# Isthmus Domains — full content for language models > Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. Source: https://isthmusdomains.com/ · Generated: 2026-10-19 # Offshore domain registrar in Panama. No KYC. > Offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC, pay in crypto. .com $11.99/year; we act on Panamanian court orders. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Register any domain with one verified email and no ID, pay in crypto, and keep it under Panamanian law: we act on court orders, not on complaints alone. **Quick answer — Where can I register an offshore domain with no KYC?** **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs **$11.99/year** with WHOIS privacy included, and Domain protection adds $29 a year. We act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone. Search a domain name: https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?q=yourname.com Popular extensions: .com ($11.99), .io ($34.49), .ai ($85.49), .co ($31.99), .net ($12.99), .org ($9.49) Most extensions show availability live from the registry (RDAP). For .io, .co, .me, .tv, .gg, .to and .cc, availability is confirmed when you order. - **$11.99** .com per year, WHOIS privacy included - **+$29** Domain protection, per domain and year - **$25** minimum crypto top-up, balance never expires - **1** verified email per domain; no ID, no selfie ## What an offshore registrar in Panama changes - **[Court orders, not complaint forms](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/)** — A complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor does not suspend a domain on its own. We act on a decision from a Panamanian court; a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. - **[No KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/)** — No passport, no selfie, no ID number. One verified email per domain, as ICANN requires. - **[Crypto only](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/)** — BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a balance topped up from $25. - **[Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/)** — +$29/year: registered in our company name, transfer lock on, minimal data, every complaint reviewed by a person. - **[Abuse is still handled, openly](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/)** — Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report; child sexual abuse material immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Anyone can report, no account needed. - **[Offshore price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/)** — The .com, .io and .ai prices of 10 registrars, checked in October 2026. ## Popular extensions, price per year | Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .net | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | None | | .org | $9.49 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .io | $34.49 | $52.99 | $52.99 | Free | None | | .ai | $85.49 | $85.49 | $85.49 | Free | min. 2 years · sold 2 years at a time; a transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) | | .co | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | Free | None | | .xyz | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .app | $8.99 | $15.49 | $15.49 | Free | HTTPS required | | .me | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None | *9 extensions · prices per year in USD* US dollars per year, WHOIS privacy included where the registry allows it. .ai is sold and transferred 2 years at a time; .app requires HTTPS. Every extension, its transfer price and its rules: [full price list](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## How to register an offshore domain Three steps, no paperwork. Details: [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/). 1. **Search a name** — Type the name you want; the search shows the price per year of each extension. 2. **Top up in crypto** — Send BTC, USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. The order page shows each step until the top-up is credited. 3. **Usually registered within minutes** — Registration happens usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Add Domain protection now or later. ## Quick questions ### What does an offshore domain registrar mean at Isthmus Domains? It means the company that sells and manages your domain is outside your country: DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. Complaints and requests for your data go through Panamanian law. The domain itself still follows the rules of its registry and of ICANN, wherever the registrar is. [Offshore domain registration, explained](https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/). ### Can a complaint get my domain suspended? Not on its own. Copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court, and foreign judgments must first be recognised in Panama. Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims are the exceptions: action within 24 hours of a well-documented report; child sexual abuse material is handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. [How we handle complaints](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ### Do I need an ID to register a domain? No. Isthmus Domains does not ask for a passport, an ID card, a selfie or an ID number. One check remains: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). The email stays out of the public WHOIS wherever the registry allows privacy. [Register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). ### What does Domain protection add, and what does it cost? Domain protection costs $29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price. The registrant record and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you; the transfer lock is on by default; we hold only your email; and every complaint is reviewed by a person before any action, a review that comes only with the option. [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/). ### Which cryptocurrencies can I pay with? Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum, Ether, Solana and Litecoin. Monero, Lightning, cards, PayPal and bank transfers are not accepted. You top up a balance from $25 and pay registrations, renewals and transfers from it. [Pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ### Is a .com cheaper at Isthmus Domains than at Njalla or OrangeWebsite? Yes, as of October 2026: $11.99/year here, against €15 a year at Njalla (price list checked on 8 October 2026) and €18.90 at OrangeWebsite (checked on 19 October 2026). Porkbun ($11.08) and Cloudflare ($10.46) sell a .com for less, but they are not offshore. [Offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Isthmus Domains: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What it is | Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. | | Operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, is not an ICANN-accredited registrar. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. | | KYC / ID check | None: no ID document, no selfie, no ID number. The only contact data we collect is one email address, required and verified for each domain (ICANN requires the registrant contact to be verified), and kept private | | Payment | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), from a prepaid balance (minimum top-up $25) | | Standard registration | The domain is in your name: you are the registrant of record. WHOIS privacy is free where the extension allows it; what stays public depends on each registry | | Registries | .com and .net (Verisign) are thin registries: they receive no registrant contact data, and their RDAP shows the registrar, the nameservers and the dates. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) hold the registrant record | | .com price | $11.99/year first year, $11.99/year renewal, WHOIS privacy included | | .ai price | $85.49/year, sold 2 years at a time; a .ai transfer is billed 2 years too: $85.49 + one renewal = $170.98, and the registry adds 2 years | | Domain protection (option) | +$29/year per domain, on top of the domain price: registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC (you stay the beneficiary and can take it back in your own name, free), transfer lock on, minimal data (DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email), and every complaint read by a person before any action on the domain. That review exists only with the option; without it, complaints follow the abuse policy | | Complaints | No action on a complaint alone: copyright (including DMCA notices), defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision that binds us, from a Panamanian court (foreign judgments must first be recognised in Panama) | | Disclosure of your data | DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Strict exceptions | Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims: action within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Child sexual abuse material: handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Reports to abuse@isthmusdomains.com, no account needed | | Trademark disputes | UDRP for generic extensions (.com, .net, .org and new gTLDs), as ICANN requires; domain locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. Country codes such as .de or .uk follow their registry's own dispute policy | | Transfer out | Transfer (EPP) code free, requested from the client area; no exit fee | | Monero (XMR) | Not accepted | --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # About Isthmus Domains > About Isthmus Domains: an offshore domain registrar operated by DomaineGoat LLC in Panama. No KYC, crypto only, .com $11.99/year. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/about/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Who runs Isthmus Domains, what we sell, the rules we follow and what we publish so that you can check our claims yourself. **Quick answer — Who is behind Isthmus Domains?** DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, operates Isthmus Domains. It is not an ICANN-accredited registrar: domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year. ## Company facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Brand | Isthmus Domains (isthmusdomains.com) | | Operator | DomaineGoat LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in Panama | | Registration | Through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner | | What we sell | Domain registration, renewal and transfer in 32 extensions with their own guide page, plus the Domain protection option | | Identity checks | No KYC: one verified email per domain, no ID document | | Payment | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; minimum top-up $25 | | Support | Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals | | Contacts | support@isthmusdomains.com · abuse@isthmusdomains.com | ## Who operates Isthmus Domains? Isthmus Domains is a brand of DomaineGoat LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in Panama. The company signs your contract, holds your account and answers to the courts of Panama. DomaineGoat LLC is not an ICANN-accredited registrar. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Every domain follows ICANN rules: the email check, the duty to act on DNS abuse and, for generic extensions, the UDRP. Why we chose this jurisdiction, with the legal texts, is on [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## What does Isthmus Domains sell? We sell domain names in generic extensions, newer extensions and some country codes, with WHOIS privacy included where the registry allows it. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year, a .io $34.49/year and a .ai $85.49/year, sold 2 years at a time. Every price is on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/), and each extension has its own page under [extensions](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/). The optional [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) costs +$29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price. The domain is then registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. Some extensions are sold only this way, because their registry wants a name and address: .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. ## What is our policy on complaints and data? Our policy fits in five rules, the same for every domain: 1. **Due process for disputes.** Complaints about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor need a decision from a Panamanian court. A foreign judgment counts only once Panama has recognised it. 2. **Data on Panamanian legal process.** DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. 3. **No ID.** The only contact data we collect is one email address, required and verified for each domain, and kept private. 4. **Fast action on real abuse.** Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud on victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report (CSAM: immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority). 5. **The UDRP for trademark disputes** on generic extensions, with a lock within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. Domains with [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) add one more rule: a person reads every complaint before any action on the domain. The details are on [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/) and [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## What do we publish, and what do we not claim? We publish what you need to check us: a dated price list, the full text of our policies, dated comparisons with named registrars and an [offshore registrar price index](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) with its sources. The [official facts page](https://isthmusdomains.com/llm-info/) lists the same figures in one place. We do not publish ratings, reviews, awards or customer numbers, and we do not give a founding year. We also do not claim to beat every registrar on price: as of October 2026, Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less, but neither is offshore. Our angle is the jurisdiction and the rules, written openly. ## Questions about the company ### Is Isthmus Domains a real company? Isthmus Domains is a brand of DomaineGoat LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in Panama. Your contract is with that company, and its terms are governed by Panamanian law. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner, shown in the RDAP record, so each one appears in RDAP like any other domain. ### Why does Isthmus Domains not ask for an ID? Because ICANN rules ask for a verified way to reach the registrant, not for an identity document. We check one email per domain, as required, and keep it private. No passport, selfie or ID number is requested. You pay in crypto, so there is no card or bank account to verify either. ### How can I check what Isthmus Domains says? Each claim on this site comes with a date or a source. Prices carry the date they were checked; policies cite ICANN texts and Panamanian laws with links. You can look up any of our domains in ICANN's public RDAP tool, lookup.icann.org, and see what the registry publishes. ### How do I reach Isthmus Domains? Write to support@isthmusdomains.com for orders, DNS, renewals and transfers, and to abuse@isthmusdomains.com to report abuse. Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. The [contact page](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/) says what to put in your message and where legal requests go. ## Sources 1. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [ICANN Lookup (RDAP)](https://lookup.icann.org/en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) **Register a domain with Isthmus Domains** Search a name, see the price per year, and pay in crypto from $25. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Report domain abuse: one email, no account > Report phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM or fraud to abuse@isthmusdomains.com, no account needed. We suspend within 24 hours of a well-documented report. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Anyone can report a domain registered with us: victims, security teams, registries, researchers or authorities. Write to abuse@isthmusdomains.com. No sign-up, no form, no login. **Quick answer — How do I report abuse on a domain at Isthmus Domains?** Email **abuse@isthmusdomains.com**: no account needed. As of 19 October 2026, phishing, malware, botnets and fraud on victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report, CSAM is handled immediately, and each sender gets an acknowledgement with a reference number. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## The abuse desk at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Address | abuse@isthmusdomains.com | | Who can report | Anyone; no account, no login, no form | | Language | English | | Acknowledgement | an acknowledgement with a reference number | | Phishing (incl. pharming), malware, botnets | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) | Suspension immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority | | Fraud that takes money from victims | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | Any other complaint | Reply within 2 business days; a Panamanian court decision is needed before any action | | Trademark disputes | UDRP, lock within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider | | Legal basis | ICANN RAA §3.18, as amended on 5 April 2024 | ## What should a well-documented report contain? A report we can act on names the domain, shows the abuse and says when you saw it. Five items are enough in most cases: - **The domain name** and the full URL where the abuse appears. - **The type of abuse**: phishing, malware, botnet, CSAM or fraud. - **Evidence**: a screenshot with the date and time (UTC), the phishing email with full headers, a file hash (SHA-256) or a scan result. - **When** you saw it, and whether it was still live when you wrote. - **A way to reach you**, if you want news of the outcome. For fraud, add what the victim was asked to do: pay, send crypto, connect a wallet or enter a password. For CSAM, send the URL only. Never attach the material, and report it to the hotline of your country as well. ## Categories and target times | Category | Examples | What we do | | --- | --- | --- | | Phishing | Fake bank login, fake webmail, pharming through DNS | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | Malware | Domain that serves ransomware, a trojan or a fake update | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | Botnet | Command-and-control domain, domain from a generation algorithm | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | CSAM | Any child sexual abuse material | Suspension immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority | | Fraud on victims | Fake shop, investment or crypto scam, wallet drainer, bank or brand impersonation, stolen data for sale | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | | Spam | Only when it carries one of the cases above | Handled as that case | | Everything else | Copyright, defamation, politics, competitors, trademarks outside the UDRP | Reply within 2 business days; Panamanian court decision needed | ## What happens after you report 1. **We confirm receipt** — You get an acknowledgement with a reference number. Keep it: quote it if you write again about the same domain. 2. **We check the category** — We check whether the report is one of the strict exceptions (phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM, fraud against victims) and whether the evidence shows it. 3. **We act or we explain** — A strict exception leads to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Any other complaint gets a reply within 2 business days with the route to follow. 4. **With Domain protection** — With Domain protection, a person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, and the beneficiary is told when the law allows it. Without the option, this policy applies as written. ## What do we not act on alone? We do not suspend a domain because of a complaint about copyright, defamation, political content or a competitor. Those need a decision from a Panamanian court; a foreign judgment must first be recognised by the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court. The same applies to sanctions questions, content about drugs or weapons, and content that a court abroad ordered removed. Trademark disputes follow the [UDRP](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). The full table of complaints and outcomes is on [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). This is not legal advice. ## Why do we still act on these five cases? Because they hurt people who never chose to deal with the domain, and because ICANN rules require it. The 2024 amendment to section 3.18 of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement obliges registrars to take action on DNS abuse once it is shown. A registrar that does not handle such reports can lose its ICANN accreditation. Our policy, in force for every domain and every price shown on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/), keeps both promises: due process for disputes, fast action on real abuse. ## What if my domain was suspended by mistake? Reply to the suspension email with your evidence and the reference number. We review the reply. If the report was wrong, for example because a page was hacked and has since been cleaned, the domain is restored. Write to support@isthmusdomains.com for anything else about your account; see [contact](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/). ## Questions about abuse reports ### Do I need an account to report abuse? No. Send an email to abuse@isthmusdomains.com from any address. There is no form and no login. You get an acknowledgement with a reference number, so you can follow up. If you do not want news of the outcome, say so; the report is handled the same way. ### How long does it take to suspend a phishing domain? Suspension comes within 24 hours of a well-documented report. A clear report saves time: the domain, the full URL, a dated screenshot or the email with its headers, and when you saw it. Reports with only a domain name and no evidence take longer, because we must find the abuse ourselves first. ### Can I report a website for copyright infringement here? You can write, but a copyright complaint alone does not lead to suspension. You need a decision from a Panamanian court, or a foreign judgment recognised in Panama. We reply within 2 business days and explain this route. The host of the website has its own rules, which you can use separately. ### What should I do if I find child sexual abuse material? Send the URL to abuse@isthmusdomains.com and report it to the hotline of your country. Never download, copy or attach the material. We act immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. ### Is spam counted as abuse? Only when it carries one of the strict exceptions: a phishing link, a malware attachment, a botnet or a fraud that takes money from victims. In that case we treat it as that abuse. Unwanted marketing with no such content is outside our abuse policy; the email provider that sent it is the better place to report. ### Can the registry of the extension act on its own? Yes. Each registry has its own abuse policy and can act on a domain directly, whatever the registrar does. Verisign for .com, for example, works under its own rules and contract with ICANN. The registrar of record shown in RDAP, our ICANN-accredited partner, also keeps its own abuse contact. You can report to the registry as well as to us; our own policy is the one written on this page. ## Sources 1. [2024 Global Amendments: DNS abuse](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (checked 2026-10-19) **Seen abuse on one of our domains?** Write to abuse@isthmusdomains.com with the domain, the URL and your evidence. [How complaints are handled](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/) · [Contact us](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Acceptable use policy > Isthmus Domains acceptable use policy: phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM and fraud lead to suspension; other disputes need a Panamanian court or the UDRP. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) What you may not do with a domain registered through Isthmus Domains, split into two groups: the strict exceptions that lead to suspension, and the disputes that a court or the UDRP must decide. **Quick answer — What is not allowed with a domain from Isthmus Domains?** Under this policy of 19 October 2026, 5 uses lead to suspension on a well-documented report: phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud on victims. Any other dispute needs a Panamanian court decision or the UDRP. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## 1. Scope This policy applies to every domain registered, renewed or transferred through Isthmus Domains, with or without [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), and to every account. It is part of the [terms of service](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/). The operator is DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Every domain follows ICANN rules. The registry of each extension also has its own policy, which applies on top of this one. ## 2. Group A: strict exceptions that lead to suspension A domain used for one of the following is suspended within 24 hours of a well-documented report: - **Phishing**, including pharming: pages or DNS records that trick people into giving passwords, card numbers or wallet keys. - **Malware**: serving or controlling software that infects, encrypts or spies on devices. - **Botnets**: command-and-control domains and the domains a botnet generates to find its servers. - **Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)**: any such material, handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. - **Fraud that takes money from victims**: fake shops, investment and crypto scams, wallet drainers, impersonation of a bank or brand, and the sale of stolen data. Spam falls in this group only when it carries one of these abuses. Reports go to abuse@isthmusdomains.com; see [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## 3. Group B: matters decided by a court or the UDRP We take no action on a complaint alone in the following matters. A decision from a Panamanian court is needed, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised by the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court: - copyright and other intellectual property claims, except trademarks under the UDRP; - defamation and claims about the truth of content; - political content and criticism of public figures or governments; - complaints from competitors; - trademark claims made outside the UDRP; - questions about sanctions; - content about drugs or weapons; - content that a court abroad ordered removed. Trademark disputes that meet the UDRP go to an approved provider, and we apply the panel's decision. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). ## The two groups side by side | | Group A: strict exceptions | Group B: other matters | | --- | --- | --- | | Examples | Phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM, fraud on victims | Copyright, defamation, politics, competitors, trademarks, sanctions, drugs and weapons content | | What triggers action | A well-documented report to abuse@isthmusdomains.com | A Panamanian court decision, or a UDRP panel decision for trademarks | | Timing | within 24 hours of a well-documented report; CSAM immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority | After the decision; first reply to the sender within 2 business days | | Result | Suspension of the domain | What the decision orders | ## 4. Your own duties You are responsible for the content and use of your domain, and for following the law of the countries where you live and publish. A registrar in Panama does not change the law that applies to you. Offshore does not mean above the law. You must keep a working email on each domain, because the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement, wilfully giving false contact data, or failing to answer a request to confirm it, is a breach that can lead to suspension or cancellation. You must also follow the rules of the registry of your extension, for example HTTPS for .app and .dev. ## 5. How we enforce this policy We check whether the report is one of the strict exceptions (phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM, fraud against victims). For Group A, the domain is suspended once the evidence shows the abuse. With Domain protection only, a person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, and the beneficiary is told when the law allows it. For Group B, we write back to the sender with the route to follow and leave the domain as it is. A suspended domain can be restored when the abuse has stopped and the cause is fixed, for example after a hacked site is cleaned. Repeated abuse can lead to the closure of the account. Unused balance follows the [terms](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/): Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. ## 6. Changes to this policy We may update this policy when ICANN rules, registry rules or Panamanian law change. The date at the top of the page shows the version in force. Prices are not part of this policy; they are on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). Questions: support@isthmusdomains.com. This is not legal advice about your own use of a domain. ## Sources 1. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Whois Accuracy Program; registrant obligations, §3.7.7)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [2024 Global Amendments: DNS abuse](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (checked 2026-10-19) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domain registrars ranked by price (2026) > 5 offshore domain registrars ranked by what a .com costs over five years, with renewal, KYC and crypto, checked 19 Oct 2026. Ours: .com $11.99/year. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Five registrars based outside the United States, ranked on one number: what a .com costs over five years at list price. Renewal, identity checks and accepted crypto sit next to each price. Three US registrars are listed apart, for reference. **Quick answer — Which offshore domain registrar costs least for a .com in 2026?** Ranked by the cost of a .com over five years at list price, as of 19 October 2026: 1. **Isthmus Domains** (Panama) $59.95, 2. 1984 Hosting (Iceland) $79.95, 3. Njalla (Costa Rica) €75, 4. FlokiNET about €93.75 (secondary source), 5. OrangeWebsite (Iceland) €94.50. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## The price ranking in figures | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Offshore registrars ranked | 5: Isthmus Domains, 1984 Hosting, Njalla, FlokiNET, OrangeWebsite | | Ranking criterion | Cost of a .com over five years: first year plus four renewals, at list price | | .com over five years, offshore | $59.95 (Isthmus Domains) to €94.50 (OrangeWebsite) | | .com list price per year, offshore | $11.99 (Isthmus Domains), $15.99 (1984 Hosting), €15 (Njalla), about €18.75 (FlokiNET), €18.90 (OrangeWebsite) | | US registrars listed for reference | 3: Cloudflare Registrar ($52.30 over five years), Porkbun ($55.40), Namecheap ($80.40 at list renewal) | | Accept Monero | Njalla, OrangeWebsite (through CoinPayments), 1984 Hosting | | .com wholesale floor | $10.46 today; $11.17 from 1 November 2026 | | Date of the check | 19 October 2026 (some figures read on 8 October 2026, dated in each entry) | ## 5 offshore registrars, ranked by .com cost over five years (October 2026) **Methodology.** Published by Isthmus Domains (DomaineGoat LLC). Every provider is compared on the same criteria, taken from its own public website: .com cost over five years (first year plus four renewals, at list price), .com first-year and renewal price, .io and .ai price, where published, identity check (KYC) at sign-up, accepted cryptocurrencies. *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* One number decides the order: five years of a .com at list price, before the wholesale rise of 1 November 2026. Jurisdiction, identity checks and crypto are given next to each price, not scored. If Monero matters more to you than price, read the [Njalla comparison](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/) first. ### 1. Isthmus Domains — Panama · $59.95 over 5 years A generalist offshore registrar run by DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. Its .com costs the same to register and to renew, so five years cost $59.95 at the price of 19 October 2026. Complaints alone suspend nothing, and DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. - Best for: Any extension at one flat yearly price, paid in crypto - Price: $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal; $59.95 over five years - KYC: No ID; one verified email per domain, kept private - Crypto payment: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC - Pros: Same .com price to register and to renew - Pros: .io from $34.49 the first year, below 1984 Hosting ($79.99), Njalla (€45) and OrangeWebsite (€92.00) - Pros: Copyright, defamation, political and competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court - Pros: Optional Domain protection (+$29/year) puts the domain in our company name - Pros: Transfer code free, requested from the client area, no exit fee - Cons: No Monero, no Lightning, no card or PayPal - Cons: Domain protection is an extra $29 a year, while Njalla's €15 already holds the domain in its own name - Cons: Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less (they are not offshore) - Cons: Minimum top-up of $25 - Cons: No public transparency report yet ### 2. 