over the phone.
- Avoid hyphens and numbers unless they are part of your brand.
- Match your business name and your social media handles.
- Check that no other business has a similar trademark.
After you register
A domain alone shows nothing. You need hosting and a website, and you can set up a professional email such as hello@yourbusiness.lk. Read our guide to web hosting in Sri Lanka next.
Domain mistakes that cost businesses
- Letting the domain expire. Turn on renewal reminders and keep your contact email up to date. An expired domain takes your website and email offline.
- Registering it under someone else. Designers and agencies come and go. The registrant should be you or your business.
- Choosing a name that is hard to say. Test it by saying it over the phone to a friend.
- Ignoring email. Set up email on your domain; a business using a free email address looks less trustworthy.
Example: choosing between options
| Business | Good choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery serving one town | bakeryname.lk | Short, local and trusted |
| Tour operator selling to Europe | tourname.com plus tourname.lk | .com for overseas trust, .lk to protect the brand |
| Small NGO or society | name.org.lk | Low cost and clearly an organisation |
| Online store with island-wide delivery | storename.lk | Local signal for Google and customers |
Moving an existing domain
If a previous provider controls your domain, ask them for the account access or a transfer. Keep your registration documents ready, because the registry may ask you to prove you are the owner.
How Halcent can help
Halcent includes the domain and SSL with every AI-powered website, registered in your name. We set up hosting, professional email and Google, so your domain starts bringing in enquiries from the first week.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a .lk domain per year?
According to the LK Domain Registry, LKR 5,000 for a top-level .lk domain, LKR 1,000 for a second-level domain such as .com.lk and LKR 8,000 for the full package, VAT included. Resellers may charge differently.
Can foreigners register a .lk domain?
Yes. Overseas registrants can register .lk domains, usually through a reseller, often paying in US dollars.
Is .lk better than .com for SEO?
For customers in Sri Lanka, a .lk domain is a clear local signal and can help local search. For an international audience, .com is often the better choice.