1984 Hosting — Iceland · $79.95 over 5 years Run by 1984 ehf in Iceland. Domains are priced in US dollars, one list price per extension, so five years of a .com cost $79.95 if that price applies every year. Its About page commits to telling customers about requests from authorities. - Best for: Monero payment and notice of requests from authorities - Price: $15.99 a year for .com ($79.95 over five years); .io $79.99; .ai $119.99 - KYC: Not stated in the sources we read - Crypto payment: BTC, XMR (not offered to customers located in Iceland, per its FAQ) - Pros: Prices in US dollars, so no exchange-rate effect - Pros: Accepts Monero - Pros: Public commitment to inform customers of requests from authorities - Cons: .io at $79.99, against $34.49 for a first year here - Cons: No separate renewal price published - Cons: Crypto payment closed to customers in Iceland ### 3. Njalla — Costa Rica · €75 over 5 years A privacy service that, under the terms we read, registers the domain in its own name and lets you use it. Its .com costs €15 a year, so €75 over five years if the list price applies every year. Its company moved from Nevis (1337 Services LLC) to Costa Rica (njalla.srl) between October and December 2024, as an independent blog reported in September 2025. - Best for: Monero payments and a domain held in the provider's name - Price: €15 a year for .com (€75 over five years); .io €45; .ai €75 - KYC: Email or XMPP address (secondary source) - Crypto payment: BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH - Pros: The domain is held in Njalla's name at the list price, with no option to add - Pros: .ai at €75 a year - Pros: Accepts Monero - Cons: You are not the registrant of record: Njalla is - Cons: Prices in euros, so the dollar cost moves with the exchange rate - Cons: Listed on the European Commission's Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List 2025, per TorrentFreak (May 2025) - Cons: TorrentFreak reported that about 200 .TV domains were put on serverHold at Sarek Oy in February 2024 ### 4. FlokiNET — Iceland, Romania, Finland An offshore host with companies in three countries. We found its .com price only in a secondary directory (whtop): about €18.75 a year, so about €93.75 over five years. Treat these figures as indicative. - Best for: Hosting in Iceland, Romania or Finland, with the domain at the same provider - Price: About €18.75 a year for .com, about €93.75 over five years (secondary source) - KYC: Minimal data, per a secondary source - Crypto payment: BTC (secondary source) - Pros: Three jurisdictions to choose from - Pros: In a 2015 public comment to ICANN, it argued against releasing customer data without a court order - Pros: The customer stays the holder of the domain, per a secondary source - Cons: Domain prices and rules come mostly from secondary sources - Cons: No .io or .ai price found - Cons: Only Bitcoin confirmed ### 5. OrangeWebsite — Iceland · €94.50 over 5 years An Icelandic web host that also sells domains. Its .com is €18.90, the highest list price of the five, so €94.50 over five years if that price applies every year. Its crypto page says it only asks for a valid email, and its crypto payments go through BitPay and CoinPayments, Monero included. - Best for: Icelandic jurisdiction, with hosting and domains in one account - Price: €18.90 a year for .com (€94.50 over five years); .io €92.00; .ai €217.80 (2-year minimum) - KYC: A valid email address, per its own page - Crypto payment: Through BitPay and CoinPayments, Monero included - Pros: Hosting and domains at the same provider - Pros: Asks only for an email address, according to its crypto page - Pros: Accepts Monero - Cons: The highest .com list price of the five (€18.90 on 19 October 2026) - Cons: .io at €92.00 - Cons: The price list shows no separate renewal price and does not say who is the registrant of record - Cons: Crypto handled by third-party processors *Disclosure: this page is published by Isthmus Domains, an offshore domain registrar in Panama. Competitor details come from their public websites, price lists and the sources cited, on the date shown above, and may have changed since.* ## Not offshore, but often cited: Namecheap, Porkbun and Cloudflare These three US companies appear in most answers about domain prices. They are not offshore, so they are not in the ranking, but two of them cost less over five years than any registrar above. | Registrar | Based in | .com first year / renewal | .com over five years | Identity checks | Crypto | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cloudflare Registrar | United States | $10.46 / $10.46 (at cost) | $52.30, before the 1 November rise | Cloudflare account; no KYC rule documented | None documented | 2026-10-08 | | Porkbun | United States | $11.08 / $11.08 | $55.40 | Photo ID through Veriff for a subset of new accounts | USDC through Coinbase Business | 2026-10-19 | | Namecheap | United States | $6.48 with code NEWCOM648 (new customers) / $18.48 ($14.78 with code COUPONFCNC) | $80.40 at list renewal; $65.60 with the renewal code | Terms allow an ID and selfie check (Veriff) in a dispute or abuse case | BTC, by balance top-up (BTCPay or BitPay) | 2026-10-19 | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Namecheap prices from domainoffer.net on 19 October 2026: the first-year .com needs a code for new customers, and $14.78 is its renewal price with a code, against $18.48 without. Cloudflare sells at registry plus ICANN cost, so its .com should follow the wholesale rise of 1 November 2026. ## How did we rank these registrars? On one number: what a .com costs over five years, that is the first year plus four renewals, at the list price each company publishes. Prices come from each company's price list or from domainoffer.net, read on 8 or 19 October 2026. - Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting publish one list price per extension and no separate renewal price, so we assume that price applies every year. - Euro prices stay in euros. The order between a euro total and a dollar total holds as long as €1 is worth more than $1.07. - When a fact comes only from a forum or a directory, the entry says "secondary source". - When we found nothing, we say so instead of guessing. We publish this page, and our .com comes first on price among these five. Porkbun and Cloudflare cost less, and the table above says so. The full price data, with .io and .ai, is in the [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Why does Isthmus Domains come first on price? Because its .com costs $11.99/year to register and the same to renew: $59.95 over five years at the price of 19 October 2026. The four other offshore list prices we read are higher: 1984 Hosting $15.99, Njalla €15, FlokiNET about €18.75 and OrangeWebsite €18.90 a year. On .io, our first year ($34.49) is also below 1984 Hosting ($79.99), Njalla (€45) and OrangeWebsite (€92.00). What the price buys: a complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor does not get a domain suspended without a decision from a Panamanian court, and phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Step by step: [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). Where we lose: no Monero, Njalla's model holds the domain in its name with no option to add, and the US registrars above cost less. ## Will these prices change after 1 November 2026? The .com wholesale cost will. Verisign's fee goes from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026, as its results release of 23 April 2026 announced, so the cost with the $0.20 ICANN fee rises from $10.46 to $11.17. Cloudflare sells at cost and should follow; Porkbun's $11.08 is below the new floor. At Isthmus Domains, a new price would apply to future periods only, and we would date it on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). We plan to check every registrar on this page again after that date. ## Which offshore registrar accepts Monero? Three of the five accept Monero: Njalla, OrangeWebsite (through CoinPayments) and 1984 Hosting. FlokiNET has only Bitcoin confirmed in the sources we read. Isthmus Domains does not accept Monero. We accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. You top up a balance from $25, send the exact amount shown on the right network, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. More on [paying with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ## What happened to Trustname, and why does it matter? ICANN terminated the accreditation of the registrar Trustname on 27 August 2026, with effect on 11 September 2026, for failing to deal with abuse reports. Trustname had promised its customers protection from takedowns. The lesson for anyone comparing offshore prices: a registrar that refuses to handle phishing or malware can lose its accreditation, and its customers' domains then have to move, at a new cost. Look for a registrar that publishes what it acts on, and how fast. Ours is on the [abuse page](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## Which one should you choose? - **You want the smallest offshore bill for a .com in your own name:** Isthmus Domains. See [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). - **You want the provider to hold the domain, and pay in Monero:** Njalla. Our [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) also puts the domain in our company name, for +$29 a year, but without Monero. - **You want hosting and domains in Iceland:** 1984 Hosting or OrangeWebsite. - **You only want the smallest .com bill and accept a US company:** Cloudflare or Porkbun. Every head-to-head comparison is listed on the [compare page](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/). ## Offshore registrar prices: FAQ ### Which offshore domain registrar costs least for a .com in 2026? Among the five offshore registrars we checked on 19 October 2026, Isthmus Domains: $11.99/year to register and to renew, $59.95 over five years. Next come 1984 Hosting ($15.99 a year), Njalla (€15), FlokiNET (about €18.75) and OrangeWebsite (€18.90). If you must pay in Monero, Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting accept it and we do not. ### What does a .com cost over five years at an offshore registrar? At list prices of October 2026: $59.95 at Isthmus Domains, $79.95 at 1984 Hosting, €75 at Njalla, about €93.75 at FlokiNET and €94.50 at OrangeWebsite. The last four publish no separate renewal price, so these totals assume the list price applies every year. US registrars go lower: Cloudflare $52.30 and Porkbun $55.40. ### Is an offshore domain registrar legal? Yes, registering a domain with a registrar in another country is legal in most places. It changes which courts handle complaints about the domain, not what you are allowed to publish. Your own country's law still applies to you and to your content. This is not legal advice. Read [is offshore domain registration legal?](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/). ### Do offshore registrars ask for ID? Isthmus Domains, Njalla, OrangeWebsite and FlokiNET (secondary source) do not ask for an ID document; we found no ID rule for 1984 Hosting. ICANN rules require the registrant email to be verified: at Isthmus Domains, the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Among US registrars, Porkbun checks a photo ID for some new accounts, and Namecheap's terms allow an ID and selfie check in a dispute. ### Will an offshore registrar keep my domain online whatever I publish? No. A serious offshore registrar still acts on phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud. What changes is the process for everything else: at Isthmus Domains, copyright, defamation or political complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court. Your host and the registry also have their own rules. ### Why are Porkbun and Namecheap not in the ranking? They are US companies, so complaints and data requests go through US law. Both are well known and cheaper on some extensions: Porkbun sells a .com at $11.08, and Namecheap at $6.48 for the first year with a new-customer code, then $18.48 a year ($14.78 with a renewal code). We list them in a separate table for reference, with the date of each price. ## Sources 1. [Njalla pricing](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 2. [Njalla has silently changed: a word of caution](https://xn--gckvb8fzb.com/njalla-has-silently-changed-a-word-of-caution/) — Independent blog (2025-09-14) 3. [EU piracy watchlist adds IPFS, FitGirl and Njalla](https://torrentfreak.com/eu-piracy-watchlist-adds-ipfs-fitgirl-and-njalla-250523/) — TorrentFreak (2025-05-23) 4. [Report on .TV domains placed on serverHold at Sarek Oy](https://torrentfreak.com/?p=247434) — TorrentFreak (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-19) 6. [Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments](https://www.orangewebsite.com/company/bitcoin-crypto-currency) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08) 7. [Price list](https://1984.hosting/product/pricelist/) — 1984 Hosting (checked 2026-10-08) 8. [About 1984](https://1984.hosting/about/) — 1984 Hosting (checked 2026-10-08) 9. [FAQ](https://1984.hosting/faq/) — 1984 Hosting (checked 2026-10-08) 10. [FlokiNET plans](https://www.whtop.com/plans/flokinet.is/141187) — whtop (secondary) (checked 2026-10-08) 11. [FlokiNET comment on the PPSAI initial report](https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ppsai-initial-05may15/msg03764.html) — ICANN public comment forum (2015) 12. [.com prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 13. [Namecheap .com prices and codes](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com/namecheap) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 14. [Identity and payment verification](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10520/45/identity-and-payment-verification) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) 15. [Domain pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 16. [Why Porkbun asks for ID verification](https://kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08) 17. [Cloudflare Registrar: domains at cost](https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-19) 18. [Cloudflare Registrar FAQ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/registrar/faq/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-08) 19. [Verisign Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (.com fee from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001014473/000101447326000019/q12026earningsrelease.htm) — Verisign (SEC EDGAR filing) (23 April 2026, checked 2026-10-19) 20. [Notice of termination of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Trustname)](https://www.icann.org/uploads/compliance_notice/attachment/1367/hedlund-to-nestsiarovich-27aug26.pdf) — ICANN (2026-08-27) **One .com price, every year** Offshore in Panama, no ID, crypto only: .com at $11.99/year, the same to renew. Search a name and see the price of each extension. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Compare offshore domain registrars > Compare offshore domain registrars: Isthmus Domains vs Njalla, Namecheap, Porkbun, OrangeWebsite and Epik, dated October 2026. Ours: .com $11.99/year, no KYC. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Five head-to-head comparisons, one ranking and one price index. Each page names its sources and dates, and says where the other registrar is better. **Quick answer — How does Isthmus Domains compare with other registrars?** On 19 October 2026, a .com at Isthmus Domains costs $11.99/year: less than Njalla (€15), OrangeWebsite (€18.90) or Epik ($15.99), more than Porkbun ($11.08). Each comparison below is dated and sourced. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## All comparisons - **[Offshore registrars ranked by price (2026)](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/)** — Five offshore registrars ranked by what a .com costs over five years, with renewal, KYC and crypto next to each price. - **[Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/)** — Costa Rica proxy model with Monero at €15, or Panama in your name by default. - **[Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/)** — A $6.48 promo year that renews at $18.48 in the US ($14.78 with a code), or one flat price offshore. - **[Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/)** — Porkbun is cheaper on most extensions. What you get in exchange offshore. - **[OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/)** — Iceland at €18.90 a .com with Monero, or Panama in US dollars. - **[Epik vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/)** — Sold to Epik LLC (Registered Agents Inc.) in June 2023; old privacy and Bitcoin services not confirmed in 2026. - **[Offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/)** — .com, .io and .ai prices of 10 registrars, first year and renewal, under CC BY 4.0. ## The six registrars at a glance | Registrar | Based in | .com per year | ID check | Monero | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Isthmus Domains | Panama | $11.99 (renewal $11.99) | None; one verified email | No | 2026-10-19 | | Njalla | Costa Rica | €15 | None; email or XMPP (secondary) | Yes | 2026-10-08 | | OrangeWebsite | Iceland | €18.90 | A valid email | Yes | 2026-10-19 | | Epik | United States | $15.99 | Not checked | Not checked | 2026-10-08 | | Namecheap | United States | $6.48 with code, then $18.48 ($14.78 with code) | ID and selfie possible in a dispute | Not documented | 2026-10-19 | | Porkbun | United States | $11.08 | Photo ID for some new accounts | Not documented | 2026-10-19 | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Prices from each registrar's price list or domainoffer.net on the date in the last column. Sources are listed on each comparison page. ## How do we compare registrars? We use the same five points on every page: where the company is based, its takedown and disclosure rule as published, its identity check, the cryptocurrencies it accepts, and its .com price. Prices are read on a stated date, from the registrar's own price list where we can, or from domainoffer.net. We publish these pages ourselves, so we write the other side too. Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less. Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting accept Monero, and we do not. Disputes and incidents appear only as dated reports with a source. ## Which comparison should I read? Start from what you care about most. - **Monero or a provider-held domain:** [Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/). - **Price first, with a US company:** [Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/). - **A first-year promo:** [Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/). - **Iceland or hosting at the same provider:** [OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/). - **You used to be at Epik:** [Epik vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/). - **Raw numbers for your own analysis:** the [price index](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## What stays the same at every registrar? ICANN rules apply at every accredited registrar, offshore or not. Each one must verify a contact for the domain, follow the UDRP in trademark disputes, and act on DNS abuse under the 2024 amendments to its contract. Each registry also applies its own rules; the .com and .net registries hold no registrant contact data. At Isthmus Domains, domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner and follow ICANN rules. What we add is the Panamanian process for everything else. See [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/) and [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## Comparing registrars: FAQ ### Which registrar sells the least expensive .com in October 2026? Among the registrars we checked, Cloudflare sells a .com at cost, $10.46, and Porkbun at $11.08, both US companies. Namecheap's first year is $6.48 with a new-customer code, then $18.48 a year ($14.78 with a renewal code). Isthmus Domains charges $11.99/year, and we do not claim the best price on .com. ### Which offshore registrars accept Monero? Njalla, OrangeWebsite (through CoinPayments) and 1984 Hosting, as of October 2026. Isthmus Domains does not: we accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. If Monero is a must, read the [Njalla comparison](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/). ### Are these comparisons independent? No, and we say it on each page: Isthmus Domains publishes them. To make them useful anyway, we give the date and source of every competitor fact, list the cases where the other registrar is better, and keep allegations to dated, sourced reports. ### How often are the prices updated? Competitor prices on these pages were read on 8 or 19 October 2026, as each table states. The .com wholesale cost rises to $11.17 on 1 November 2026, so we plan a new check after that date. Our own prices follow our live price list. ### Can I reuse the comparison data? Yes. The [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) is licensed CC BY 4.0: you may copy and reuse it if you credit Isthmus Domains and link to the page. It covers 10 registrars and three extensions. **Search your domain** See the price of each extension before you top up. No ID, paid in crypto. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Epik vs Isthmus Domains: Epik after its sale, and an offshore option > Epik vs Isthmus Domains: Epik, owned by Registered Agents Inc. since 2023, lists a .com at $15.99 in the US; ours is $11.99/year offshore in Panama, no KYC. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Epik was long cited for privacy and Bitcoin payments. It changed owner in June 2023, and its old privacy and crypto services are not confirmed in 2026. Here is what we could check, with dates. **Quick answer — Epik vs Isthmus Domains: which is better in 2026?** **Epik vs Isthmus Domains**: Epik, owned since June 2023 by Epik LLC, a company of Registered Agents Inc., lists a .com at $15.99 to register and renew (domainoffer.net, 8 October 2026). Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Our .com costs $11.99/year. Epik's crypto payment is not confirmed in 2026. ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Epik's owner | Registered Agents Inc., through Epik LLC, since June 2023 (Domain Incite, 4 February 2024) | | Epik's base | United States | | Isthmus Domains' operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | .com | Epik $15.99 / $15.99 · Isthmus Domains $11.99 / $11.99 | | .ai per year | Epik $74.95 · Isthmus Domains $85.49 | | Crypto at Epik | Not confirmed in 2026 (BitPay was announced in 2016) | ## Epik and Isthmus Domains, side by side | | Isthmus Domains | Epik | | --- | --- | --- | | Jurisdiction | Panama | United States | | Owner | DomaineGoat LLC | Registered Agents Inc., through Epik LLC (since June 2023) | | .com, first year then renewal | $11.99 / $11.99 | $15.99 / $15.99 | | .io, first year then renewal | $34.49 / $52.99 | $55.95 / $55.95 | | .ai, yearly price (sold for 2 years minimum) | $85.49 / $85.49 | $74.95 / $74.95 | | Crypto | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Not confirmed in 2026 | | Privacy add-on | WHOIS privacy included; Domain protection +$29/year | Former privacy service not confirmed in 2026 | | ID / KYC | None; one verified email per domain | Not checked | | Complaints about content | Panamanian court decision needed; strict exceptions published | Not checked | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Checked 8 and 19 October 2026: Epik prices from domainoffer.net, read on 8 October 2026; our prices from our live price list on 19 October 2026. "Not checked" means we did not find the rule in a source we could cite. ## What changed at Epik? Epik changed owner. Domain Incite reported on 4 February 2024 that Epik LLC, a company of Registered Agents Inc., had bought Epik's business in June 2023, and that Registered Agents had announced the purchase of key Epik assets. Before the sale, Epik was known for a paid privacy service and for Bitcoin payments through BitPay, announced in 2016. We could not confirm that either service still exists in 2026. So we do not list Epik in our [offshore price ranking](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/): it is a US company, and its privacy and crypto offer is unclear today. ## Is Epik an offshore registrar? No. Epik is a US company, so complaints and requests for customer data follow US law. Its old reputation came from its policies, not from its location. Isthmus Domains is offshore by structure: DomaineGoat LLC is incorporated in Panama. A complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor needs a decision from a Panamanian court, and we release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. Read [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## Where does Epik win? Epik wins on .ai. It lists .ai at $74.95 a year, against $85.49 here, as of 8 October 2026. That is below Cloudflare's at-cost $80.00 (cfdomainpricing.com, 8 October 2026). If you only need a .ai and a US registrar suits you, Epik's price is better. Check the renewal and the minimum term before you pay: most registrars sell .ai for 2 years at a time. Our [.ai page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/) explains the rules. ## Where does Isthmus Domains win? Isthmus Domains wins on .com, .io, crypto and written rules. - **.com:** $11.99/year against $15.99. - **.io:** $34.49 for the first year against $55.95. - **Crypto:** BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, documented on our [crypto payment page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). - **Rules:** complaints, abuse and data requests are handled under a published process, with phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud suspended within 24 hours of a well-documented report. ## How do I move a domain from Epik to Isthmus Domains? 1. **Unlock and get the code** — In your Epik account, remove the transfer lock and request the transfer (EPP) code. 2. **Check the dates** — A gTLD cannot move within 60 days of its registration or last transfer. A .ai transfer is billed for 2 years, here as at many registrars: $85.49 plus one renewal, $170.98, and the registry adds 2 years. 3. **Top up in crypto** — Top up from $25. A .com transfer costs $11.99 here. 4. **Start the transfer** — Enter the domain and its code in the client area, then confirm your email. ## Epik vs Isthmus Domains: FAQ ### Who owns Epik now? Registered Agents Inc., through its company Epik LLC, which bought Epik's business in June 2023, according to Domain Incite on 4 February 2024. Since then, we have not been able to confirm Epik's former privacy service or its BitPay crypto payment in 2026. Isthmus Domains is operated by DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. ### Does Epik still accept Bitcoin? We could not confirm it. Epik announced Bitcoin through BitPay in 2016, but we found no 2026 source that shows it today. Isthmus Domains accepts Bitcoin, USDT on Tron or Ethereum, USDC on Ethereum, Ether, Solana and Litecoin, from a balance topped up from $25. ### Is Epik cheaper than Isthmus Domains? On .ai, yes: $74.95 a year at Epik against $85.49 here, as of 8 October 2026. On .com, no: Epik lists $15.99 and we charge $11.99. On .io, Epik lists $55.95 and our first year is $34.49. ### Is Epik an offshore domain registrar? No. Epik is a US company, so US law governs complaints and data requests. If you want a registrar outside the United States, compare Isthmus Domains (Panama), Njalla (Costa Rica), OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting (Iceland) in our [offshore price ranking](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/). ### What is a good Epik alternative for privacy? For privacy without an ID check, Isthmus Domains includes WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it and needs one verified email per domain. Domain protection, at +$29 a year, puts the domain in our company name. Every complaint is then reviewed by a person before any action. ## Sources 1. [Epik gets acquired again, the plot thickens](https://domainincite.com/29434-epik-gets-acquired-again-the-plot-thickens) — Domain Incite (4 February 2024) 2. [.com prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 3. [.io prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/io) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 4. [.ai prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/ai) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [Epik announces support for Bitcoin domain name transactions](https://onlinedomain.com/2016/10/13/domain-name-news/epik-announces-support-bitcoin-domain-name-transactions/) — OnlineDomain (2016-10-13) 6. [Cloudflare .ai price at cost](https://cfdomainpricing.com/) — cfdomainpricing.com (checked 2026-10-08) **Crypto payments you can check today** Six cryptocurrencies, no ID, offshore in Panama. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains: US registrar or offshore in Panama > Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains: $6.48 promo .com renewing at $18.48 in the US, or $11.99/year offshore in Panama, no KYC, six cryptos. October 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Namecheap wins the first year of a .com with its promo code. Isthmus Domains keeps one price every year, asks for no ID in any case, and answers to Panamanian courts instead of US ones. **Quick answer — Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains: which is better for a private domain paid in crypto?** **Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains**: Namecheap is a US registrar with a $6.48 first-year .com for new customers (code NEWCOM648) that renews at $18.48 ($14.78 with a renewal code), per domainoffer.net on 19 October 2026. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Our .com is $11.99/year to register and renew. ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Namecheap's base | United States | | Isthmus Domains' operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | .com at Namecheap | $6.48 first year with code NEWCOM648 (new customers), then $18.48 a year ($14.78 with code COUPONFCNC) | | .com at Isthmus Domains | $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal | | ID checks at Namecheap | Its terms allow a government ID and a selfie check (Veriff) in a dispute or abuse case | | Crypto at Namecheap | Bitcoin, only to top up the account balance (BTCPay or BitPay) | ## Namecheap and Isthmus Domains, side by side | | Isthmus Domains | Namecheap | | --- | --- | --- | | Jurisdiction | Panama | United States | | .com, first year then renewal | $11.99 / $11.99 | $6.48 with code / $18.48 ($14.78 with code) | | .io, first year then renewal | $34.49 / $52.99 | $32.18 / $60.98 | | .ai, yearly price (sold for 2 years minimum) | $85.49 / $85.49 | $84.18 / $92.18 | | .com over 5 years | $59.95 (5 × $11.99) | $80.40 at list renewal; $65.60 with the renewal code | | ID document or selfie | Never part of our process | Possible in a dispute or abuse case (Veriff) | | Crypto | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | BTC, by balance top-up | | Card, PayPal | No | Yes | | Complaints about content | Need a Panamanian court decision; strict exceptions for phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM and fraud | Handled under US law and Namecheap's own policies | | Company name in the registry | Domain protection, +$29/year | Not compared | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* .com prices from domainoffer.net on 19 October 2026 (before the $0.20 ICANN fee Namecheap adds at checkout); .io and .ai prices read on 8 October 2026. Namecheap's first-year .com needs a code for new customers, and $14.78 is its renewal with the code COUPONFCNC, against $18.48 without. ## Is Namecheap cheaper than Isthmus Domains? For the first year of a .com, yes. With the new-customer code NEWCOM648, Namecheap asks $6.48, against $11.99 here. From the second year, Namecheap's .com renews at $18.48, or $14.78 with a renewal code, while ours stays at $11.99. Over five years, a Namecheap .com costs $80.40 at list renewal ($65.60 with the renewal code): one promo year and four renewals. At Isthmus Domains, it is $59.95, five times $11.99/year. Namecheap is also cheaper on the first year of a .io ($32.18), but its .io renewal is $60.98. On .ai, both cost about the same per year, and both sell it for at least 2 years. Full figures: [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Does Namecheap ask for ID? Not at sign-up, but its terms allow it later. Namecheap's help page on identity and payment verification says it can ask for a government ID and a selfie, checked by Veriff, in a dispute or an abuse case. It does not say how often this happens. Isthmus Domains has no ID step at any point. ICANN rules require the registrant email to be verified, and every domain is registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar; that is the only check: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). The email stays private. More: [register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). ## How does paying in crypto compare? Namecheap takes Bitcoin, but only to add funds to your account balance, through BTCPay or BitPay. BitPay works with its own wallet and rules. Isthmus Domains is crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. You top up from $25, send the exact amount shown on the right network, and the order page shows each step until the network confirms the payment. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. Details: [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ## Where does Namecheap win? Namecheap wins in three cases. - **A cheap first year.** $6.48 for a .com, if you are a new customer and plan to move or drop the domain after a year. - **Card or PayPal.** We take crypto only. - **A US company on purpose.** Some businesses want their domain under US law, close to their bank and lawyers. If none of these apply, the offshore model and the flat price usually matter more. ## What does offshore change for a domain from Namecheap? It changes who decides on complaints and data requests. At a US registrar, US procedures apply. At Isthmus Domains, a complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor does not get a domain suspended: we need a decision from a Panamanian court, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. Read [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## How do I transfer a domain from Namecheap to Isthmus Domains? 1. **Unlock the domain at Namecheap** — Turn off the registrar lock and request the transfer (EPP) code. 2. **Check the 60-day rule** — A gTLD cannot move within 60 days of its registration or of a previous transfer, under ICANN's Transfer Policy. 3. **Top up your balance** — Send crypto from $25. A .com transfer costs $11.99, the renewal price. 4. **Start the transfer** — Enter the domain and code in the client area. Then the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). ## Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains: FAQ ### Is Namecheap an offshore registrar? No. Namecheap is a US company, so complaints and requests for customer data go through US law. Isthmus Domains is operated by DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, and acts on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone. Both follow ICANN rules, such as email checks and the UDRP. ### Why does Namecheap show a .com at $6.48? Because it is a first-year promo. Per domainoffer.net on 19 October 2026, the $6.48 needs the code NEWCOM648 and is for new customers. The renewal is $18.48 a year, or $14.78 with the code COUPONFCNC. Isthmus Domains has one .com price, $11.99/year, for registration and renewal. ### Is there an offshore Namecheap alternative that takes crypto? Yes. Isthmus Domains is offshore in Panama, takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and asks for no ID in any case. A .com costs $11.99/year every year, against Namecheap's $6.48 promo year and $18.48 list renewal, as of 19 October 2026. A transfer from Namecheap costs $11.99 and adds a year to the domain. ### Does paying Namecheap in Bitcoin avoid an ID check? No. Paying in Bitcoin does not remove Namecheap's ID rules: its terms still allow an ID and selfie check in a dispute or abuse case. At Isthmus Domains there is no ID step at all, and one verified email per domain is the only contact we need, kept private. ### Which is cheaper over five years for a .com? Isthmus Domains, even with Namecheap's renewal code. Namecheap's .com costs $80.40 over five years: $6.48 the first year with the code, then $18.48 a year, as of 19 October 2026; with the renewal code COUPONFCNC, $65.60. At Isthmus Domains, each year costs $11.99, so five years cost $59.95. ### Does Namecheap accept more cryptocurrencies than Isthmus Domains? No. Namecheap documents Bitcoin for balance top-ups, through BTCPay or BitPay. Isthmus Domains accepts Bitcoin, USDT on Tron or Ethereum, USDC on Ethereum, Ether, Solana and Litecoin. Neither documents Monero. ### Will my domain keep working during a transfer from Namecheap? Yes, in most cases. A transfer changes the registrar, not your DNS records, as long as the nameservers stay the same. Keep your current DNS active until the transfer is complete. We offer free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). ## Sources 1. [.com prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Namecheap .com prices and codes](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com/namecheap) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [.io prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/io) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 4. [.ai prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/ai) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [Identity and payment verification](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10520/45/identity-and-payment-verification) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) 6. [Paying with Bitcoin](https://www.namecheap.com/support/payment/bitcoin/) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) **One price every year, offshore in Panama** A .com at $11.99/year to register and renew. No ID, paid in crypto. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Njalla vs Isthmus Domains: two offshore registrars compared > Njalla vs Isthmus Domains: Costa Rica proxy model at €15 with Monero, or Panama at $11.99/year in your name, no KYC, crypto. Checked October 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Njalla holds your domain in its own name and accepts Monero. Isthmus Domains registers it in your name by default, under Panamanian law, and offers the company-name model as an option. **Quick answer — Njalla vs Isthmus Domains: which offshore registrar should I use?** **Njalla vs Isthmus Domains**: both are offshore and ask for no ID. Our .com costs $11.99/year, in your name; Njalla charges €15 a year (price list read on 8 October 2026), holds the domain in its own name and accepts Monero. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Njalla's company | njalla.srl, Costa Rica, since late 2024 (before: 1337 Services LLC, Nevis) | | Isthmus Domains' company | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | Registrant of record | Njalla: Njalla itself, per its terms · Isthmus Domains: you, or DomaineGoat LLC with Domain protection | | .com per year | Njalla €15 · Isthmus Domains $11.99 | | Monero (XMR) | Njalla: yes · Isthmus Domains: no | | Stablecoins | Njalla: none listed · Isthmus Domains: USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20) | ## Njalla and Isthmus Domains, side by side | | Isthmus Domains | Njalla | | --- | --- | --- | | Company and jurisdiction | DomaineGoat LLC, Panama | njalla.srl, Costa Rica (Nevis until late 2024) | | Who the registrant record shows | You by default; DomaineGoat LLC with Domain protection | Njalla, per its terms | | ID / KYC | None; one verified email per domain | None; email or XMPP address (secondary source) | | .com | $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal | €15 a year | | .io | $34.49 first year, $52.99 renewal | €45 a year | | .ai | $85.49 a year, sold 2 years at a time | €75 a year | | .xyz / .app / .dev | $11.99 / $8.99 / $8.99 first year | €30 each | | Company name in the registry | Option: +$29/year per domain | Included in the list price | | Crypto | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH | | Monero | No | Yes | | Complaints about content | Panamanian court decision needed; UDRP for trademarks; strict exceptions for phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM and fraud | No written rule found in the sources we read | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Checked 8 and 19 October 2026. Njalla prices from njal.la/pricing, read on 8 October 2026, in euros. Our prices: live price list, 19 October 2026. ## Who owns the domain at Njalla, and at Isthmus Domains? At Njalla, Njalla is the registrant. Its terms, as quoted by users, register the domain in Njalla's own name and give you the right to use it. The registrant record and the public RDAP record show Njalla, not you. At Isthmus Domains, you are the registrant by default, with WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it. If you prefer the Njalla model, add [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) for +$29 a year. The registrant record then shows DomaineGoat LLC. You keep full control of DNS, nameservers and renewal, you get the transfer code for free, and we put the domain back in your own name on request, at no charge. ## Where does Njalla win? Njalla wins on two points, and they can decide the choice. - **Monero.** Njalla accepts XMR. We accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, but not Monero. - **The company-name model at one price.** Njalla's €15 for a .com already includes holding the domain in its name. At Isthmus Domains, the same model costs the .com price plus $29 a year. If that model is all you need for one .com, Njalla costs less. We also have no public transparency report yet, so you cannot yet check our record in figures. ## Where does Isthmus Domains win? Isthmus Domains wins on base price and on written rules. - **Price without the option.** A .com is $11.99/year against €15; a .io starts at $34.49 against €45. - **Ownership by default.** The domain is in your name unless you choose otherwise, which matters if you sell the domain or show it in due diligence. - **Published process.** A complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor needs a decision from a Panamanian court, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. Details: [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). - **Stablecoins.** USDT and USDC let you pay a fixed dollar amount. ## Which reports about Njalla should you know before choosing? Three dated reports concern Njalla. We cite them as reports, not as findings of our own. - **Move to Costa Rica.** An independent blog wrote on 14 September 2025 that Njalla's company changed from 1337 Services LLC in Nevis to njalla.srl in Costa Rica between October and December 2024. - **.TV domains.** TorrentFreak reported that about 200 .TV domains were put on serverHold at Sarek Oy in February 2024. - **EU watch list.** TorrentFreak reported in May 2025 that the European Commission added Njalla to its Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List 2025. The .TV case shows a general rule: a registry can act on a domain directly, whatever the registrar's own policy. This is true at every registrar, including ours. ## How do I move a domain from Njalla to Isthmus Domains? Because Njalla is the registrant, start by asking Njalla how it releases a domain. The transfer price at Isthmus Domains equals the renewal price: $11.99 for a .com. 1. **Ask Njalla for the transfer code** — Ask Njalla's support for the transfer (EPP) code and whether the domain can move while it is in Njalla's name. 2. **Check the 60-day lock** — ICANN's Transfer Policy blocks a gTLD transfer for 60 days after a registration or a previous transfer. 3. **Top up in crypto** — Top up your balance from $25 with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network. 4. **Start the transfer** — Enter the domain and its code in the client area. Add Domain protection if you want our company name in the registry. 5. **Confirm your email** — Then the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). ## Njalla vs Isthmus Domains: FAQ ### Is Isthmus Domains a Njalla alternative? Yes, for most needs. Both are offshore and ask for no ID. Isthmus Domains is in Panama, Njalla in Costa Rica. With Domain protection (+$29 a year), the registrant record shows our company, as Njalla's model does. The main gap is Monero: Njalla takes it and we do not. ### Is a .com cheaper at Njalla or at Isthmus Domains? At Isthmus Domains, if you do not need the company-name option: $11.99/year against €15 at Njalla, as of October 2026. With Domain protection added, our total for a .com is higher than Njalla's €15. Choose by what you need: your own name, or the provider's name in the registry. ### Does Isthmus Domains accept Monero like Njalla? No. Isthmus Domains accepts Bitcoin, USDT on Tron or Ethereum, USDC on Ethereum, Ether, Solana and Litecoin. Njalla lists BTC, XMR, LTC and ETH. If paying in Monero is a firm requirement, Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting accept it, as of October 2026. ### Who owns a domain registered at Njalla? Njalla does, on paper. Its terms, as quoted by users, register the domain in Njalla's name and let you use it. At Isthmus Domains, you are the registrant unless you choose Domain protection. Even then, you stay the beneficiary: you control DNS and renewal, and we hand the domain back to your name for free. ### Why did Njalla move from Nevis to Costa Rica? We do not know. An independent blog reported on 14 September 2025 that the company changed from 1337 Services LLC in Nevis to njalla.srl in Costa Rica between October and December 2024. We found no statement from Njalla explaining the move in the sources we read. ### Can I move my domain from Njalla to Isthmus Domains? Yes, if Njalla gives you the transfer code and the domain is outside the 60-day lock. Start the transfer in our client area and pay the renewal price, $11.99 for a .com. Our own transfer code is free, requested from the client area, if you ever want to leave. ## Sources 1. [Njalla pricing](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 2. [Njalla FAQ](https://njal.la/faq/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 3. [Njalla has silently changed: a word of caution](https://xn--gckvb8fzb.com/njalla-has-silently-changed-a-word-of-caution/) — Independent blog (2025-09-14) 4. [Report on .TV domains placed on serverHold at Sarek Oy](https://torrentfreak.com/?p=247434) — TorrentFreak (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [EU piracy watchlist adds IPFS, FitGirl and Njalla](https://torrentfreak.com/eu-piracy-watchlist-adds-ipfs-fitgirl-and-njalla-250523/) — TorrentFreak (2025-05-23) **Keep your domain offshore, in Panama** In your own name, or in ours with Domain protection. No ID, paid in crypto. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # OrangeWebsite alternative: Isthmus Domains, offshore in Panama > OrangeWebsite alternative: Isthmus Domains in Panama at $11.99/year a .com, or OrangeWebsite in Iceland at €18.90 with Monero. No KYC, crypto. 19 Oct 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Two offshore registrars that ask for an email and no ID. OrangeWebsite is an Icelandic host that takes Monero; Isthmus Domains is a Panamanian registrar with prices in US dollars and its complaint rules in writing. **Quick answer — What is a good OrangeWebsite alternative for an offshore domain?** **OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains**: OrangeWebsite is in Iceland and lists a .com at €18.90 (price list, 19 October 2026); Isthmus Domains is in Panama and charges $11.99/year. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. OrangeWebsite accepts Monero; we do not. ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | OrangeWebsite's country | Iceland | | Isthmus Domains' operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | What OrangeWebsite asks for | "We only ask for a valid email", per its crypto page | | What Isthmus Domains asks for | One verified email per domain, no ID | | OrangeWebsite crypto | Through BitPay and CoinPayments, Monero included | | Price currency | OrangeWebsite in euros · Isthmus Domains in US dollars | ## OrangeWebsite and Isthmus Domains: price per extension OrangeWebsite publishes one price per extension in euros, with no separate renewal price. Ours: first year / renewal, in US dollars. | Extension | Isthmus Domains | OrangeWebsite | | --- | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 / $11.99 | €18.90 | | .net | $12.99 / $12.99 | €22.00 | | .org | $9.49 / $11.99 | €26.90 | | .io | $34.49 / $52.99 | €92.00 | | .co | $31.99 / $31.99 | €48.00 | | .ai | $85.49 a year, sold 2 years at a time | €217.80, listed with a 2-year minimum | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* OrangeWebsite figures from its domain price list on 19 October 2026, in euros. The list does not say whether the .ai price covers one year or the 2-year minimum. ## OrangeWebsite and Isthmus Domains: rules and payment | | Isthmus Domains | OrangeWebsite | | --- | --- | --- | | Jurisdiction | Panama | Iceland | | ID / KYC | None; one verified email per domain | A valid email, in its own words | | Monero | No | Yes | | Crypto | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Through BitPay and CoinPayments | | Disclosure of customer data | Only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | Disclosure rule: not found on OrangeWebsite's own pages | | Complaints about content | Panamanian court decision needed; strict exceptions published | No written rule found in the sources we read | | Web hosting | No | Yes | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* ## Is OrangeWebsite cheaper than Isthmus Domains? No, on the six extensions we compared. A .com is €18.90 at OrangeWebsite against $11.99/year at Isthmus Domains. The gap is wider on .io: €92.00 at OrangeWebsite, against $34.49 for our first year and $52.99 for our renewal. OrangeWebsite prices in euros, so the dollar cost moves with the exchange rate. Our prices are in US dollars, and you pay them in crypto at the rate shown on the order page. All registrars side by side: [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Where does OrangeWebsite win? OrangeWebsite wins in two cases. - **Monero.** CoinPayments, one of its two processors, takes XMR. We do not accept Monero. - **Hosting in the same place.** OrangeWebsite is first a web host in Iceland. If you want your server and your domain at one provider, it does both. We sell domains and DNS only. Some people also prefer Iceland as a country. That is a fair reason, and this page will not argue with it. ## Where does Isthmus Domains win? Isthmus Domains wins on price, on stablecoins and on written rules. - **Price.** Lower on each of the six extensions compared. - **Stablecoins in dollars.** You can pay in USDT or USDC, so a dollar price stays a dollar price. OrangeWebsite routes crypto through BitPay or CoinPayments, which have their own terms. - **Published process.** A complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor needs a decision from a Panamanian court. Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims are suspended within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Read [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## Iceland or Panama: what is the difference for a domain? The difference is which courts a complaint or a data request must go through. For OrangeWebsite, we did not find a written disclosure rule on its own pages. For Isthmus Domains, we release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case, and a foreign judgment has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it. Neither country changes the registry rules or ICANN rules. The .com registry applies its own rules from the United States, and the UDRP applies to trademark disputes everywhere. This is not legal advice. Read [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains: FAQ ### Is Isthmus Domains a good OrangeWebsite alternative? Yes, if you need domains rather than hosting and do not need Monero. Both ask for an email and no ID. Isthmus Domains is in Panama, charges in US dollars and lists a .com at $11.99/year, against €18.90 at OrangeWebsite on 19 October 2026. OrangeWebsite takes Monero and also sells hosting. ### Does OrangeWebsite ask for ID? Its own crypto page says it only asks for a valid email. We did not find an ID rule for domain customers on its site. Isthmus Domains does not ask for an ID either: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days), and the email stays private. ### How much is a .ai at OrangeWebsite? OrangeWebsite lists .ai at €217.80 with a 2-year minimum, on 19 October 2026. The list does not say whether that price is for one year or for the two years. At Isthmus Domains, a .ai costs $85.49 a year and is sold 2 years at a time. ### Which cryptocurrencies does OrangeWebsite accept? OrangeWebsite takes crypto through BitPay and CoinPayments, per its crypto page read on 8 October 2026; CoinPayments includes Monero. Isthmus Domains accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a balance topped up from $25. Monero is not on our list. ### Can I keep hosting at OrangeWebsite and register the domain at Isthmus Domains? Yes. Register or transfer the domain here, then point its nameservers or DNS records at your OrangeWebsite server. We offer free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). The domain and the hosting then sit with two companies in two countries. ### How do I transfer a domain from OrangeWebsite to Isthmus Domains? Ask OrangeWebsite for the transfer (EPP) code and unlock the domain. Check that 60 days have passed since its registration or last transfer. Then start the transfer in our client area; a .com transfer costs $11.99, the renewal price. ## Sources 1. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments](https://www.orangewebsite.com/company/bitcoin-crypto-currency) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08) 3. [Divorcio, Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta (cites Código Judicial art. 1419)](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (2022-05-04) **Your domain under Panamanian law** Prices in US dollars, paid in crypto, no ID. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains: what you pay, what you show, where you stand > Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains: Porkbun's .com is $11.08 in the US; ours is $11.99/year offshore in Panama, no KYC, six cryptos. Prices of 19 Oct 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Porkbun is cheaper on most extensions, and we say so. Isthmus Domains is for people who want no ID check in any case, payment in several cryptocurrencies, and a registrar under Panamanian law. **Quick answer — Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains: which should I pick?** **Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains**: Porkbun is cheaper on .com, at $11.08 to register and renew (price list, 19 October 2026), against $11.99/year here. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Porkbun is a US registrar that checks the ID of some new accounts. ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Porkbun's base | United States | | Isthmus Domains' operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | .com | Porkbun $11.08 / $11.08 · Isthmus Domains $11.99 / $11.99 | | ID checks | Porkbun: photo ID through Veriff for a subset of new accounts · Isthmus Domains: none | | Crypto | Porkbun: USDC through Coinbase Business · Isthmus Domains: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | .com wholesale cost from 1 November 2026 | $11.17 (Verisign $10.97 + ICANN $0.20) | ## Porkbun and Isthmus Domains: prices per year First year / renewal, in US dollars. Porkbun figures from its own price list. | Extension | Isthmus Domains | Porkbun | | --- | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 / $11.99 | $11.08 / $11.08 | | .net | $12.99 / $12.99 | $12.52 / $12.52 | | .org | $9.49 / $11.99 | $7.98 / $11.84 | | .io | $34.49 / $52.99 | $28.12 / $51.80 | | .ai (2-year minimum) | $85.49 / $85.49 | $82.70 / $82.70 | | .co | $31.99 / $31.99 | $15.76 / $31.20 | | .xyz | $11.99 / $11.99 | $2.04 / $14.21 | | .app | $8.99 / $15.49 | $8.75 / $14.93 | | .dev | $8.99 / $12.99 | $8.75 / $12.87 | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Porkbun prices from porkbun.com/products/domains on 19 October 2026. Porkbun's .ai transfer costs $165.09, because a .ai transfer is billed for 2 years; ours is billed 2 years too, $170.98. ## Porkbun and Isthmus Domains: rules and payment | | Isthmus Domains | Porkbun | | --- | --- | --- | | Jurisdiction | Panama | United States | | ID document | Not requested (no KYC) | Veriff photo ID for a subset of new accounts | | Contact check | One verified email per domain | ICANN contact check | | Crypto | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | USDC through Coinbase Business | | Card | No | Yes | | Complaints about content | Panamanian court decision needed, with strict exceptions | US law and Porkbun's own policies | | Registrant record shows a company name instead of yours | Domain protection, +$29/year | Not compared | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* ## Is Porkbun cheaper than Isthmus Domains? Yes, on most extensions, as of 19 October 2026. Porkbun sells a .com at $11.08 a year; ours costs $11.99/year. Porkbun is also lower on the first year of .io ($28.12), .co ($15.76) and .xyz ($2.04), and on .ai ($82.70 a year). We do not try to beat US registrars on price. Our .com sits a little above the wholesale cost, and we compete on jurisdiction, identity checks and payment instead. All prices side by side: [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Will Porkbun's .com price change on 1 November 2026? Probably, but we cannot say when. Verisign's .com fee rises from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026. With the $0.20 ICANN fee, the wholesale cost becomes $11.17, which is above Porkbun's current $11.08. A registrar can sell below cost for a while, so this is our reading, not a fact about Porkbun's plans. We will check its price list again after that date. ## Does Porkbun ask for ID? Sometimes. Porkbun's help article says it asks a subset of new accounts for a photo ID through Veriff, based on location and other signals. You cannot know in advance whether your account will be in that subset. Isthmus Domains has no ID step. ICANN rules require the registrant email to be verified, and every domain is registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar; that is the only check: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Read [register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). ## Can I pay Porkbun in Bitcoin? Porkbun's payment page lists USDC through Coinbase Business. Its Bitcoin page mentions several cryptocurrencies through Coinbase, so the two pages do not say the same thing. We did not test it. Isthmus Domains takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a balance topped up from $25. There is no card option: crypto is the only way to pay. See [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ## When is Porkbun the better choice? Porkbun is the better choice when price is your first criterion and a US company suits you. It also takes cards. If you want your domain outside US jurisdiction, with no chance of an ID request and with complaints judged in court, Isthmus Domains is built for that. Read [offshore domain registration](https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/) to see what changes and what does not. ## Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains: FAQ ### Is Porkbun an offshore registrar? No. Porkbun is a US company, so US law governs complaints and data requests. Isthmus Domains is operated by DomaineGoat LLC in Panama: a complaint about copyright, defamation or politics needs a decision from a Panamanian court, and we release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ### Why is Porkbun's .com cheaper than yours? Porkbun sells a .com at $11.08 a year, close to the wholesale cost of $10.46 that applies until 31 October 2026. Our price is $11.99/year. We do not claim to be the least expensive registrar: we compete on jurisdiction, no ID checks and payment in six cryptocurrencies. ### Is there an offshore Porkbun alternative that takes crypto? Yes, if you accept a higher .com price. Isthmus Domains is in Panama, takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and asks for no ID in any case. A .com costs $11.99/year here, against $11.08 at Porkbun on 19 October 2026. If price is all you compare and a US company suits you, Porkbun stays the cheaper choice. ### Does Porkbun require ID verification? For some new accounts, yes. Porkbun's help article says a subset of new accounts must show a photo ID through Veriff, chosen using location and other signals. Isthmus Domains does not request an ID document; it verifies one email per domain, as ICANN rules require, and keeps it private. ### Which is cheaper for a .io, Porkbun or Isthmus Domains? Porkbun, for the first year: $28.12 against $34.49 here, as of 19 October 2026. Renewals are closer: $51.80 at Porkbun and $52.99 at Isthmus Domains. Look at the renewal price, since you pay it every year after the first. ### Can I move a domain from Porkbun to Isthmus Domains? Yes. Unlock the domain at Porkbun, get its transfer code, and start the transfer in our client area. The domain must be outside ICANN's 60-day lock after a registration or a transfer. A .com transfer costs $11.99 here. ## Sources 1. [Domain pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Why Porkbun asks for ID verification](https://kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08) 3. [Payment options](https://porkbun.com/support/payment_options) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08) 4. [Verisign .com price update 2026](https://osir.com/en/blog/verisign-com-price-update-2026/) — osir.com (checked 2026-10-08) **Offshore, no ID, paid in crypto** Search a name and see the price of each extension before you top up. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Complaints and court orders: what happens to your domain > How Isthmus Domains handles each complaint: copyright, defamation, UDRP, phishing, CSAM, fraud, foreign court orders, police requests. Panamanian courts decide. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) One table for every kind of complaint we receive: what we do, how fast, and what the sender must bring. A complaint alone suspends nothing, except five kinds of abuse that we name openly. **Quick answer — What happens when a complaint about my domain reaches Isthmus Domains?** As of 19 October 2026, a complaint alone suspends nothing at Isthmus Domains: we act on a decision that binds us, from a Panamanian court. Five abuses are the exception: phishing, malware, botnets and fraud on victims are handled within 24 hours of a well-documented report, and CSAM immediately. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## The rules in short | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Copyright (DMCA notices included), defamation, politics, competitors | No action without a decision from a Panamanian court | | Foreign court orders | No effect until recognised by the Fourth Chamber (Sala Cuarta) of Panama's Supreme Court | | Requests for your data | Answered only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Strict exceptions | Phishing (incl. pharming), malware, botnets, CSAM, and fraud that costs victims money | | Action on a strict exception | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report; CSAM immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority | | Trademark disputes | UDRP: lock within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider | | Every report | Gets an acknowledgement with a reference number | | Reply on other complaints | within 2 business days, with the route the sender must follow | ## Type of complaint, what we do, what the sender needs Each row is our written policy for that kind of complaint. Reports go to abuse@isthmusdomains.com; no account is needed to send one. | Type of complaint | What we do | What the sender needs | | --- | --- | --- | | Copyright (DMCA notice, takedown notice, piracy claim) | No suspension. We reply within 2 business days and explain the court route | A decision from a Panamanian court, or a foreign one recognised in Panama | | Defamation | No suspension and no change to the content, which we do not host | A Panamanian court decision naming the domain | | Political content or criticism of a government | No action on the complaint | A Panamanian court decision | | Competitor complaint | No action on the complaint | A Panamanian court decision, or a UDRP case for a trademark | | Trademark (UDRP) | Domain locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider; registrant record sent to the provider; panel decision applied | A UDRP complaint filed with an approved provider | | Trademark outside the UDRP | No action on a demand letter | A Panamanian court decision | | Phishing, including pharming | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | The domain, the URL and evidence: screenshot with date, or the phishing email with headers | | Malware | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | The URL that serves the file and a hash or scan result | | Botnet command and control | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | Technical evidence: traffic seen, samples, or a security vendor report | | Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) | Suspension immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority | The URL only. Never send the material itself | | Fraud that takes money from victims | Suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report | Evidence of the scheme: fake shop, investment or crypto scam, wallet drainer, bank or brand impersonation, stolen data for sale | | Foreign court order | No effect until Panama recognises it; then carried out | Recognition (exequatur) by the Sala Cuarta of the Supreme Court | | Foreign police or government request | No data released and no suspension on the request alone | A Panamanian court or prosecutor's order | | Order of a Panamanian prosecutor | Data we hold released when Panamanian law requires it; no suspension on that basis alone | A prosecutor's order under Panamanian law | Spam counts as abuse only when it carries one of the strict exceptions, for example a phishing link. Sanctions questions, content about drugs or weapons, and content that a foreign court ordered removed all need a Panamanian court decision. ## Why does a complaint alone not suspend a domain? Because a complaint is one side of a dispute, and only a court can weigh both sides. A copyright notice, a defamation claim or a competitor's letter may be right or wrong. We are not a judge, so we leave that decision to a Panamanian court. This protects publishers, critics and small businesses from takedown requests used as a pressure tool. It also gives the sender a clear path: file in Panama, or have a foreign judgment recognised there. Our reply within 2 business days says so in plain words. The legal basis for this approach is explained on [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). This is not legal advice. ## What happens with a foreign court order? A foreign court order has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it. Article 1419 of the Código Judicial sets the rule, and article 1420 asks the Procuraduría for an opinion. Article 156 of Ley 61 of 7 October 2015 lists the conditions. The party must file the judgment apostilled or authenticated, with a Spanish translation by a public translator. Once the Sala Cuarta grants recognition, the order counts as Panamanian and we carry it out. Until then, the domain stays as it is. The same goes for a request from a foreign police force or ministry. It must go through Panamanian legal process before we release any data or change any domain. ## Which cases are handled at once? Five kinds of abuse are handled on a well-documented report, without waiting for a court: phishing (including pharming), malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material, and fraud that takes money from victims. Fraud here covers fake shops, investment and crypto scams, wallet drainers, impersonation of a bank or brand, and the sale of stolen data. These cases harm third parties every hour the domain stays live, and ICANN's 2024 amendment to section 3.18 of the RAA requires registrars to act on DNS abuse. Suspension comes within 24 hours of a well-documented report. For CSAM, we act immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. How to send such a report: [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## When do you release data? DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case, where the dispute provider receives the registrant record. Every other request, from a lawyer, a company or a foreign state, waits for Panamanian legal process. ## What changes with Domain protection? With [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), DomaineGoat LLC is the registrant of record, so a complaint names the company, not you. A person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, and we tell you about it when the law allows. That review exists only with the option; without it, complaints follow the abuse policy set out above. Phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material are still handled at once. You pay +$29 a year per domain for it, in addition to the domain price on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). It follows the same abuse policy as any other domain. ## Questions about complaints ### Will you tell me when someone complains about my domain? With Domain protection, yes: a person reviews every complaint and you are told when the law allows it. For CSAM and some urgent cases, the law or the safety of a person may require us to act first. Without the option, complaints follow the abuse policy: a complaint outside the strict exceptions and the UDRP leads to no action until a Panamanian court decides. ### Can a copyright holder get my domain suspended? Not with a notice alone. A copyright holder needs a decision from a Panamanian court, or a foreign judgment that the Sala Cuarta of Panama's Supreme Court has recognised. We reply to the notice within 2 business days and explain this route. Your content is also subject to the rules of your host, which are separate from ours. ### Do you act on DMCA notices? A DMCA notice is a US procedure. We reply within 2 business days and act only on a decision that binds us: a Panamanian court decision, or a foreign judgment recognised in Panama. Your host, the registry and our accredited registrar partner may apply their own policies. Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud on victims are suspended within 24 hours of a well-documented report, and CSAM is handled immediately. ### What does a foreign police request lead to? On its own, no data release and no suspension. The request must go through Panamanian legal process and end in a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order. ### How fast do you act on phishing? Suspension comes within 24 hours of a well-documented report. The report should give the domain, the full URL and evidence such as a dated screenshot or the phishing email with its headers. Every sender gets an acknowledgement with a reference number. Pharming, which redirects users through DNS, counts as phishing. ### Does a UDRP complaint need a court decision too? No. The UDRP is an ICANN policy that every registrar must follow, so it works without a court. We lock the domain within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, send the registrant record to the provider and apply the panel's decision. Either side can still take the matter to a court. Details: [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). ### Is this page legal advice? No. This is not legal advice. It sets out our policy and the Panamanian texts it relies on, as we read them on 19 October 2026. Whether a website is legal where you live depends on your own law. For your own case, ask a lawyer admitted in your country. ## Sources 1. [Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta de Negocios Generales, 4 de mayo de 2022, expediente 9395-2022 (quotes Código Judicial art. 100, 1419, 1420 and Ley 61 de 2015 art. 156)](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (2022-05-04) 2. [2024 Global Amendments: DNS abuse](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (checked 2026-10-19) 4. [ICANN Registration Data Policy now in effect for contracted parties](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (2025-08-21) 5. [Ley 478 de 4 de agosto de 2025 (Código Procesal Penal arts. 338-A, 338-C)](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/30337/GacetaNo_30337_20250805.pdf) — Gaceta Oficial No. 30337 (5 August 2025) **Keep your domain under due process** Register in a few minutes, pay in crypto, and know in advance what a complaint can and cannot do. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [Report abuse](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Contact Isthmus Domains > Contact Isthmus Domains: support@isthmusdomains.com for orders, DNS and transfers, abuse@isthmusdomains.com for abuse reports. Legal requests: how to send them. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Two addresses cover everything: one for your account and domains, one for abuse reports. Here is which to use, what to write, and how legal requests reach us. **Quick answer — How do I contact Isthmus Domains?** Email **support@isthmusdomains.com** for orders, DNS, renewals and transfers, or **abuse@isthmusdomains.com** to report abuse. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals, as of 19 October 2026. ## Contacts at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Support | support@isthmusdomains.com | | Abuse reports | abuse@isthmusdomains.com (no account needed) | | Support hours and replies | Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals | | Abuse acknowledgement | an acknowledgement with a reference number | | Language | English | | Operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | What we never ask | We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat | ## Which address for which question? | Your question | Write to | Put in the subject | | --- | --- | --- | | An order, a top-up that is not yet credited, a failed registration | support@isthmusdomains.com | The order number or the TXID | | DNS records, nameservers, renewal, auto-renew | support@isthmusdomains.com | The domain name | | Transfer in or out, transfer (EPP) code | support@isthmusdomains.com | The domain name and "transfer" | | Domain protection: add it, end it, hand the domain back to your name | support@isthmusdomains.com | The domain name and "Domain protection" | | Phishing, malware, botnet, CSAM, fraud on victims | abuse@isthmusdomains.com | The domain name and the type of abuse | | Urgent case: threat to life, serious bodily injury, critical infrastructure, child exploitation | abuse@isthmusdomains.com | "URGENT" and the domain name | | Court order, UDRP notice or other legal request | support@isthmusdomains.com | "Legal request" and the domain name | ## What should I include in a support message? A short message with the right reference gets the fastest answer. Write from the verified email of the domain concerned, so that we can find your account without asking you for anything else. Include: - the **domain name** concerned; - the **order number**, or the **TXID** of your top-up if a payment is involved; - the coin and network you used, for example USDT on TRC-20; - what you expected and what happened, with the exact error text if there is one; - for DNS issues, the record you added and the result of a lookup. Do not send passwords or private keys. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. ## How do legal requests reach us? Send court orders, UDRP notices and other legal requests to support@isthmusdomains.com, with "Legal request" in the subject. They are addressed to DomaineGoat LLC, the operator of Isthmus Domains. We act on decisions of Panamanian courts. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A foreign judgment has effect only once the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court has recognised it. A letter from a foreign lawyer, a company or a foreign authority does not lead to the release of data or the suspension of a domain. The full table is on [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## Can I contact you before I buy? Yes. Ask support about an extension, a transfer or Domain protection before you top up. You do not need an account to ask. Prices for every extension are on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/), and [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/) explains the order steps. Many answers are also on the [FAQ](https://isthmusdomains.com/faq/). > **Beware of fake messages** We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. Messages from us come from an isthmusdomains.com address. If in doubt, sign in to the client area directly instead of clicking a link. ## Questions about contacting us ### How fast does Isthmus Domains reply? Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. Abuse reports get an acknowledgement with a reference number; phishing, malware, botnets and fraud on victims are acted on within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Complaints outside those cases get a reply within 2 business days, explaining the route the sender must follow. ### Is there a phone number or live chat? Support works by email, so that every request and answer is written down and nothing depends on a call. Write to support@isthmusdomains.com for your account and domains. For abuse, use abuse@isthmusdomains.com; no account is needed for either address. ### My top-up is not on my balance yet. What do I send? Send the TXID, the coin, the network and the amount to support@isthmusdomains.com. The top-up is credited once the network confirms it. Make sure you sent the exact amount shown, on the network shown on the order page. If you used a different network by mistake, say so clearly in your message. ### Can I write to you without giving my name? Yes. We do not need your name to answer a question or to handle your account. Write from the verified email of your domain so we can find your account. Abuse reports can also be sent from any address; add a way to reach you only if you want news of the outcome. **Ready to register?** Search a name and see its price per year before you write to us. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore registrar price index 2026 > Offshore registrar price index 2026: .com, .io and .ai prices at 10 registrars, offshore and US, checked October 2026. Ours: .com $11.99/year, no KYC. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) First-year and renewal prices of .com, .io and .ai at 10 registrars, five offshore and five in the United States, with jurisdiction, identity checks and accepted crypto. Every row carries the date it was read. **Quick answer — How much does an offshore domain cost in 2026?** The offshore registrar price index 2026 by **Isthmus Domains** shows .com list prices from $15.99 (1984 Hosting) to €18.90 (OrangeWebsite) at four offshore registrars, against $10.46 to $11.08 at US registrars, on 8 and 19 October 2026. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Its .com costs $11.99/year. ## The index in four numbers - **10** registrars compared: 5 offshore, 5 in the United States - **$11.17** .com wholesale cost from 1 November 2026 (Verisign $10.97 + ICANN $0.20) - **+53%** 1984 Hosting's offshore .com ($15.99) above Cloudflare's at-cost $10.46 - **3 of 10** registrars that accept Monero: Njalla, OrangeWebsite, 1984 Hosting ## Prices of .com, .io and .ai at 10 registrars First year / renewal, price per year. "—" means the registrar does not publish that figure in the source we read. Euro prices are shown in euros. | Registrar | .com | .io | .ai (per year, 2-year minimum) | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Isthmus Domains | $11.99 / $11.99 | $34.49 / $52.99 | $85.49 / $85.49 | 2026-10-19 | | Njalla | €15 / — | €45 / — | €75 / — | 2026-10-08 | | OrangeWebsite | €18.90 / — | €92.00 / — | €217.80 (term not stated) / — | 2026-10-19 | | 1984 Hosting | $15.99 / — | $79.99 / — | $119.99 / — | 2026-10-08 | | FlokiNET | €18.75 (secondary) / — | — | — | 2026-10-08 | | Epik | $15.99 / $15.99 | $55.95 / $55.95 | $74.95 / $74.95 | 2026-10-08 | | Namecheap | $6.48 with code NEWCOM648 / $18.48 ($14.78 with code COUPONFCNC) | $32.18 / $60.98 | $84.18 / $92.18 | 2026-10-19 (.com); 2026-10-08 (.io, .ai) | | Porkbun | $11.08 / $11.08 | $28.12 / $51.80 | $82.70 / $82.70 | 2026-10-19 | | Dynadot | $10.88 / $10.88 | $28.89 / $53.50 | $85.60 / $85.60 | 2026-10-08 | | Cloudflare Registrar | $10.46 / $10.46 | $32.00 / $50.00 | $80.00 / $80.00 | 2026-10-08 | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Checked 8 and 19 October 2026 (date per row). Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting publish one list price per extension and no separate renewal price, so the renewal cell shows "—". OrangeWebsite lists .ai with a 2-year minimum and does not say whether €217.80 covers one year or two. Namecheap's .com renewal is $18.48 at list price and $14.78 with a renewal code. ## Jurisdiction, identity checks and crypto at the same 10 registrars | Registrar | Jurisdiction | ID check (KYC) | Crypto accepted | Monero | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Isthmus Domains | Panama (DomaineGoat LLC) | None; one verified email per domain | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | No | 2026-10-19 | | Njalla | Costa Rica (njalla.srl; Nevis until late 2024) | None; email or XMPP (secondary) | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH | Yes | 2026-10-08 | | OrangeWebsite | Iceland | A valid email, in its own words | Through BitPay and CoinPayments | Yes | 2026-10-08 | | 1984 Hosting | Iceland | — | BTC, XMR (not for customers in Iceland) | Yes | 2026-10-08 | | FlokiNET | Iceland, Romania, Finland | Minimal data (secondary) | BTC (secondary) | — | 2026-10-08 | | Epik | United States | — | Not confirmed in 2026 | — | 2026-10-08 | | Namecheap | United States | ID and selfie (Veriff) possible in a dispute or abuse case | BTC by balance top-up (BTCPay, BitPay) | — | 2026-10-08 | | Porkbun | United States | Photo ID (Veriff) for a subset of new accounts | USDC through Coinbase Business | — | 2026-10-08 | | Dynadot | United States | — | BTC, USDT, USDC | — | 2026-10-08 | | Cloudflare Registrar | United States | — | None documented | No | 2026-10-08 | *Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.* Checked 8 and 19 October 2026 (date per row). "—" means not published in the sources we read. "Secondary" means the fact comes from a directory or forum, not the registrar's own site. ## What are the key findings of the index? Six findings, each from the tables above. 1. **Offshore usually costs more on .com.** At the four other offshore registrars, list prices start at $15.99 (1984 Hosting), 53% above Cloudflare's at-cost $10.46, and reach €18.90 (OrangeWebsite). Isthmus Domains charges $11.99, the same to renew. 2. **The .com floor moves on 1 November 2026.** The wholesale cost goes from $10.46 to $11.17 (+$0.71, or +6.8%). Cloudflare ($10.46), Dynadot ($10.88) and Porkbun ($11.08) are below the new floor today. 3. **First-year .com promos hide the renewal.** Namecheap's $6.48 needs a new-customer code, and its renewal is $18.48 at list price ($14.78 with a code), 2.9 times the promo year. 4. **.io renewals jump.** At four US registrars, the .io renewal is 56% to 89% above the first year: Cloudflare $32.00 to $50.00, Porkbun $28.12 to $51.80, Dynadot $28.89 to $53.50, Namecheap $32.18 to $60.98. 5. **.ai has no offshore discount.** In US dollars, .ai runs from $74.95 (Epik) to $119.99 (1984 Hosting) a year; Njalla lists €75. Epik sits below Cloudflare's at-cost $80.00 (cfdomainpricing.com, 8 October 2026). 6. **Monero is an offshore feature.** Three of the five offshore registrars accept it; none of the five US registrars documents it. Isthmus Domains does not accept Monero. ## How was the index built? We read each price on a known date and wrote that date on its row. - **Sources.** The registrar's own price list where we could read it (Njalla, OrangeWebsite, 1984 Hosting, Porkbun, Dynadot), cfdomainpricing.com for Cloudflare, domainoffer.net for Namecheap and Epik, and the directory whtop for FlokiNET. - **Dates.** OrangeWebsite, Porkbun and Namecheap's .com were read on 19 October 2026; the rest on 8 October 2026. - **ICANN fee.** Namecheap adds the $0.20 ICANN fee at checkout: its .com prices of 19 October 2026 are shown before it, its 8 October prices with it. - **Promo codes.** A first-year price that needs a code is marked as such, and a renewal price with a code is shown next to the list price. - **Currencies.** Euro prices stay in euros; we convert none of them. - **.ai.** Prices are per year; most registrars sell .ai for at least 2 years at a time. - **Our own prices** come from our live price list, the same one used at checkout. We do not claim to be the least expensive registrar. ## What does a .com cost over five years at each registrar? Five years of a .com, at the prices of October 2026 and before the 1 November rise: - Cloudflare: $52.30 (5 × $10.46) - Dynadot: $54.40 - Porkbun: $55.40 - **Isthmus Domains: $59.95** (5 × $11.99, since registration and renewal cost the same) - 1984 Hosting: $79.95 (if its list price applies every year) - Epik: $79.95 - Namecheap: $80.40 (one promo year + four renewals at list price; $65.60 with a renewal code) - Njalla: €75 (if its list price applies every year) - OrangeWebsite: €94.50 (same condition) The offshore registrars ranked on this number are on [offshore registrars ranked by price](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/). See the full [price list](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) and the [.com page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/com/). > **Licence and citation** This index is licensed CC BY 4.0. You may copy, share and adapt it, including for commercial use, if you credit the source. Cite as: Isthmus Domains, "Offshore registrar price index 2026", https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/, prices checked 8 and 19 October 2026. ## Offshore registrar price index: FAQ ### How much does an offshore .com cost in 2026? Between $15.99 and €18.90 a year at the offshore registrars we checked in October 2026: 1984 Hosting $15.99, Njalla €15, FlokiNET about €18.75 and OrangeWebsite €18.90. Isthmus Domains, offshore in Panama, charges $11.99/year to register and to renew. ### Why are offshore registrars more expensive than Porkbun or Cloudflare? The wholesale cost is the same for everyone: $10.46 for a .com until 31 October 2026. Cloudflare sells at that cost, and Porkbun close to it. Smaller offshore providers add a larger margin, and some price in euros. The index shows the gap; it does not measure each company's costs. ### Will .com prices rise in November 2026? The wholesale cost will. Verisign's fee goes from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026, so the cost with the ICANN fee rises from $10.46 to $11.17. Registrars that sell below $11.17 today, such as Cloudflare, Dynadot and Porkbun, will likely adjust. We plan to check again after that date. ### Why is the .io renewal higher than the first year? Many registrars sell the first year of .io below the usual price and charge the full price on renewal. In this index, Porkbun goes from $28.12 to $51.80 and Namecheap from $32.18 to $60.98. At Isthmus Domains, .io costs $34.49 the first year and $52.99 after. ### Why do some cells show a dash? A dash means the registrar does not publish that figure in the source we read. Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting show one list price per extension, without a separate renewal price. For FlokiNET, we found only a .com price, in a secondary directory. ### Can I use this data in an article or a report? Yes. The index is licensed CC BY 4.0. Credit "Isthmus Domains, Offshore registrar price index 2026" with a link to this page and the dates of the check. Prices change, so quote the date with the figure. ## Sources (prices checked 8 and 19 October 2026) 1. [Njalla pricing](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 2. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments](https://www.orangewebsite.com/company/bitcoin-crypto-currency) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08) 4. [Price list](https://1984.hosting/product/pricelist/) — 1984 Hosting (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [FAQ](https://1984.hosting/faq/) — 1984 Hosting (checked 2026-10-08) 6. [FlokiNET plans](https://www.whtop.com/plans/flokinet.is/141187) — whtop (secondary) (checked 2026-10-08) 7. [.com prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 8. [.io prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/io) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 9. [.ai prices by registrar](https://domainoffer.net/tld/ai) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-08) 10. [Namecheap .com prices and codes](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com/namecheap) — domainoffer.net (checked 2026-10-19) 11. [Domain pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 12. [Why Porkbun asks for ID verification](https://kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08) 13. [Identity and payment verification](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10520/45/identity-and-payment-verification) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) 14. [Domain extensions and prices](https://www.dynadot.com/domain/tlds) — Dynadot (checked 2026-10-08) 15. [Paying with crypto](https://www.dynadot.com/help/question/pay-crypto) — Dynadot (checked 2026-10-08) 16. [Cloudflare Registrar prices](https://cfdomainpricing.com/) — cfdomainpricing.com (checked 2026-10-08) 17. [Cloudflare Registrar FAQ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/registrar/faq/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-08) 18. [Epik gets acquired again, the plot thickens](https://domainincite.com/29434-epik-gets-acquired-again-the-plot-thickens) — Domain Incite (4 February 2024) 19. [Verisign Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (.com fee from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001014473/000101447326000019/q12026earningsrelease.htm) — Verisign (SEC EDGAR filing) (23 April 2026, checked 2026-10-19) 20. [Cloudflare Registrar: domains at cost](https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-19) 21. [Verisign .com price update 2026](https://osir.com/en/blog/verisign-com-price-update-2026/) — osir.com (secondary) (checked 2026-10-08) **One price to register and renew** Offshore in Panama, no ID, paid in crypto. Check any name before you top up. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Domain protection: your domain, registered in our company name > Domain protection, +$29/year per domain: our Panama company is the registrant of record, transfer lock on, a person reads every complaint. No KYC. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Four protections on top of the standard registration. The registrant record and the public WHOIS show a company in Panama, not you. You keep full control, and the abuse rules stay the same. **Quick answer — What is Domain protection at Isthmus Domains?** Domain protection costs $29 per year and per domain, on top of the domain price, as of 19 October 2026. DomaineGoat LLC becomes the registrant of record, the transfer lock is on, we keep only your email, and a person reads every complaint before any action. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Domain protection: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | +$29/year per domain, on top of the domain price | | Registrant of record | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | Beneficiary | You: full control of DNS, nameservers and renewal | | Transfer lock | On by default; every transfer or DNS change is confirmed from your account | | Your data | Minimal: DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email. Released only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Complaints | Every complaint read by a person before any action on the domain (only with Domain protection) | | Extensions | 54 extensions | | Sold with Domain protection only | .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi | | On a transfer in | $29 covers the year the transfer adds; the time already paid at your current registrar is billed pro rata from your balance | | Back to your own name | On request, free of charge | | Transfer code | free, requested from the client area | ## What are the four protections? Domain protection adds exactly four things to a standard registration. Nothing else is promised. - **1. Registered in our company name** — The registrant record and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. You stay the beneficiary and can take the domain back in your own name, free of charge. - **2. Transfer lock on by default** — Every transfer or DNS change must be confirmed from your account. Access to your email alone is not enough to move the domain. - **3. Your data kept to the minimum** — DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email. The registrant record sent to our registrar partner and to the registry carries the company's details, not yours. - **4. Every complaint read by a person** — A person reads each complaint before any action on the domain, and you are told when the law allows it. This review exists only with Domain protection. Phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material are still handled at once. ## What does each protection mean in practice? **Registered in our company name.** With a standard registration, you are the registrant of record: the registrant record is yours, built from the email you verify. Registries that hold registrant data, such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital), receive it, even when public WHOIS hides it. With Domain protection, the registrant is DomaineGoat LLC, so they hold our company's details, not yours. The .com and .net registries (Verisign) are thin: they receive no registrant contact data either way, so on a .com the option changes what our registrar partner holds and what RDAP shows. **Transfer lock on by default.** The domain carries a lock that blocks transfers to another registrar. To move it, or to change its DNS, you confirm the action from your account. This protects the domain if someone gains access to your email. **Your data kept to the minimum.** DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email, plus the orders and records needed to manage the domain. The registrant record sent to our registrar partner and to the registry carries the company's details, not your email. DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. **Every complaint read by a person.** A person reads the complaint and checks it against our policy before any action on the domain, and you are told when the law allows it. Phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material are still handled at once. Without Domain protection, complaints follow the [abuse policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/): an acknowledgement with a reference number, no action on a complaint alone about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor, and action within 24 hours of a well-documented report on phishing, malware, botnets or fraud. The reading by a person and the notice to you come with the option. ## Standard registration vs Domain protection | | Standard registration | With Domain protection | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | The domain price only, e.g. $11.99/year for a .com | Domain price + $29 a year | | Registrant of record | You | DomaineGoat LLC | | What the registry receives | The registrant record built from your verified email (registries such as .org or .io); the .com and .net registries receive no contact data | Our company's details as registrant | | Public WHOIS / RDAP | Your email hidden where the extension allows privacy; what stays public depends on each registry | DomaineGoat LLC, never you | | Transfer lock | Managed by you | On by default; transfers and DNS changes confirmed from your account | | Complaint handling | The abuse policy: no action on a complaint alone about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor; phishing, malware, botnets and fraud acted on within 24 hours of a well-documented report | A person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, and you are told when the law allows it | | Release of your data | Only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | Same rule; the registry and our registrar partner hold the company's details, not yours | | What DomaineGoat LLC holds | Your verified email and your orders | Your verified email and your orders; the registrant record carries the company's details, not yours | | UDRP trademark complaint (generic extensions) | Filed against you | Filed against DomaineGoat LLC; we tell you, and you can defend | | Control of DNS, nameservers, renewal | You | You | | On a transfer in | The transfer price of the extension | +$29 for the year the transfer adds; time already paid elsewhere billed pro rata | | Extensions | Every extension we sell, except those below | 54 extensions; the only way to buy .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi | ## Who sees what Five parties can see data about a domain. Here is what each one sees, with and without Domain protection. | Who | Standard registration | With Domain protection | | --- | --- | --- | | The registry (e.g. PIR for .org, Identity Digital for .io; the .com and .net registries hold no contact data) | The registrant record built from your verified email, kept under the registry's own law | DomaineGoat LLC and its address in Panama | | Our ICANN-accredited registrar partner, shown in RDAP | The registrant record built from your verified email, under ICANN rules | DomaineGoat LLC's details as registrant | | The public WHOIS / RDAP lookup | Registrar, dates, status, nameservers; personal data redacted where allowed | Registrar, dates, status, nameservers, and DomaineGoat LLC as registrant | | Isthmus Domains (us) | The verified email of each domain, your orders | The verified email of each domain and your orders; your email stays with us | | You | Everything, with full control | Everything, with full control as beneficiary | A UDRP provider receives the registrant record: yours for a standard registration, that of DomaineGoat LLC with Domain protection. ## What stays yours? The domain stays yours to use and to leave with. DomaineGoat LLC is the registrant of record, and you are the beneficiary. - **Full control**: DNS records, nameservers and renewals are managed from your account, as with any domain. - **A free transfer code**: free, requested from the client area. You can move the domain to another registrar. - **Back to your own name**: on request, we hand the domain over to your own name, free of charge. These rules are written in the [terms of service](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/), in the clause on Domain protection. ## What Domain protection does not do It keeps you out of the registrant record. It does not give a domain immunity. The abuse rules are the same for every domain, protected or not; the option adds a reading by a person before any action. - **Strict exceptions still apply**: phishing (including pharming), malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report (CSAM: immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority). - **Panamanian law still decides**: a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order, or a foreign judgment recognised in Panama, is applied, and it can include the release of the email we hold. - **UDRP decisions are applied**: a trademark panel can order a transfer. We tell you about the complaint so you can defend yourself. - **Your hosting and payment are separate**: the option does not hide the server that hosts your site. A crypto payment stays visible on its public blockchain. The full complaint process is on [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## How much does Domain protection cost? $29 per year and per domain, on top of the domain price. It renews each year with the domain. Some examples as of 19 October 2026: - **.com**: $11.99/year for the domain + $29 for Domain protection. - **.io**: $34.49/year the first year, then $52.99/year, + $29 each year. - **.ai**: $85.49/year, sold 2 years at a time, + $29 for each year. - **.de**, sold with Domain protection only: $36.99/year in total, of which $7.99 is the domain. - **.uk**, sold with Domain protection only: $38.49/year in total, of which $9.49 is the domain. All prices are on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/), paid from your crypto balance. ## Which extensions can have Domain protection? Domain protection is available on 54 extensions: .com, .net, .org, .io, .ai, .co, .app, .dev, .xyz, .info, .me, .de, .uk, .online, .shop, .store, .site, .tech, .nl, .biz, .tv, .cc, .gg, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cloud, .vip, .club, .live, .pro, .blog, .art, .design, .agency, .studio, .digital, .world, .life, .space, .website, .fun, .page, .link, .network, .email, .media, .news, .software, .cz, .nz, .fi. 12 of them are sold with Domain protection only: .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. Their registries want a name and a postal address in the record, and some publish or check them under national rules. Registering them in our company name means the registry receives the details of DomaineGoat LLC, not yours. Each one has its rules on the [extensions page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/). ## How is it different from free WHOIS privacy? WHOIS privacy hides your email from the public; Domain protection takes you out of the registrant record itself. With free WHOIS privacy, you are the registrant. Registries that hold registrant data, such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital), keep the registrant record under their own law, and the public record hides your email where the extension allows it. With Domain protection, the registrant is DomaineGoat LLC: the registrant record carries the company's details, and the public record shows our company. On a .com or a .net, Verisign receives no contact data in either case. WHOIS privacy is enough for most domains. Domain protection is for people who also want a transfer lock, a reading by a person of every complaint, and no personal record at the registrar or the registry. Our guide shows how to [check what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/) in each case. ## Domain protection vs Njalla's model Njalla, a privacy domain service based in Costa Rica, also registers domains in its own name. Here is how the two compare, from its public pages. *Checked 8 and 19 October 2026 (date per row)* | | Isthmus Domains with Domain protection | Njalla | | --- | --- | --- | | Registrant of record | DomaineGoat LLC (Panama) | Njalla's own company (per its terms) | | Company country | Panama | Costa Rica (njalla.srl), after a move from Nevis in late 2024 | | Price of a .com | $11.99/year + $29 | €15/year, in its name by default | | Crypto accepted | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH | | Monero | No | Yes | | Free hand-back to your own name | Yes, on request | Check its terms | | Checked on | 19 October 2026 | 8 October 2026 | Njalla prices from njal.la/pricing, read on 8 October 2026. Njalla's .com in its name costs less than a .com with our Domain protection. Our plain .com ($11.99/year) costs less than Njalla's €15. ## Njalla or Isthmus Domains: which one fits? If you want the smallest bill for a domain held in a company's name, and you pay in Monero, Njalla fits better. Its .com is €15 a year as of 8 October 2026, less than our .com with Domain protection. If you want to choose for each domain between your own name and a company name, Isthmus Domains fits better. The plain .com costs $11.99/year with free WHOIS privacy, and you add the option only where you need it. Our rules on complaints, court orders and data are written for Panama. The full side-by-side view is on [Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/). ## How do I add or remove Domain protection? Tick Domain protection when you order, or add it later from your account. It is paid from your balance at $29 a year. On a transfer in, $29 covers the year the transfer adds, and the time already paid at your current registrar is billed pro rata from your balance once the transfer is done. To stop it, ask for the domain to be handed over to your own name, free of charge. The registrant record then shows you, with WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it. For the 12 extensions sold with Domain protection only, the hand-back depends on the registry's own rules for a registrant in your name. ## Domain protection: FAQ ### If the domain is in your company's name, is it still mine? Yes. DomaineGoat LLC is the registrant of record, and you are the beneficiary. You control DNS, nameservers and renewals from your account. You can get the transfer code for free and move the domain, or ask for it to be put in your own name at no cost. The terms of service set this out in writing. ### Does Domain protection stop every takedown? No. It sells discretion towards the registrar and the registry, not immunity. Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension on a well-documented report. A Panamanian court order is applied. What it adds is a reading by a person of every complaint before any action on the domain, and a notice to you when the law allows it; that review is not part of a standard registration. ### What happens in a UDRP trademark dispute? The complaint is filed against the registrant of record, DomaineGoat LLC. We tell you, the beneficiary, so you can answer the complaint and defend yourself. The domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, as for every generic extension; country codes follow their registry's own dispute policy. The panel's decision is then applied. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). ### How much does Domain protection cost on a .com? A .com costs $11.99/year, and Domain protection adds $29 a year, so you pay both each year. The option is per domain: you can protect one name and keep your other domains as standard registrations. Prices as of 19 October 2026. ### Why are .de and .uk sold only with Domain protection? Because their registries want a name and a postal address for the registrant, under their national rules. We do not ask for yours, so the domain is registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. The price shown, for example $36.99/year for a .de, already includes Domain protection. ### Can someone transfer my domain if they get into my email? Not easily. With Domain protection, the transfer lock is on by default, and every transfer or DNS change must be confirmed from your account. Access to your email alone is not enough. Use a strong password and keep your account login private. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. ### Will you tell me if someone complains about my domain? Yes, when the law allows it. A person reads every complaint about a protected domain before any action, and you are told about it. For phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material, we act at once, and the notice can come after the action. Without the option, complaints follow the abuse policy. ### What does Domain protection change on a .com? Verisign, the .com registry, is a thin registry: it receives no registrant contact data, with or without the option, and its RDAP shows the registrar, the nameservers and the dates. On a .com, Domain protection changes the registrant record held by our ICANN-accredited registrar partner, and what RDAP shows: DomaineGoat LLC instead of you. It also turns the transfer lock on and adds a reading by a person of every complaint. ### Can I add Domain protection to a domain I transfer in? Yes. Tick it on the transfer order: $29 covers the year the transfer adds, and the time already paid at your current registrar is billed pro rata ($29 a year) from your balance once the transfer is done. The transfer itself costs the transfer price of the extension, for example $11.99/year for a .com. The registrant of record then changes to DomaineGoat LLC, and the transfer lock goes on. ## Sources 1. [Njalla pricing](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 2. [Njalla has silently changed: a word of caution](https://xn--gckvb8fzb.com/njalla-has-silently-changed-a-word-of-caution/) — independent blog (14 September 2025) 3. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO (checked 2026-10-19) 4. [Registration Data Policy now in effect](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (21 August 2025) 5. [Global amendment to the RAA and Base gTLD Registry Agreement (DNS abuse)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (5 April 2024) 6. [ICANN Lookup (RDAP)](https://lookup.icann.org/en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) **Protect a domain in our company name** Search a name and tick Domain protection at checkout, or add it later from your account. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Isthmus Domains FAQ: offshore domains, no KYC, crypto > 31 answers about Isthmus Domains: offshore registration in Panama, no KYC, crypto top-ups from $25, .com $11.99/year, complaints and court orders. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/faq/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Short answers about offshore registration, KYC, payment, prices, complaints and day-to-day management. Each answer links to the page with the full detail. **Quick answer — What is Isthmus Domains, in one paragraph?** **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year with WHOIS privacy included. We act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone, and handle phishing, malware and fraud on a well-documented report. ## About Isthmus Domains ### Who runs Isthmus Domains? Isthmus Domains is run by DomaineGoat LLC, a company incorporated in Panama, which is not an ICANN-accredited registrar. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. More on [about Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/about/). ### What does offshore mean for my domain? It means the company that manages your domain is in Panama, so Panamanian law decides how complaints and data requests are handled. The domain itself still follows ICANN rules and the rules of its registry, such as Verisign for .com. Offshore is not above the law. The full explanation is on [offshore domain registration](https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/). ### Why Panama? Panama has a data protection law, Ley 81 of 2019, in force since 29 March 2021, and its Constitution protects private documents in article 29. A foreign judgment has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it. This is not legal advice; the sources are on [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ### Is Isthmus Domains the right choice for me? It fits if you want a domain paid in crypto, with no ID check, and complaints about your content judged by a court rather than a form. It does not fit if you need Monero or a card payment. It does not fit a project built on phishing, malware or fraud either: those domains are suspended on a well-documented report. Compare prices on [offshore registrars compared by price (2026)](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/). ### Is offshore domain registration legal? In most countries, yes: buying a domain from a registrar abroad is an ordinary commercial choice. Your content is still judged by the law that applies to you, wherever the registrar is. This is not legal advice. Our guide [is offshore domain registration legal?](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/) explains the details and the usual limits. ## Privacy and KYC ### Do you check my identity? No. Isthmus Domains runs no KYC: no passport, no ID card, no selfie and no ID number. The only contact data we collect is one email address for each domain, required and verified: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Opening the account itself needs no email. That email is kept private and stays out of the public record wherever the registry allows privacy. Details on [register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). ### What does the public WHOIS show for my domain? The registrar, the creation and expiry dates, the status codes and the nameservers. Your email is redacted wherever the extension allows privacy, under the ICANN Registration Data Policy in effect since 21 August 2025; what stays public depends on each registry. For .com and .net, Verisign's RDAP holds no registrant contact data at all. With Domain protection, the record shows DomaineGoat LLC. Check it yourself with our guide on [what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/). ### When do you give my data to someone else? We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A foreign lawyer, a private company or a foreign government needs Panamanian legal process first. With Domain protection, the registrant record carries the details of DomaineGoat LLC, not yours. ### What is Domain protection? An option at $29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price. The domain is registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC, the transfer lock is on by default, your data is kept to the minimum, and a person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, a review that comes only with the option. You stay the beneficiary. See [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/). ### Is a domain with Domain protection still mine? Yes. Our company is the registrant of record, and you are the beneficiary with full control of DNS, nameservers and renewals. The transfer code is free, and on request we hand the domain over to your own name at no cost. These rights are written in the [terms of service](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/). ### Why must I confirm an email after registration? Because ICANN's 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement requires every registrar to verify the registrant email or phone within 15 days. We verify the email. If it is not confirmed in time, the domain can be suspended until it is. Use an address you will keep, since renewal notices go there too. ## Payment ### Which cryptocurrencies do you accept? Six coins: Bitcoin on-chain, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), Ether, Solana and Litecoin. You send them to top up a balance, then pay domains from it. The networks and the confirmations each one needs are on [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ### Do you accept Monero? No. Monero (XMR) is not accepted, and neither are Bitcoin Lightning or BNB Chain tokens. If Monero is a must for you, Njalla and OrangeWebsite accept it as of October 2026. Our accepted coins are BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. ### Can I pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer? No. Isthmus Domains accepts crypto only. There is no card form, no PayPal button and no bank account to wire to. This keeps the checkout free of bank details and identity checks. If you do not hold crypto yet, you need a wallet with one of the six accepted coins. ### What is the minimum top-up? The minimum top-up is $25. If your cart costs less, the rest stays on your balance for later. When a purchase costs less than the minimum, the part added only to reach it can be refunded on request within 30 days, in USDT or USDC, if it has not been spent. ### Does my balance expire? No. Whatever you do not spend stays on your account with no end date, and it can pay for new domains, renewals, transfers and Domain protection later. Only the part added to a small purchase to reach the $25 minimum can be paid back, on request within 30 days, in USDT or USDC. The rest is not refunded, except where the law requires it. ## Prices and extensions ### How much does a .com cost? A .com costs $11.99/year the first year and $11.99/year to renew, as of 19 October 2026. WHOIS privacy is included at no extra cost. A transfer from another registrar costs $11.99/year and adds a year to the expiry date. Domain protection, if you want it, adds $29 a year. Every other extension is in the [price grid](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ### How much do .io and .ai cost? A .io costs $34.49/year the first year, then $52.99/year to renew. A .ai costs $85.49/year, and its registry sells it 2 years at a time, so the first order covers 2 years. Both have their own pages: [.io](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/) and [.ai](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/). ### Which extensions do you sell? Generic extensions such as .com, .net and .org, newer ones such as .io, .ai, .app, .dev and .xyz, and several country codes. 32 of them have a detailed page with their registry and rules. All are listed with prices on [domain extensions](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/). ### Why are some extensions sold with Domain protection only? Their registries want a name and a postal address for the registrant. We do not ask for yours, so these domains are registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. They are .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. Their shown price already includes the $29 a year for Domain protection, for example $36.99/year for a .de. ### Are you cheaper than other registrars? Than some offshore ones, yes; than every registrar, no. We do not claim to be the cheapest registrar. Our .com at $11.99/year costs less than Njalla's €15 (checked 8 October 2026), but Porkbun ($11.08) and Cloudflare ($10.46) charge less. See the [offshore price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/). ## Complaints, abuse and disputes ### Can a complaint get my domain suspended? Not on its own. Complaints about copyright, defamation or politics, or sent by a competitor, wait for a decision from a Panamanian court. A judgment from another country counts only once Panama has recognised it. Only five kinds of abuse lead to action on a well-documented report: phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims (within 24 hours of a well-documented report), and child sexual abuse material (immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority). See [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ### Do you act on DMCA notices? A DMCA notice is a US procedure. We reply within 2 business days and act only on a decision that binds us: a Panamanian court decision, or a foreign judgment recognised in Panama. Your host, the registry and our accredited registrar partner may apply their own policies. Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud on victims are suspended within 24 hours of a well-documented report, and CSAM is handled immediately. ### What counts as abuse? Phishing (including pharming), malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material, and fraud that takes money from victims: fake shops, investment and crypto scams, wallet drainers, impersonation of a bank or brand, and the sale of stolen data. Spam counts only when it carries one of these. We suspend these within 24 hours of a well-documented report (CSAM: immediately). ### How do I report abuse? Write to abuse@isthmusdomains.com; you do not need an account. Include the domain, the exact URL, the type of abuse and your evidence. You receive an acknowledgement with a reference number. Reports about child sexual abuse material are handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. The full process is on [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ### What happens in a trademark dispute? On generic extensions such as .com, it goes through the UDRP, the procedure ICANN requires; country codes follow their registry's own dispute policy. The domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, the dispute provider receives the registrant record, and we apply the panel decision. With Domain protection, we tell you about the complaint so you can defend yourself. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). ### What content is not allowed? Abuse in the strict sense above leads to suspension. Other disputes, such as copyright, defamation, drugs and weapons content, sanctions questions or content a court ordered removed, go to a Panamanian court, or the UDRP for trademarks. The rules are on the [acceptable use policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/). ## Managing your domains ### How fast is a domain registered? A domain is registered usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. The time before that depends on your coin: each network needs a set number of confirmations, listed with the usual time on [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). A failed order is not lost money: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. You can then pick another name. ### Is DNS included? Yes, at no cost: we include free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). You can switch between our DNS and your own nameservers at any time from your account, and the change reaches the registry once you save it. If Domain protection is on, each DNS change is confirmed from your account first. Support can help with DNS settings. Our support line: Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. ### How do renewals work? Renewals are paid from your balance at the renewal price of the grid. The rule: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Keep enough balance before the expiry date, or top up from $25. The renewal column of the [price grid](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) shows what each year will cost. ### Can I transfer a domain in or out? Yes, both ways. A transfer in costs the renewal price and adds a year on gTLDs such as .com; a .ai transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) and adds 2 years. A transfer out is free: the code is free, requested from the client area. ICANN rules block a transfer for 60 days after a gTLD registration or transfer. Steps on [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/). **Still have a question?** Search a name to see its price, or write to support before you order. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [Contact](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # How to check what WHOIS shows for a domain > Check the public WHOIS/RDAP record of any domain at lookup.icann.org in 4 steps, and see what Isthmus Domains shows by default and with Domain protection. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Look up any domain's public record with ICANN's own tool, read each field, and compare what an Isthmus Domains registration shows with and without Domain protection. **Quick answer — How do I check what WHOIS shows for my domain?** Go to lookup.icann.org, type the domain and read the RDAP result. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, its domains show no personal data in the public record by default. With Domain protection, at $29 a year, the record shows DomaineGoat LLC. ## WHOIS lookup at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Official tool | lookup.icann.org, free, no account | | Protocol | RDAP, which replaced WHOIS for gTLDs on 28 January 2025 | | Data rules | ICANN Registration Data Policy, in effect since 21 August 2025 | | Covers | Generic extensions (.com, .net, .org, .xyz…); many country codes, such as .io or .de, need their registry's own tool | | .com and .net | Thin registries: Verisign's RDAP shows the registrar, the nameservers and the dates, and no registrant contact data | | Isthmus Domains, standard | Your email, the only contact data we collect, stays out of the public record where the extension allows it; what stays public depends on each registry | | Isthmus Domains, Domain protection | Registrant shown as DomaineGoat LLC | | Time needed | About one minute | ## Four steps to look up a domain 1. **Open ICANN Lookup** — Go to lookup.icann.org/en in any browser. It is ICANN's own tool, it is free and it needs no account. 2. **Type the domain** — Enter the name with its extension, for example example.com, without http:// or www. Then press Lookup. 3. **Read the registrant section** — Look for the Registrant or Contact entries. A private domain shows redacted fields or a company name, not a person. 4. **Check the status codes** — Find the Domain Status lines. clientTransferProhibited means a transfer lock is on, which blocks moves to another registrar. ## What does each part of the result mean? An RDAP result has a few standard parts. Here is what to look at: - **Domain information**: the name, its registry ID, and the creation, update and expiry dates. Check the expiry date against your renewal settings. - **Domain status**: EPP codes such as clientTransferProhibited (transfer lock) or clientHold (the domain does not resolve). A status starting with "server" was set by the registry, not the registrar. - **Nameservers**: the DNS servers the domain points to. They must match your DNS settings. - **Registrar**: the ICANN-accredited registrar the domain is registered through, with its abuse contact. For an Isthmus Domains domain, it is our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. - **Contacts**: the registrant, administrative and technical contacts. On a private domain, personal fields read as redacted. If you see your own name, address or phone in the Contacts part, the domain is not private. ## What an Isthmus Domains registration shows The public RDAP record of a .com, by option. Verisign, the .com registry, is thin: the registrant fields come from our registrar partner's record. The registrar, dates and nameservers are public in both cases. | Field in the public record | Standard registration | With Domain protection | | --- | --- | --- | | Registrant name | Redacted | DomaineGoat LLC | | Registrant organisation | Redacted, or empty | DomaineGoat LLC | | Registrant country | Not collected (we ask only for an email); redacted or empty | Panama | | Registrant email | Not shown; a contact form or relay may be listed | Not yours | | Postal address and phone | Not collected, so nothing of yours to publish | Not yours | | Transfer lock (clientTransferProhibited) | As you set it | On by default | | Registrar, dates, nameservers | Public | Public | What the registry itself stores is a separate question. The .com and .net registries (Verisign) are thin and hold no registrant contact data. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) hold the registrant record: built from your verified email for a standard registration, that of DomaineGoat LLC with Domain protection. > **The public record is not the whole picture** Redaction hides data from the public. Our registrar partner, and the registries that hold registrant data, still keep the registration data under their own rules. DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ## How do I check a country-code domain such as .de or .uk? Use the registry's own lookup, because many country codes do not publish in ICANN's RDAP system. ICANN Lookup often returns no data for them. - **.de**: the DENIC lookup on denic.de. - **.uk**: the Nominet WHOIS on nominet.uk. - **.nl**: the SIDN lookup on sidn.nl. These registries hide personal data of individuals under their own rules. At Isthmus Domains, .de, .uk and .nl are sold with Domain protection only, so their record shows DomaineGoat LLC. A .de costs $36.99/year in total. Each extension's rules are on its page, listed under [domain extensions](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/). ## What should I do if my name shows in WHOIS? First check whether the registry allows privacy for that extension. If it does, your current registrar can usually turn privacy on in its settings. If you would rather move the domain, transfer it to Isthmus Domains at the renewal price, for example $11.99/year for a .com. WHOIS privacy is free where the registry allows it. For the registry to hold a company's details instead of yours, add [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) for $29 a year. Old records can stay in third-party archives after a change. A new lookup shows only the current record. ## Why did WHOIS become RDAP? RDAP returns structured data over HTTPS, while the old WHOIS protocol returned plain text with no standard format. ICANN ended the WHOIS requirement for generic extensions on 28 January 2025, and RDAP became the official source. The Registration Data Policy came into effect on 21 August 2025. It sets which fields registrars collect, which they publish, and which they redact. Many tools still call the result "WHOIS", but the data now comes from RDAP. ## Checking WHOIS: FAQ ### Is lookup.icann.org free to use? Yes. ICANN Lookup is free, needs no account and works in any browser. It queries the official RDAP servers of registries and registrars. Third-party WHOIS sites also exist, but they can show cached or outdated data. For a current record, ICANN's tool or the registry's own lookup is the safer choice. ### Why does my record say "REDACTED FOR PRIVACY"? Because the registrar hides your personal data from the public record, as the Registration Data Policy allows. The data still exists at the registrar and, for registries that hold registrant data, at the registry. At Isthmus Domains, the only contact data behind it is your verified email. DomaineGoat LLC releases it only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ### Does the registrar name reveal who I am? No. The registrar field shows the ICANN-accredited registrar the domain is registered through, and its abuse contact. It does not show you, and it is the same for every customer of that registrar. At Isthmus Domains, it is our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. ### How long after a change does the record update? Usually within minutes for RDAP, since it queries the live data of the registry and registrar. Some third-party WHOIS sites cache records for days. If you added Domain protection, look up the domain again at lookup.icann.org to see DomaineGoat LLC as registrant. ### Can I see who owned a domain before? Not from RDAP: it shows only the current record. Paid history services keep old WHOIS snapshots, sometimes from before privacy was turned on. This is why turning privacy on at the first registration matters more than doing it later. A new domain registered with privacy from day one has no such history. ## Sources 1. [ICANN Lookup](https://lookup.icann.org/en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [ICANN update: launching RDAP, sunsetting WHOIS](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-launching-rdap-sunsetting-whois-27-01-2025-en) — ICANN (27 January 2025) 3. [Registration Data Policy now in effect](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (21 August 2025) **Keep your details out of the public record** Register with free WHOIS privacy, or add Domain protection so the registrant record shows our company name. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Is offshore domain registration legal? A checklist for 2026 > Is offshore domain registration legal? In general yes, even with crypto and no KYC. What stays illegal, the risk of false contact data, and the Trustname case. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Short answer: yes, in general. Registering a domain with a registrar abroad and paying in crypto is lawful in most countries. What you do with the domain is another question, and this guide draws the line. **Quick answer — Is offshore domain registration legal?** Yes, in general: registering a domain abroad and paying in crypto is lawful in most countries. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year, and your own law still governs what you publish. This is not legal advice. ## The legal picture in short | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Registering with a registrar abroad | Lawful in general; registrars sell worldwide under ICANN accreditation | | Paying in crypto | Lawful in general; check your own country's rules on crypto | | No ID document | ICANN asks for a verified email or phone, not an ID (RAA 2013, within 15 days) | | False contact data | A breach of the registration contract under the RAA 2013; grounds for suspension or cancellation | | What stays illegal | Phishing, malware, fraud, CSAM and any use your own law forbids | | What a Panamanian registrar changes | Who can make it act: a Panamanian court, not a complaint alone | | What it does not change | ICANN rules, registry rules, the UDRP, your own law | | Counter-example | Trustname: ICANN accreditation terminated on 27 August 2026, effective 11 September 2026 | ## Is it legal to use a domain registrar in another country? Yes. The domain market is global: ICANN accredits registrars in many countries, and you can buy a .com from any of them. No general rule obliges you to use a registrar in your own country. Some country-code extensions add their own conditions, such as a local address. Those conditions come from the registry, and they apply whatever registrar you choose. At Isthmus Domains, the extensions whose registry wants a name and address are sold only with Domain protection: .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. The full list of extensions and prices is on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## Is it legal to pay for a domain in crypto with no KYC? In most countries, yes. Paying for a service in Bitcoin, USDT or another coin is a normal purchase. Some countries restrict or tax crypto, so check your own rules before you pay. ICANN rules do not require an ID document to register a domain. The ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement of 2013 asks registrars to verify an email or a phone number within 15 days, not to collect an identity document. We check one email per domain and keep it private; see [register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). We accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a balance topped up from $25. ## What stays illegal with an offshore domain? Everything that was illegal before. An offshore registrar changes who can make the registrar act. It does not change the law that applies to you, or to the people who read your site. Offshore does not mean above the law. - **Crimes against third parties** remain crimes: phishing, malware, botnets, fraud that takes money from victims, and child sexual abuse material. These lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report (CSAM: immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority). - **Your own law** still applies to your content, your taxes and any sanctions rules where you live. - **Trademarks** can still be enforced through the UDRP, at every registrar. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). The list of what we suspend and what needs a court is in the [acceptable use policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/). ## What is the risk of giving false contact data? False contact data puts the domain itself at risk. Under section 3.7.7.2 of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement, wilfully giving inaccurate data, or not answering a request to confirm it within 15 days, is a material breach of the registration contract. It is a ground for suspension or cancellation of the domain. A real email you control is the safe choice, and it is the only contact data we collect. If you do not want to be the registrant of record, [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) puts the domain in the name of DomaineGoat LLC instead, for +$29 a year per domain on top of the domain price. That keeps your details private without inventing any. ## What does the Trustname case show? It shows that a registrar cannot promise protection from takedowns and stay accredited. ICANN terminated the accreditation of Trustname on 27 August 2026, with effect on 11 September 2026, because it did not handle abuse reports. Trustname had promised its customers protection from takedowns. A registrar without accreditation can no longer register or manage generic domains under ICANN rules, so its promise ends with it. Our approach is the opposite: we act on phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud on victims, and we follow the UDRP. In other disputes, we wait for a Panamanian court. That keeps every domain we sell inside the ICANN system. ## What an offshore registrar changes, and what it does not | Question | Answer at Isthmus Domains | Basis | | --- | --- | --- | | Can a copyright or defamation complaint suspend my domain? | Not without a Panamanian court decision | Our policy, based on Panamanian law | | Can a foreign court order reach my domain? | Only after recognition in Panama | Código Judicial, art. 1419; Sala Cuarta of the Supreme Court | | Can my data go to a foreign lawyer? | Only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | Our disclosure rule | | Is phishing or fraud still suspended? | Yes, within 24 hours of a well-documented report | ICANN RAA §3.18, amended on 5 April 2024 | | Do trademark disputes still follow the UDRP? | Yes, as at every registrar | ICANN policy, UDRP Rules (2015) | | Does my own law still apply to me? | Yes, wherever the registrar is | The law of where you live and publish | > **This is not legal advice** This guide gives general information as of 19 October 2026. It does not say whether your own project is legal where you live. For that, ask a lawyer admitted in your country. ## Questions people ask ### Is it legal to register a domain in Panama if I live elsewhere? In general, yes. Domain registrars sell worldwide, and choosing one in Panama is like choosing any foreign supplier. Your contract is then with DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, under Panamanian law. Your own country's laws still apply to what you publish and how you pay taxes. ### Can an offshore registrar protect an illegal website? No. A well-documented report of phishing, malware, a botnet, child sexual abuse material or fraud on victims leads to suspension. Other disputes go to a Panamanian court, which applies the law. An offshore registrar gives due process, not cover for crimes. The Trustname case of 2026 shows what happens to a registrar that does not handle abuse reports. ### Is registering a domain without ID legal? In most countries, yes. ICANN rules require registrars to verify a way to reach the registrant, an email or a phone number, within 15 days. They do not require an identity document. Many registrars choose to ask for one; we do not. We verify one email per domain and keep it private. ### Can I use a fake name to register a domain? You do not need one: we ask for no name, only one verified email per domain. Wilfully false contact data is a breach of the registration contract under the 2013 ICANN RAA and can lead to the loss of the domain. To be out of the registrant record entirely, use Domain protection, which registers the domain in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. ### Is it legal to pay for a domain with Bitcoin? In most countries, yes: it is a normal purchase paid with a different means of payment. Some countries restrict crypto payments or tax gains on them, so check your local rules. At Isthmus Domains you can pay with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a balance topped up from $25. ### Will my government know I registered a domain offshore? Registries that hold registrant data, such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital), and our registrar partner keep registration data under their own rules; the .com and .net registries hold no contact data. Public RDAP shows what they publish, and with WHOIS privacy or Domain protection your email is not public. DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ## Sources 1. [Notice of termination of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Trustname)](https://www.icann.org/uploads/compliance_notice/attachment/1367/hedlund-to-nestsiarovich-27aug26.pdf) — ICANN Contractual Compliance (2026-08-27) 2. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [2024 Global Amendments: DNS abuse](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 4. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (checked 2026-10-19) 5. [Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta de Negocios Generales, 4 de mayo de 2022, expediente 9395-2022](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (2022-05-04) **Register an offshore domain in Panama** One verified email, no ID, paid in crypto, under Panamanian law. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # How offshore domain registration works at Isthmus Domains > How it works: one verified email per domain, a crypto top-up from $25, usually registered within minutes. .com $11.99/year, no KYC, Panama. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) What happens between the moment you type a name and the moment it resolves, and what you manage afterwards: DNS, renewals, transfers and Domain protection. **Quick answer — How do I register an offshore domain with Isthmus Domains?** On 19 October 2026, registering a domain at Isthmus Domains takes four moves: search a name, open an account, top up from $25 in crypto, then confirm the registrant email. A .com costs $11.99/year. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## The process at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What you need | One email address you can read for each domain (the only contact data we collect), and crypto in a wallet | | Documents | None: no ID, no selfie, no ID number | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Coins | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | Registration time | Registered usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours | | Email check | Required for each domain: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days) | | Failed order | Our rule: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance | ## Six steps from a name to a live domain 1. **Search the name** — Type a name in the domain search. Most extensions show availability live from the registry (RDAP). For .io, .co, .me, .tv, .gg, .to and .cc, availability is confirmed when you order. 2. **Open an account** — Opening the account itself needs no email and no document: no ID upload, no selfie, no ID number. The email comes later, one for each domain. 3. **Top up in crypto** — Choose a coin and its network. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network. The order page shows each step, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. 4. **The domain is registered** — Registration happens usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. A failed order is not lost money: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. 5. **Confirm the registrant email** — Each domain needs one verified email. The rule is that the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). You receive a link, and one click is enough. 6. **Point the domain where you want** — Use our free DNS or your own nameservers. Add Domain protection now or later from the same screen. ## What happens between payment and registration? Your top-up is credited once the blockchain confirms it, and then the order is sent to the registry. Each coin needs a set number of network confirmations, shown in the payment table below. If you started from a domain search, the cart is paid from the top-up once it is credited. Whatever is left stays on your balance for renewals, transfers, Domain protection or new domains. That balance does not expire; the full rule is on [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ## Why do I have to confirm an email after registration? Because ICANN requires it from every registrar. The 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement includes a Whois Accuracy Program: the registrar must verify the registrant's email or phone within 15 days. At Isthmus Domains, the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). If the link is not confirmed in time, the rules allow the registrar to suspend the domain until it is. The email stays private: it does not appear in the public WHOIS wherever the registry allows privacy. More on this on [register a domain without KYC](https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/). ## What can I manage after registration? You keep full control of the domain from your account: - **DNS**: we include free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). - **Renewals**: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Renewals are charged at the price in the [price grid](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). - **Domain protection**: add it at any time for $29 a year per domain. The domain is then registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC, with the transfer lock on by default. - **Transfer code**: free, requested from the client area, with no exit fee. To see what the public record shows after these changes, follow our guide on [checking what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/). ## How do I move a domain here from another registrar? Ask your current registrar for the transfer (EPP) code, unlock the domain there, then start the transfer from our domain search. A transfer costs the renewal price of the extension, for example $11.99/year for a .com. A .ai transfer is billed 2 years: the transfer price plus one renewal, $170.98. On gTLDs such as .com, a completed transfer adds one year to the expiry date. ICANN's Transfer Policy blocks a transfer for 60 days after a registration or a previous transfer. Your website and email keep working during the move if the nameservers stay the same. ## Where does Panama come in? Panama is where the company that sells and manages your domain is incorporated: DomaineGoat LLC, in Panama. That changes who decides on complaints and on requests for your data. We act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone. It does not change the rules of ICANN or of each registry. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. The full picture is on [offshore domain registration](https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/) and [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## How payment works 1. **Top up $25 or more** — Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes. 2. **Send it to the address shown, on the exact network** — The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount. 3. **Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”** — Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how we find your payment and link it to your account. 4. **Credited once your payment is checked on the blockchain** — Your balance is credited once we have checked the transaction on the blockchain, after the network has confirmed it. Typical network confirmation times: 5. **One balance for every domain** — If you started from a domain search, the top-up is the price of your cart (or the minimum, for a smaller cart), and the domains in your cart are registered once the top-up is credited. What is left stays on your balance for renewals, transfers, Domain protection and new domains. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. | Crypto | Network | Confirmations | Usual time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | ≈ 20 min | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | ≈ 1 min | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 | ≈ 1 min | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | ≈ 15 min | Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again. ## How it works: FAQ ### How long does it take to register a domain? Registration happens usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. The time before that depends on your coin: each network needs a set number of confirmations before the top-up is credited. The payment table on this page gives the usual time per coin and network. Solana and Tron confirm faster than Bitcoin. ### Do I need an account to register a domain? Yes, but opening it needs no email and no document. The account holds your balance, your domains and their settings, and it is where you confirm transfers and DNS changes. Reporting abuse is different: anyone can write to abuse@isthmusdomains.com without an account, and the report is handled the same way. ### What if the domain is taken while I pay? You keep the money on your balance. Our rule: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. You can then pick another name, another extension, or keep the balance for later. Unused balance does not expire. ### Can I use my own nameservers? Yes. You can set between 2 and 13 nameservers of your own, or use our free DNS with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records. You can switch between the two at any time from your account. If Domain protection is on, the change must be confirmed from your account. ### How do I contact support? By email at support@isthmusdomains.com. Our support line: Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. For abuse reports, write to abuse@isthmusdomains.com instead. ### Can I add Domain protection after registration? Yes. You can add it from your account at any time, for $29 a year per domain. The registrant record then changes to DomaineGoat LLC. You stay the beneficiary and keep control of DNS, nameservers and renewals. Details on [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/). ## Sources 1. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Whois Accuracy Program Specification)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [ICANN update: launching RDAP, sunsetting WHOIS](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-launching-rdap-sunsetting-whois-27-01-2025-en) — ICANN (27 January 2025) 3. [ICANN Lookup](https://lookup.icann.org/en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) **Start with a name** Search a name, see its price per year, and register it once your top-up is credited. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Privacy policy > Isthmus Domains privacy policy: one verified email per domain, no ID; data released only on a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order, or in a UDRP case. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) What we collect, what we never collect, who can receive your data and the rights Panamanian law gives you over it. **Quick answer — What does Isthmus Domains do with my data?** As of 19 October 2026, the only contact data we collect is 1 email address, required and verified for each domain, never an ID. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## 1. Who is responsible for your data The controller of your data is **DomaineGoat LLC**, incorporated in Panama, the operator of Isthmus Domains. We process personal data under Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019 on the protection of personal data, in force since 29 March 2021, and its regulation, Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 of 28 May 2021. The supervisory authority is ANTAI. Contact: support@isthmusdomains.com. ## 2. What we collect We collect only what the service needs: - **One email address per domain, required and verified.** It is the only contact data we collect. ICANN rules require the registrant contact to be verified: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). It is kept private and stays out of the public WHOIS where the registry allows privacy. - **No name, postal address or phone number.** We do not ask for them. With a standard registration, the domain is in your name: the registrant record is built from your verified email. Extensions whose registry needs a name and address are sold only with [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), so that registry receives the details of DomaineGoat LLC. - **No email to open an account.** Opening the account itself needs no email; the email is asked when you register a domain, one for each domain. - **Account and order data**: your domains, DNS settings, orders, renewals and balance. - **Payment data**: the coin, the network, the amount and the transaction ID (TXID) of each top-up. These are public on the blockchain by nature. - **Technical data** needed to run and secure the service, such as sign-in events, kept only as long as security requires. ## 3. What we never collect We never ask for or store: - a passport, ID card, driving licence or any other identity document; - a selfie or a video check; - an ID number, tax number or social security number; - card numbers or bank details, since we accept crypto only; - your wallet private keys or seed phrase. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. ## 4. Why we use your data We use your data to register and renew your domains, to send them to the registry, to run DNS, to credit your top-ups, to answer support requests and to meet ICANN duties such as the email check. We do not sell your data, we do not use it for advertising and we do not share it with data brokers. ## 5. Who receives your data - **Our ICANN-accredited registrar partner**, through which domains are registered. It receives the registrant record built from your verified email; with Domain protection, the registrant record carries the company's details. - **The registry** of your extension, when it holds registrant data, such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital), keeps its own copy under its own law. The .com and .net registries (Verisign) are thin registries and receive no registrant contact data. With Domain protection, a registry receives the company's details. - **Public WHOIS and RDAP** show only what the registry and the registrar publish; with privacy, your email is hidden where the extension allows it. RDAP replaced WHOIS on 28 January 2025, and anyone can check a record at lookup.icann.org. See [check what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/). DomaineGoat LLC itself releases the data it holds only in the cases of section 6. ## 6. When your data can be disclosed DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A foreign lawyer, a private company or a foreign government must go through Panamanian legal process first; a foreign judgment counts once the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court has recognised it. In a UDRP case, the dispute provider receives the registrant record. The reasons behind this rule are on [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## 7. How long we keep it We keep account and domain data while your account or domain exists. After that, we keep only what ICANN rules or Panamanian law require, for the period they require, and then delete it. Payment records are kept as long as the law requires for accounting. ## 8. Your rights under Ley 81 de 2019 Under Ley 81 de 2019, you have the rights known in Panama as ARCO rights, plus portability: - **Access**: to know what data we hold about you; - **Rectification**: to correct data that is wrong or out of date; - **Cancellation**: to have data deleted when it is no longer needed, within the limits of ICANN rules and the law; - **Opposition**: to object to a use of your data; - **Portability**: to receive your data in a structured format. To use these rights, write to support@isthmusdomains.com from the verified email of one of your domains. ANTAI is the authority that supervises the law. ## 9. Security Access to customer data is limited to the people who need it for support, abuse handling and billing. The client area uses encrypted connections (HTTPS). You can reduce your own exposure with [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), which takes you out of the registrant record held by our registrar partner and the registry, for +$29 a year per domain on top of the price on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## 10. Changes and contact We may update this policy when the law or ICANN rules change; the date at the top shows the version in force. Questions and requests: support@isthmusdomains.com. This page describes our practice and is not legal advice. ## Sources 1. [Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019, sobre Protección de Datos Personales](https://www.sinaproc.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ley-81-de-26-de-marzo-de-2019.pdf) — República de Panamá (copy hosted by SINAPROC) (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Gaceta Oficial 29296-A: Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 de 28 de mayo de 2021](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29296_A/GacetaNo_29296a_20210528.pdf) — Gaceta Oficial de Panamá (2021-05-28) 3. [Guía de protección de datos personales para el sector privado](https://www.antai.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GUIA-SECTOR-PRIVADO-1.pdf) — ANTAI (January 2024) 4. [ICANN update: launching RDAP, sunsetting WHOIS](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-launching-rdap-sunsetting-whois-27-01-2025-en) — ICANN (2025-01-27) 5. [ICANN Registration Data Policy now in effect for contracted parties](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (2025-08-21) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Terms of service > Isthmus Domains terms of service: domain registration with no KYC, crypto balance, renewals, transfers, the Domain protection clause, Panamanian law and courts. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) The contract between you and DomaineGoat LLC for the services of Isthmus Domains, in numbered sections and plain English. **Quick answer — What do the Isthmus Domains terms say, in short?** Under these terms of 19 October 2026, you pay from a crypto balance (minimum top-up $25), you keep control of your domains, and Panamanian law and courts govern the contract. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## 1. Who we are Isthmus Domains is operated by **DomaineGoat LLC**, a limited liability company incorporated in Panama ("we", "us"). These terms are the contract between you, the customer, and DomaineGoat LLC for every service on isthmusdomains.com and in the client area. DomaineGoat LLC is not an ICANN-accredited registrar. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Every domain follows ICANN rules. By opening an account, topping up a balance or ordering a domain, you accept these terms, the [acceptable use policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/) and the [privacy policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/). ## 2. Services We offer: - registration of domain names in the extensions on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/); - renewal, by hand or with automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain; - transfer of domains to us and away from us; - DNS: free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13); - WHOIS privacy, included where the registry allows it; - the optional Domain protection described in section 8. Each registry sets its own rules for its extension, such as HTTPS for .app and .dev, or a minimum of 2 years for .ai. Those rules apply to your domain and prevail where they differ from these terms. ## 3. Account and identity No identity document is required, and no email is needed to open the account itself. Each domain needs one email address, required and verified: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). It is the only contact data we collect. If the email is not verified, the registry or the registrar may suspend the domain until it is. You must keep that email working and true. Wilfully false data, or no answer to a request to confirm it, breaches the ICANN rules that apply to every domain and can lead to suspension. You are responsible for keeping your password safe. ## 4. Prices and payment Prices are in US dollars per year and are shown on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/), for example $11.99/year for a .com. The price in force when you order is the one you pay. Renewal and transfer prices can differ from the first-year price. Payment is in crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Each order is paid from a prepaid balance that you top up in crypto, with a minimum of $25 per top-up. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network; the order page shows each step, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. **Balance.** Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. ## 5. Registration, renewal and expiry A domain is registered usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Failed orders: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. A domain is registered for the period you pay. You renew it by hand, or with auto-renew from your balance. If the balance is too low on the renewal date, the domain is not renewed. After expiry, the registry's own grace and redemption rules apply, and they can include a restore fee set by the registry. ## 6. Transfers You may move a domain to another registrar at any time. The transfer (EPP) code is free, requested from the client area; there is no exit fee. Under the ICANN Transfer Policy, a generic domain cannot change registrar for 60 days after registration or after a transfer. A transfer to us costs the transfer price shown on the pricing page and usually adds one year to the domain. If you add Domain protection to a transfer, $29 covers the year the transfer adds, and the time already paid at your current registrar is billed pro rata ($29 a year) from your balance once the transfer is done. A domain under a UDRP lock cannot be transferred until the case ends. ## 7. Acceptable use, complaints and court orders Your use of each domain must follow the [acceptable use policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/). Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report (CSAM: immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority). We take no action on a complaint alone about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor: a decision from a Panamanian court is required, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised by the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court. Trademark disputes follow the UDRP; see [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/) and [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## 8. Domain protection Domain protection is an option at +$29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price. With it: - **DomaineGoat LLC is the registrant of record.** The registrant record and WHOIS show the company, not you. - **You are the beneficial owner.** You keep full control of DNS, nameservers and renewal from your account, and the domain belongs to you under this contract. - **Transfer lock on by default.** Every transfer or DNS change must be confirmed from your account. - **Free transfer (EPP) code.** You can move the domain to another registrar at any time. - **Free hand-back in your own name.** On request, we change the registrant to you at no charge; the registry may then ask for your own details. - **Minimum data.** DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email. It releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. - **Human review.** A person reads every complaint before any action on the domain, and you are told when the law allows it. This review applies only to domains with Domain protection; other domains follow the abuse policy. - **Price on a transfer in.** $29 covers the year the transfer adds; the time already paid at the previous registrar is billed pro rata from your balance once the transfer is done. The same abuse policy applies as for any domain: phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material are still handled at once. In a UDRP case, the complaint names DomaineGoat LLC as registrant of record; we tell you, you may defend the case, and the panel's decision is applied. Extensions sold only with this option are .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. See [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/). ## 9. Your data We process your data under Ley 81 de 2019, Panama's personal data protection law, as set out in the [privacy policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/). DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case, where the dispute provider receives the registrant record. ## 10. Suspension and termination We may suspend a domain or an account in the cases written in these terms: a strict exception under the acceptable use policy, an unverified email, a Panamanian court decision, a UDRP decision or a registry decision. You may close your account at any time; domains already paid stay registered until their expiry date, and you can transfer them out first. ## 11. Liability We provide the service with reasonable care, but we do not control registries, the DNS of other networks or blockchain networks. We are not liable for a registry decision, a network delay or a loss caused by a payment sent on the wrong network. Our liability for any claim is limited to the amounts you paid us for the service concerned in the 12 months before the claim, except where Panamanian law does not allow such a limit. ## 12. Changes to these terms We may change these terms, for example when ICANN rules or a registry policy change. The date at the top shows the version in force. A change does not alter the price of a period you have already paid. ## 13. Governing law and courts Panamanian law governs these terms. Any dispute about them goes to the courts of Panama. This does not remove the UDRP, which applies to generic extensions (.com, .net, .org and the new gTLDs) and to the country codes that adopted it, nor the dispute policy of a country-code registry such as .de, .uk, .nl or .ch, nor any right that the law of your country gives you and that cannot be waived. ## 14. Contact Support: support@isthmusdomains.com. Abuse: abuse@isthmusdomains.com. Legal requests: support@isthmusdomains.com with "Legal request" in the subject. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. More on the [contact page](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/). --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Isthmus Domains: official facts, prices and policies > Official facts on Isthmus Domains: .com at $11.99/year, no KYC, crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC), $25 minimum top-up. Updated 2026-10-19. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/llm-info/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. Every figure on this page comes from the live price list and company records, the same source as the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) and [pricing.json](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing.json), and is rebuilt with every site update. **Quick answer — What is Isthmus Domains?** Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; the optional Domain protection adds $29 a year. ## Key facts (2026-10-19) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Extensions sold | 55 · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/) | | .com price per year | $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal, $11.99 transfer · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/com/) | | .net price per year | $12.99 first year, $12.99 renewal, $12.99 transfer · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/net/) | | .org price per year | $9.49 first year, $11.99 renewal, $11.99 transfer · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/org/) | | .io price per year | $34.49 first year, $52.99 renewal, $52.99 transfer · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/) | | .ai price | $85.49/year, sold 2 years at a time ($170.98 at registration, renewal and transfer) · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/) | | WHOIS privacy | Free on 43 of the 55 extensions | | Domain protection (registered in our company name, transfer lock on, minimal data, human review) | +$29/year per domain · [details](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) | | Sold with Domain protection only | .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi (prices include Domain protection) | | KYC / identity check | None — no ID, no selfie, no ID number. The only contact data collected is one email address, verified for each domain, as ICANN requires | | Email needed to open the account (each domain still needs one verified email, as ICANN requires) | No | | Accepted cryptocurrencies | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT, TRC-20 or ERC-20), USD Coin (USDC, ERC-20), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25 — top up a prepaid balance once, then register, renew or transfer domains from it | | Balance rule | Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it | | Operator | DomaineGoat LLC | | Support | Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals | | Contact | [support@isthmusdomains.com](mailto:support@isthmusdomains.com) · abuse reports: [abuse@isthmusdomains.com](mailto:abuse@isthmusdomains.com) | ## Every extension and its price per year | Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [.com](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/com/) | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | | [.net](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/net/) | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | | [.org](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/org/) | $9.49 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | | [.io](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/) | $34.49 | $52.99 | $52.99 | Free | | [.ai](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/) (min. 2 years) | $85.49 | $85.49 | $85.49 | Free | | [.co](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/co/) | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | Free | | [.app](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/app/) | $8.99 | $15.49 | $15.49 | Free | | [.dev](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/dev/) | $8.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | | [.xyz](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/xyz/) | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | | [.info](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/info/) | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | | [.me](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/me/) | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | | [.de](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/de/) (With Domain protection only) | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | Our company details, not yours | | [.uk](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/uk/) (With Domain protection only) | $38.49 | $38.49 | $38.49 | Our company details, not yours | | [.online](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/online/) | $29.49 | $31.49 | $31.49 | Free | | [.shop](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/shop/) | $30.99 | $33.49 | $33.49 | Free | | [.store](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/store/) | $51.99 | $55.49 | $55.49 | Free | | [.site](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/site/) | $28.49 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | | [.tech](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/tech/) | $47.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | Free | | [.nl](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/nl/) (With Domain protection only) | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | Our company details, not yours | | [.biz](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/biz/) | $19.49 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | | [.tv](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/tv/) | $37.49 | $40.99 | $40.99 | Free | | [.cc](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/cc/) (With Domain protection only) | $41.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | | [.gg](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/gg/) | $83.49 | $83.49 | $83.49 | Free | | [.to](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/to/) (With Domain protection only) | $86.49 | $86.49 | $86.49 | Our company details, not yours | | [.ch](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ch/) (With Domain protection only) | $41.49 | $41.49 | $41.49 | Our company details, not yours | | .pl (With Domain protection only) | $43.49 | $43.49 | $43.49 | Our company details, not yours | | .be (With Domain protection only) | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | Our company details, not yours | | .at (With Domain protection only) | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | Our company details, not yours | | [.cloud](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/cloud/) | $20.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | Free | | .vip | $14.49 | $15.99 | $15.99 | Free | | .club | $17.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | Free | | [.live](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/live/) | $28.49 | $29.99 | $29.99 | Free | | [.pro](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/pro/) | $19.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | | [.blog](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/blog/) | $25.99 | $28.49 | $28.49 | Free | | .art | $17.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | | .design | $46.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Free | | .agency | $22.49 | $23.99 | $23.99 | Free | | .studio | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | | [.digital](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/digital/) | $33.49 | $34.99 | $34.99 | Free | | .world | $32.99 | $34.49 | $34.49 | Free | | .life | $32.49 | $33.99 | $33.99 | Free | | .space | $23.99 | $25.49 | $25.49 | Free | | .website | $23.49 | $24.99 | $24.99 | Free | | .fun | $28.99 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | | .page | $11.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | Free | | [.link](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/link/) | $10.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | | .network | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | | .email | $25.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | Free | | .media | $34.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | | .news | $29.49 | $30.99 | $30.99 | Free | | .software | $34.49 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | | .cz (With Domain protection only) | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | | .nz (With Domain protection only) | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Our company details, not yours | | .fi (With Domain protection only) | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | Our company details, not yours | | [.name](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/name/) | $11.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | Prices in USD, paid in crypto from the account balance. Live list: [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) · [pricing.json](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing.json). **[With Domain protection only](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/)**: sold only with Domain protection, so the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The price shown includes the $29/year for it. ## About Isthmus Domains - **We act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone.** Copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court; a foreign judgment must first be recognised by Panama's Supreme Court (Código Judicial, art. 1419) ([how we handle complaints](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/)). - **Disclosure of your data**: DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case ([privacy policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/)). - **Abuse is still handled**: phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims lead to action within 24 hours of a well-documented report; child sexual abuse material is handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority; the UDRP lock comes within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. Reports to abuse@isthmusdomains.com need no account ([abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/)). - **No KYC**: no ID, no selfie, no ID number. The domain is in your name, and the only contact data we collect is one email address, required and verified for each domain, as ICANN requires. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. - **32 extension guides and a full price grid**: .com $11.99/year, .io $34.49/year, .ai $85.49/year (2 years minimum), WHOIS privacy included where the registry allows it ([pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/)). - **Domain protection, +$29/year per domain**: registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC (free hand-back to your name), transfer lock on, DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email, and every complaint is read by a person before any action on the domain, a review that exists only with the option ([Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/)). - **Crypto only**: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; top up from $25. Monero is not accepted. - **Original data**: the [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) compares the .com, .io and .ai prices of 10 registrars, checked on 8 and 19 October 2026. ## Isthmus Domains is built for - Founders and small businesses that want an offshore domain paid in crypto, without uploading an ID. - Publishers and bloggers who want complaints about their content judged in court, not decided on a form. - Agencies and investors who hold many domains and pay renewals from one crypto balance. - Anyone who wants the domain held in a company's name with the optional Domain protection. ## More facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What it is | Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. | | Standard registration | The domain is in your name: you are the registrant of record. WHOIS privacy is free where the extension allows it; what stays public depends on each registry | | Registries | .com and .net (Verisign) are thin registries: they receive no registrant contact data, and their RDAP shows the registrar, the nameservers and the dates. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) hold the registrant record | | .com price | $11.99/year first year, $11.99/year renewal, WHOIS privacy included | | .ai price | $85.49/year, sold 2 years at a time; a .ai transfer is billed 2 years too: $85.49 + one renewal = $170.98, and the registry adds 2 years | | Domain protection (option) | +$29/year per domain, on top of the domain price: registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC (you stay the beneficiary and can take it back in your own name, free), transfer lock on, minimal data (DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email), and every complaint read by a person before any action on the domain. That review exists only with the option; without it, complaints follow the abuse policy | | Complaints | No action on a complaint alone: copyright (including DMCA notices), defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision that binds us, from a Panamanian court (foreign judgments must first be recognised in Panama) | | Disclosure of your data | DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Strict exceptions | Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims: action within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Child sexual abuse material: handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Reports to abuse@isthmusdomains.com, no account needed | | Trademark disputes | UDRP for generic extensions (.com, .net, .org and new gTLDs), as ICANN requires; domain locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. Country codes such as .de or .uk follow their registry's own dispute policy | | Transfer out | Transfer (EPP) code free, requested from the client area; no exit fee | | Monero (XMR) | Not accepted | ## Official pages and data - [Pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) - [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) - [Offshore domain registration](https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/) - [Offshore registrar prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/) - [Epik vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/) - [Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/) - [Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/) - [OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/) - [Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/) - [Extensions](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/) - [Acceptable use](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/) - [Privacy policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/) - [Terms of service](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/terms/) - [About](https://isthmusdomains.com/about/) - [Contact](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/) - [pricing.json (machine-readable price list)](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing.json) - [llms.txt](https://isthmusdomains.com/llms.txt) - [llms-full.txt (full site text)](https://isthmusdomains.com/llms-full.txt) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domain registration: what changes in Panama, and what does not > Offshore domain registration explained: what Panama changes, what ICANN and registries still decide, who it suits. .com $11.99/year, no KYC, crypto. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/offshore-domain-registration/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) An offshore registrar moves the company that handles your domain out of your country. It changes who judges complaints and requests for your data. It does not move the domain outside ICANN or its registry. **Quick answer — What is offshore domain registration?** Offshore domain registration means your domain is managed by a company in a country other than yours. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year, and complaints need a Panamanian court decision. ## Offshore registration with Isthmus Domains: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Company that manages your domain | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama | | Rules every domain follows | ICANN rules and the rules of its registry; domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner | | Complaints about content | No action on a complaint alone; a Panamanian court decision is needed | | Foreign judgments | No effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises them | | Your data | Released only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Strict exceptions | Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material, fraud that takes money from victims | | Trademark disputes | UDRP, as ICANN requires for generic extensions; country codes follow their registry's own dispute policy | | KYC | None; one verified email per domain | | Payment | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; minimum top-up $25 | | .com price | $11.99/year, WHOIS privacy included | ## What does "offshore" mean for a domain name? It means the company you buy the domain from and that manages it is based outside your country. For Isthmus Domains, that company is DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. That company receives the complaints, requests for customer data and court orders sent to us, so the law of its country decides how we handle them. With us, that law is Panamanian law: we act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Offshore does not mean above the law. The domain stays inside the global system run by ICANN, and its registry keeps its own rules. ## What changes offshore, and what does not Each part of a domain's life is set by a different body. Only the company you deal with moves to Panama. | Topic | Who sets the rule | Changes with an offshore registrar? | | --- | --- | --- | | How a copyright, defamation or competitor complaint is handled | DomaineGoat LLC, under Panamanian law | Yes: a Panamanian court decision is needed | | Who can obtain the data we hold | DomaineGoat LLC, under Panamanian law | Yes: only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Effect of a foreign court judgment | Panama, the country of DomaineGoat LLC | Yes: it must first be recognised in Panama | | Email verification of the registrant | ICANN (2013 RAA) | No: within 15 days, everywhere | | Trademark disputes on generic extensions (UDRP) | ICANN | No: domain locked, panel decision applied | | Handling of phishing, malware and botnets | ICANN (DNS abuse amendment, 5 April 2024) | No: action on a well-documented report | | Public WHOIS / RDAP format | ICANN Registration Data Policy (21 August 2025) | No | | Registration rules of the extension | The registry (Verisign for .com, DENIC for .de…) | No | ## What stays the same wherever the registrar is? ICANN rules and registry rules stay the same. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner and follow ICANN rules, whatever the country of the company you deal with. - **The email check**: the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement requires the registrant email or phone to be verified within 15 days. - **The UDRP**: for generic extensions such as .com, a trademark owner can file a complaint with a dispute provider. Country codes such as .de or .uk follow their registry's own dispute policy. The domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, and the panel's decision is applied. - **DNS abuse duties**: since the ICANN amendments of 5 April 2024, registrars must act on well-documented reports of phishing, malware, botnets and similar abuse. - **The registry**: Verisign runs .com from the United States; it is a thin registry and receives no registrant contact data. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) keep the registrant record under their own law, and a country-code registry such as DENIC (.de) or Nominet (.uk) applies its national rules. This is why an offshore company protects you from complaint forms and foreign requests sent to it. It does not stop a registry, or our registrar partner, from applying its own policies. ## Why is the company in Panama? Panama has a written data protection law and a formal procedure for foreign judgments. Three texts matter most: - **Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019** on personal data protection, in force since 29 March 2021 and regulated by Decreto Ejecutivo 285 of 28 May 2021. Its authority is ANTAI. - **Constitution, article 29**: private correspondence and documents can only be examined or held on the order of a competent authority, for set purposes and with legal formalities. - **Código Judicial**: a foreign judgment has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it (Código Judicial, art. 1419 and art. 100). This recognition is called exequatur. This is not legal advice. The full legal background is on [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## Who is offshore domain registration for? It suits people whose main risk is a complaint sent to their registrar, rather than a court case. Typical cases: - **Founders and SaaS teams** who want a .com or .io paid in crypto, without uploading an ID. See [startups and SaaS](https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/startups-and-saas/). - **Publishers and bloggers** who want a complaint about their writing judged in court, not decided on a form. See [publishers and bloggers](https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/publishers-and-bloggers/). - **Agencies and domain investors** who hold many names and pay renewals from one balance. See [agencies and investors](https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/agencies-and-investors/). - **Anyone who prefers the domain held in a company's name**, with the optional [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) at $29 a year. ## What are the honest limits of an offshore registrar? An offshore registrar narrows who can act on your domain. It does not remove every route. Here is what still applies: - **Strict exceptions**: phishing (including pharming), malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report. For child sexual abuse material, we act immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. - **Disclosure**: we release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. - **Panamanian courts**: a Panamanian court order, or a foreign judgment recognised in Panama, is applied. - **Your own country**: the law of the country where you live still applies to you and to your content. - **The registry and our registrar partner**: each can apply its own rules to a domain. A registrar that promises more takes a risk with its customers. Trustname promised its customers protection from takedowns. ICANN terminated its accreditation on 27 August 2026, effective 11 September 2026, for not handling abuse reports. ## Is offshore domain registration legal? Yes, in most countries, choosing a registrar abroad is a normal commercial choice. Many people already buy domains from companies in another country. What you publish on the domain is a separate question, judged by the law that applies to you. Our guide [is offshore domain registration legal?](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/) covers the details. This is not legal advice. ## How do I register an offshore domain? Search a name, open an account, top up in crypto from $25, and the domain is registered usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. You then confirm one email for each domain, as ICANN requires. The [price grid](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) lists every extension, and [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/) shows each step. To compare prices with other offshore options, read [offshore registrars compared by price (2026)](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/). ## Offshore domain registration: FAQ ### Does an offshore registrar hide my domain from my government? No. An offshore registrar changes which law governs requests sent to the registrar. It does not hide the domain, which stays in public DNS and in the registry. Your own government can still apply its law to you and to your content. What changes is that DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ### Can a .com be offshore when Verisign is in the United States? Yes, at the level of the company you deal with. DomaineGoat LLC is in Panama and handles the complaints and data requests sent to it under Panamanian law. Verisign, the .com registry, stays in the United States; it is a thin registry and receives no registrant contact data. A .com costs $11.99/year here. ### Will a DMCA notice take down my domain? Not on its own. A copyright complaint, including a DMCA notice, needs a decision from a Panamanian court before we act. The DMCA is a United States law, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. Your host, the registry and our accredited registrar partner may apply their own policies. See [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ### Which extensions can I register offshore? All the extensions in our price grid, including .com, .net, .org, .io, .ai and .co. Some country codes such as .de and .uk are sold with Domain protection only, because their registry needs a name and address. The [extensions page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/) lists them with their rules. ### Is my hosting offshore too? No. Isthmus Domains registers and manages domain names only. Your website and email are hosted wherever you choose, and that host follows its own country's law. You can point the domain to any host with our free DNS or your own nameservers. ### Does offshore mean no rules on abuse? No. Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report, and child sexual abuse material is handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Anyone can report to abuse@isthmusdomains.com, without an account. Spam counts only when it carries one of these abuses. See [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## Sources 1. [Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019, sobre Protección de Datos Personales](https://www.sinaproc.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ley-81-de-26-de-marzo-de-2019.pdf) — República de Panamá (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 de 28 de mayo de 2021 (Gaceta Oficial 29296-A)](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29296_A/GacetaNo_29296a_20210528.pdf) — Gaceta Oficial de Panamá (28 May 2021) 3. [Constitución Política de la República de Panamá, Título III, Capítulo 1](https://panama.justia.com/federales/constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-panama/titulo-iii/capitulo-1o) — Justia (checked 2026-10-19) 4. [Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta, expediente 9395-2022 (arts. 1419, 1420 Código Judicial)](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (4 May 2022) 5. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 6. [Global amendment to the RAA and Base gTLD Registry Agreement (DNS abuse)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (5 April 2024) 7. [Registration Data Policy now in effect](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (21 August 2025) 8. [Notice of termination of registrar accreditation (Trustname)](https://www.icann.org/uploads/compliance_notice/attachment/1367/hedlund-to-nestsiarovich-27aug26.pdf) — ICANN Compliance (27 August 2026) **Register a domain offshore, in Panama** One verified email, a crypto top-up, and your domain answers to Panamanian courts, not to complaint forms. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Buy a domain with Bitcoin, USDT or other crypto: coins, networks and top-ups > Buy a domain with crypto offshore: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC, top-up from $25, .com $11.99/year. No KYC, no card, registrar in Panama. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Every domain is paid from one prepaid balance that you top up in crypto. Here are the coins and networks we accept, how a top-up is credited, and what we do not accept. **Quick answer — Can I buy a domain with crypto offshore?** Yes. As of 19 October 2026, you top up a balance from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then pay each domain from it; a .com costs $11.99/year. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. Monero is not accepted. ## Crypto payment: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coins accepted | Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Networks | Bitcoin; Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20) for USDT; Ethereum (ERC-20) for USDC; Ethereum; Solana; Litecoin | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Balance rule | Never expires; the full rule is in the section below | | What the balance pays | New domains, renewals, transfers and Domain protection | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Lightning, BNB Chain, cards, PayPal, bank transfers | | KYC on payment | None: no ID, no card, no bank account | | When a top-up is credited | Once the network confirms it | ## Coins and networks we accept Send each coin on the network listed here, and only that network. The same coin on another network cannot be credited. | Coin | Network | Token standard | Good to know | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | Native coin | On-chain only; Lightning is not accepted | | Tether (USDT) | Tron | TRC-20 | Low network fees; your wallet needs some TRX for the fee | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum | ERC-20 | Your wallet needs some ETH for the fee | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum | ERC-20 | USDC on other chains is not accepted | | Ether (ETH) | Ethereum | Native coin | Ethereum mainnet only, not layer-2 networks | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | Native coin | Native SOL only | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | Native coin | On-chain | The number of confirmations each network needs, and the usual time, are in the payment table further down this page. ## How does a crypto top-up work? You choose an amount, a coin and a network, and the payment page shows what to send. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network. The order page shows each step, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. If you started from a domain search, the top-up is the price of your cart, or $25 when the cart costs less. The domains in the cart are registered once the top-up is credited, usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Prices are set in US dollars. The crypto amount you send is calculated from the dollar amount when you open the payment page. ## What happens to the money left on my balance? It stays on your account for later. The rule in full: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. In practice, one top-up can pay for several things over time: - a new domain, for example a .io at $34.49/year the first year; - the renewals of your other domains, with automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain; - a transfer from another registrar, at the renewal price; - Domain protection, at $29 a year per domain. ## What payment methods are not accepted? Isthmus Domains accepts crypto only, and only the coins and networks in the table above. - **Monero (XMR)**: not accepted. - **Bitcoin Lightning**: not accepted; send Bitcoin on-chain. - **BNB Chain** (BEP-20 tokens): not accepted. - **Cards, PayPal and bank transfers**: not accepted. There is no card form on the site. If Monero matters to you, Njalla and OrangeWebsite accept it, as of October 2026. The [Njalla comparison](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/) and the [OrangeWebsite comparison](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/) set out the other differences. ## I sent the wrong coin or used the wrong network: what now? Write to support@isthmusdomains.com with the transaction ID (TXID) before you send anything else. A coin sent on a network we do not list may not be recoverable, so check the network name twice. We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat. Support will never need your wallet's seed phrase either. Our support line: Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. ## Crypto payment at other registrars Facts from each registrar's public pages, on the date shown. | Registrar | Country | Crypto accepted | Monero | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Isthmus Domains | Panama | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | No | | Njalla | Costa Rica | BTC, XMR, LTC, ETH | Yes | | OrangeWebsite | Iceland | Through BitPay and CoinPayments | Yes | | Namecheap | United States | BTC, as a balance top-up through BTCPay or BitPay | No | | Porkbun | United States | USDC through Coinbase Business | No | | Cloudflare Registrar | United States | No crypto documented | No | Njalla checked on 8 October 2026; OrangeWebsite's crypto page on 8 October 2026; Namecheap, Porkbun and Cloudflare on 8 to 19 October 2026. ## How payment works 1. **Top up $25 or more** — Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes. 2. **Send it to the address shown, on the exact network** — The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount. 3. **Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”** — Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how we find your payment and link it to your account. 4. **Credited once your payment is checked on the blockchain** — Your balance is credited once we have checked the transaction on the blockchain, after the network has confirmed it. Typical network confirmation times: 5. **One balance for every domain** — If you started from a domain search, the top-up is the price of your cart (or the minimum, for a smaller cart), and the domains in your cart are registered once the top-up is credited. What is left stays on your balance for renewals, transfers, Domain protection and new domains. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. | Crypto | Network | Confirmations | Usual time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | ≈ 20 min | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | ≈ 1 min | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 | ≈ 1 min | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | ≈ 15 min | Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again. ## Paying with crypto: FAQ ### What is the minimum crypto payment? The minimum top-up is $25. If your cart costs less, for example one .com at $11.99/year, the difference stays on your balance. Under our balance rule, the part added only to reach the minimum can be refunded on request within 30 days, in USDT or USDC, if it has not been spent. ### Which coin costs the least to send? It depends on the network fees of the day, which your wallet shows before you send. USDT on Tron (TRC-20), Solana and Litecoin usually cost little to send. Ethereum fees vary more. The price of the domain does not change with the coin you choose. ### How long does a top-up take to be credited? It is credited once the network confirms it. Each coin needs a set number of confirmations, listed in the payment table on this page with the usual time. After that, a domain is registered usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. We do not promise a fixed time, because block times vary. ### I closed the payment page. Is my payment lost? No. The payment is linked to your account, and you can reopen it from the client area. If the transaction was sent, it is credited once the network confirms it. If you need help, write to support with the transaction ID (TXID). ### Is my balance refundable? Only in one case. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the extra part paid just to reach $25 can be refunded on request, within 30 days, in USDT or USDC, as long as it is unspent. Everything else on the balance is kept for new domains, renewals, transfers and Domain protection, and it never expires. ### Why not accept cards? Because a card payment comes with the cardholder's name and bank, and it can be reversed by a chargeback. Crypto keeps the checkout free of bank details and identity checks. It also means the price you see is the price you pay, with no card fee on top. ## Sources 1. [Njalla pricing and payment methods](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 2. [Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments](https://www.orangewebsite.com/company/bitcoin-crypto-currency) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08) 3. [Identity and payment verification](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10520/45/identity-and-payment-verification) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) 4. [Domain name pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 5. [Cloudflare Registrar FAQ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/registrar/faq/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-08) **Pay for your domain in crypto** Search a name, pick a coin and a network, and send the exact amount shown. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domain pricing, per year, paid in crypto > Isthmus Domains prices per year: .com $11.99/year with WHOIS privacy, Domain protection +$29. Offshore in Panama, no KYC, paid in crypto. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) One grid for every extension we sell: first year, renewal, transfer and WHOIS privacy, in US dollars per year. You pay from a crypto balance, with no ID and no card. **Quick answer — How much does an offshore domain cost at Isthmus Domains?** As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs **$11.99/year** to register and $11.99/year to renew at Isthmus Domains, with WHOIS privacy included; Domain protection is optional and adds $29 a year per domain. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Prices at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 first year · $11.99 renewal · $11.99 transfer | | .net | $12.99 first year · $12.99 renewal · $12.99 transfer | | .org | $9.49 first year · $11.99 renewal · $11.99 transfer | | .io | $34.49 first year · $52.99 renewal · $52.99 transfer | | .ai | $85.49/year, registered 2 years at a time; a transfer is billed 2 years, $85.49 + one renewal = $170.98 | | .co | $31.99 first year · $31.99 renewal | | Transfer price | Same as the renewal price of the extension; a .ai transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) | | WHOIS privacy | Free wherever the registry allows it | | Domain protection (option) | +$29/year per domain, available on 54 extensions | | Sold with Domain protection only | .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi; the prices shown for them already include it | | Payment | Crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC), from a prepaid balance; minimum top-up $25 | | KYC | None: no ID document, no selfie, no ID number; one verified email per domain | | Prices checked | Grid dated 19 October 2026; registry increases can change it | ## Every extension we sell, price per year Use the chips to keep one type of extension, or type an extension in the search box. Each linked extension has its own page with its registry, its rules and its FAQ. | Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .net | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | None | | .org | $9.49 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .io | $34.49 | $52.99 | $52.99 | Free | None | | .ai | $85.49 | $85.49 | $85.49 | Free | min. 2 years · sold 2 years at a time; a transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) | | .co | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | Free | None | | .app | $8.99 | $15.49 | $15.49 | Free | HTTPS required | | .dev | $8.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | HTTPS required | | .xyz | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .info | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .me | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None | | .de (With Domain protection only) | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .uk (With Domain protection only) | $38.49 | $38.49 | $38.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .online | $29.49 | $31.49 | $31.49 | Free | None | | .shop | $30.99 | $33.49 | $33.49 | Free | None | | .store | $51.99 | $55.49 | $55.49 | Free | None | | .site | $28.49 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | None | | .tech | $47.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | Free | None | | .nl (With Domain protection only) | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .biz | $19.49 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .tv | $37.49 | $40.99 | $40.99 | Free | None | | .cc (With Domain protection only) | $41.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .gg | $83.49 | $83.49 | $83.49 | Free | None | | .to (With Domain protection only) | $86.49 | $86.49 | $86.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .ch (With Domain protection only) | $41.49 | $41.49 | $41.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .pl (With Domain protection only) | $43.49 | $43.49 | $43.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .be (With Domain protection only) | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .at (With Domain protection only) | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .cloud | $20.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | Free | None | | .vip | $14.49 | $15.99 | $15.99 | Free | None | | .club | $17.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | Free | None | | .live | $28.49 | $29.99 | $29.99 | Free | None | | .pro | $19.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .blog | $25.99 | $28.49 | $28.49 | Free | None | | .art | $17.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None | | .design | $46.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Free | None | | .agency | $22.49 | $23.99 | $23.99 | Free | None | | .studio | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | None | | .digital | $33.49 | $34.99 | $34.99 | Free | None | | .world | $32.99 | $34.49 | $34.49 | Free | None | | .life | $32.49 | $33.99 | $33.99 | Free | None | | .space | $23.99 | $25.49 | $25.49 | Free | None | | .website | $23.49 | $24.99 | $24.99 | Free | None | | .fun | $28.99 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | None | | .page | $11.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | Free | HTTPS required | | .link | $10.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .network | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | None | | .email | $25.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | Free | None | | .media | $34.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | None | | .news | $29.49 | $30.99 | $30.99 | Free | None | | .software | $34.49 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | None | | .cz (With Domain protection only) | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .nz (With Domain protection only) | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .fi (With Domain protection only) | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .name | $11.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | None | *55 extensions · prices per year in USD* US dollars per year, paid in crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) from your balance. WHOIS privacy marked *Free* costs nothing extra. Extensions marked as sold with Domain protection only show a price that already includes the $29 a year for it. [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) is optional on the other extensions. **[With Domain protection only](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/)**: sold only with Domain protection, so the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The price shown includes the $29/year for it. ## How do I read the price table? Each row is one extension, and each price is for one year. - **1st year**: what a new registration costs for its first year. - **Renewal**: what each later year costs. Over the life of a domain, this is the price that adds up. - **Transfer**: what it costs to bring a domain here from another registrar. It equals the renewal price; a .ai transfer is billed 2 years, the transfer price plus one renewal. - **WHOIS privacy**: whether your email, the only contact data we collect, stays out of the public WHOIS and RDAP record, and what that costs. - **Restrictions**: rules set by the registry, such as a 2-year minimum for .ai or HTTPS for .app and .dev. ## Why should I look at the renewal price first? Because you pay the renewal every year after the first one. Some registries set a low first-year price and a higher renewal, and our grid shows both. - **.io**: $34.49/year the first year, then $52.99/year. - **.org**: $9.49/year the first year, then $11.99/year. - **.app**: $8.99/year the first year, then $15.49/year. - **.dev**: $8.99/year the first year, then $12.99/year. On .com, .net, .co and .xyz the two prices are the same. Before you choose a name for the long term, look at the renewal column first. ## How does the .com price compare with its wholesale cost? Our .com price of $11.99/year sits a little above the wholesale floor. On 19 October 2026, Verisign charges registrars $10.26 for a .com year, and ICANN adds a $0.20 fee: $10.46 in total. Verisign raises its fee to $10.97 on 1 November 2026, as its results release of 23 April 2026 announced, which puts the floor at $11.17. The new price applies to future periods: a year you have already paid does not change. Every registrar pays this same amount for each .com year. **We do not claim to be the cheapest registrar.** As of 19 October 2026, Porkbun sells a .com at $11.08, and Cloudflare Registrar sells it at cost, $10.46. Both are companies in the United States. Cloudflare documents no crypto payment, and Porkbun runs ID checks on part of its new accounts. The [offshore price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) compares 10 registrars on .com, .io and .ai. ## What does Domain protection add to the price? Domain protection adds $29 per year and per domain, on top of the domain price. With it, the registrant record and the public WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, not you. - **.com with Domain protection**: $11.99/year for the domain, plus $29 for the option. - **.io with Domain protection**: $34.49/year the first year, plus $29. - **.de** is sold with Domain protection only: $36.99/year in total, of which $7.99 is the domain itself. - **.uk** is sold the same way: $38.49/year in total, of which $9.49 is the domain. You can add the option when you order or later from your account. The four protections are explained on the [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) page. ## How is a domain transfer priced? A transfer costs the renewal price of the extension, and it moves the domain under our management. On gTLDs such as .com, .net and .org, a completed transfer also adds one year to the expiry date. A .ai transfer is billed 2 years: the transfer price plus one renewal, $170.98, and the .ai registry adds 2 years to the expiry date. With Domain protection ticked on the transfer order, $29 covers the year the transfer adds, and the time already paid at your current registrar is billed pro rata ($29 a year) from your balance once the transfer is done. You need the transfer (EPP) code from your current registrar. ICANN's Transfer Policy blocks a transfer for 60 days after a gTLD domain is registered or transferred. Leaving us is free as well: the transfer code is free, requested from the client area, and there is no exit fee. The steps are on [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/). ## Are there any fees outside the table? No. There is no setup fee, no account fee and no fee to leave. The table price covers the registration year, and these come with every domain: - WHOIS privacy, free where the registry allows it. - DNS: we include free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). - Renewals: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. - Transfer code: free, requested from the client area. Your wallet pays the blockchain network fee when you send a top-up, as with any crypto payment. A failed order costs you nothing: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. ## How payment works Every price above is paid from one crypto balance. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network; the order page shows each step, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. 1. **Top up $25 or more** — Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes. 2. **Send it to the address shown, on the exact network** — The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount. 3. **Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”** — Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how we find your payment and link it to your account. 4. **Credited once your payment is checked on the blockchain** — Your balance is credited once we have checked the transaction on the blockchain, after the network has confirmed it. Typical network confirmation times: 5. **One balance for every domain** — If you started from a domain search, the top-up is the price of your cart (or the minimum, for a smaller cart), and the domains in your cart are registered once the top-up is credited. What is left stays on your balance for renewals, transfers, Domain protection and new domains. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. | Crypto | Network | Confirmations | Usual time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | ≈ 20 min | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | ≈ 1 min | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 | ≈ 1 min | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | ≈ 15 min | Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again. ## Pricing: FAQ ### How much is a .com domain at Isthmus Domains? A .com costs $11.99/year the first year and $11.99/year to renew, as of 19 October 2026. WHOIS privacy is included at no extra cost. A transfer from another registrar costs $11.99/year and adds a year to the expiry date. Domain protection is optional, at $29 a year on top. ### Why is .ai sold 2 years at a time? Because the .ai registry, run for the Government of Anguilla, sets a minimum registration period of 2 years. The price in the table is per year: $85.49/year. Your first order therefore pays for 2 years, and each renewal also covers 2 years. A .ai transfer is billed 2 years too: $85.49 plus one renewal, $170.98, and the registry adds 2 years. The [.ai page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/) gives the registry rules in detail. ### Will my renewal price go up? The renewal price is the one in the table; the grid is dated 19 October 2026, and registry increases can change it. Registries can raise their wholesale fees, as Verisign does for .com on 1 November 2026. When that happens, a registrar's price can follow. We publish the grid with its date, so you can check the current renewal before it is charged. ### Is WHOIS privacy really free? Yes, on every extension where the registry allows it, at no extra cost. Some country-code registries, such as DENIC (.de) or Nominet (.uk), require a registrant name and postal address. We do not ask for yours, so we sell them with Domain protection only, and the record shows DomaineGoat LLC. ### How are renewals paid? Renewals are paid from your crypto balance, at the renewal price in the table. The rule: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Keep enough on your balance before the expiry date, or top up from $25 when you need to. If automatic renewal is off, you renew by hand from your account. ### Is Isthmus Domains cheaper than other offshore registrars? We do not claim to be the cheapest registrar. Our .com costs $11.99/year, against €15 at Njalla (checked 8 October 2026) and €18.90 at OrangeWebsite (checked 19 October 2026). Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less, but they are in the United States. The [price index](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) lists 10 registrars. ### What happens if a registration fails after I pay? You do not lose the money. Our rule: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. This can happen when someone registers the same name a few seconds before you, or when a registry refuses a name. You can then use the balance for another name, a renewal or a transfer. ## Sources 1. [Verisign Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (.com fee from $10.26 to $10.97 on 1 November 2026)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001014473/000101447326000019/q12026earningsrelease.htm) — Verisign (SEC EDGAR filing) (23 April 2026, checked 2026-10-19) 2. [.com Registry Agreement](https://www.icann.org/en/registry-agreements/details/com) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Verisign .com price update 2026](https://osir.com/en/blog/verisign-com-price-update-2026/) — OSIR (checked 2026-10-19) 4. [Domain name pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 5. [Why does Porkbun require ID verification?](https://kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 6. [Cloudflare Registrar FAQ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/registrar/faq/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-08) 7. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-19) 8. [Njalla pricing](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08) 9. [Cloudflare Registrar: domains at cost](https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/) — Cloudflare (checked 2026-10-19) **Check a name at these prices** Search any name and see the price per year of each extension before you top up. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [How it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Register a domain without KYC: what we ask, and what we do not > Register a domain without KYC: no ID, no selfie, one verified email per domain as ICANN requires. .com $11.99/year, paid in crypto, offshore in Panama. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/register-domain-without-kyc/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) KYC means proving who you are with an ID document. Isthmus Domains does not run it. One check remains, because ICANN requires it from every registrar: the email of each domain is verified. **Quick answer — Can I register a domain without KYC?** Yes. As of 19 October 2026, a .com at Isthmus Domains costs $11.99/year and needs no ID document, no selfie and no ID number. The only contact data we collect is one email per domain, required and verified as ICANN requires, and kept out of public WHOIS. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Registration without KYC: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | ID document, passport, selfie | Not requested | | ID number or tax number | Not requested | | Card or bank details | Not requested: payment is crypto only | | Email | One per domain, required and verified as ICANN requires: the only contact data we collect | | Name, postal address, phone | Not requested | | Email check | Required for each domain: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days) | | Public WHOIS / RDAP | Your email hidden wherever the extension allows privacy; what stays public depends on each registry | | Data disclosure | Only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Extensions sold with Domain protection only | .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi | | .com price | $11.99/year | ## What we ask, and what we do not | Item | Asked by Isthmus Domains? | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | An email to open your account | No | The client area opens without one | | A verified email for each domain | Yes | ICANN requires registrars to verify the registrant email; renewal notices go there too | | Your name, postal address or phone number | No | Not collected: the email is the only contact data we ask for | | ID card, passport or driving licence | No | No KYC | | Selfie or video check | No | No KYC | | ID number or tax number | No | No KYC | | Card number or bank account | No | Payment is crypto only | | Your passwords, account number or transfer codes by email or chat | No | We never ask for your password, your account number or your domain transfer (EPP) codes by email or chat | ## Why is one email still required? Because ICANN requires the registrant contact to be verified, and domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. The 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement includes a Whois Accuracy Program: the registrant's email or phone must be verified within 15 days of registration. At Isthmus Domains, the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). You click a link once, and the domain stays active. The email is then kept private. It is not shown in the public record wherever the registry allows privacy. An email you control is also how you receive renewal notices and the transfer code. Use one you will still read in five years. ## Who can see the email I give? Not the public. Since the ICANN Registration Data Policy came into effect on 21 August 2025, registrars redact personal data from the public record. RDAP replaced WHOIS for generic extensions on 28 January 2025. - **The public**: sees the registrar, the dates, the status and the nameservers. Your email is hidden wherever the extension allows it; what stays public depends on each registry. - **The registry**: registries that hold registrant data, such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital), receive the registrant record under their own rules. The .com and .net registries (Verisign) are thin and receive no contact data. - **Our registrar partner**: the ICANN-accredited registrar through which the domain is registered holds the registrant record built from your verified email. - **Us**: we hold the verified email of each domain and the data needed to manage it. DomaineGoat LLC releases them only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case, where the dispute provider receives the registrant record. Our guide shows how to [check what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/) for your own domain. ## Which extensions need more than an email? For most extensions, the email is the only contact data we collect: ICANN requires the registrant contact to be verified, and we verify that email. Some country-code registries want a name and a postal address in the registration record. For those, we do not ask for yours. We sell them with [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) only: the registry receives the details of DomaineGoat LLC, and you stay the beneficiary. The 12 extensions sold this way are .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. Their prices already include the $29 a year for Domain protection. For example, a .de costs $36.99/year in total, and a .uk $38.49/year. Some extensions are not in our list at all. The .us registry requires a link to the United States, and .eu requires residence or a seat in the European Union. Neither is in our price list. ## Do other registrars ask for ID? Some do, in some cases. As of October 2026, Namecheap's terms allow it to ask for an ID document and a selfie, through Veriff, in a dispute or an abuse case. Porkbun runs Veriff ID checks on part of its new accounts. On the offshore side, OrangeWebsite in Iceland says it only asks for a valid email. Njalla registers the domain in its own name. Our [offshore registrars compared by price (2026)](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/) also lists the KYC rule of each one, with dates and sources. ## What does no KYC not cover? No KYC means we do not check your identity. It does not make a domain invisible, and it does not change the abuse rules. - **The blockchain is public**: the amount and the addresses of a crypto payment can be seen by anyone who looks at the chain. - **Your email is real**: it is verified and stored. DomaineGoat LLC releases it only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. - **Abuse rules apply to everyone**: phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension on a well-documented report. - **Trademark disputes on generic extensions follow the UDRP**, and the dispute provider receives the registrant record. Country codes follow their registry's own dispute policy. The no-KYC rule is about privacy and less paperwork. Read the [acceptable use policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/) before you register. ## Registering without KYC: FAQ ### Is it legal to register a domain without ID? In most countries, yes. ICANN requires registrars to verify an email or a phone number, not an ID document. Isthmus Domains verifies the email of each domain, as ICANN requires. What you do with the domain is still judged by the law that applies to you. This is not legal advice. See [is offshore domain registration legal?](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/). ### Can I use a new email address for each domain? Yes. Each domain needs one verified email, and it can be a different address for each domain. Make sure you can still read it later: renewal notices, transfer codes and verification links are sent there. A lost email makes recovery harder. ### What happens if I do not confirm the email? The domain can be suspended. ICANN rules give 15 days to confirm the registrant email after registration. Once you click the link, the domain works again. You can ask for a new link from your account if the first one expired. ### What details does a dispute provider receive? In a UDRP trademark dispute, the provider receives the registrant record of the domain, as ICANN requires for generic extensions. For a standard registration, that record is built from your verified email: we collect no name, address or phone. With Domain protection, the registrant of record is DomaineGoat LLC; we tell you about the complaint, and you can defend yourself. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). ### Can I register a .de or a .uk without giving my address? Yes, with Domain protection. These registries need a name and an address, so the domain is registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. A .de costs $36.99/year and a .uk $38.49/year, Domain protection included. You keep control of DNS, nameservers and renewals. ### Is my email shown in the public WHOIS? No, wherever the registry allows privacy. The public RDAP record shows the registrar, the dates, the status codes and the nameservers, while personal data is redacted. With Domain protection, the record shows DomaineGoat LLC instead of you. You can check any domain yourself at lookup.icann.org, step by step in our [WHOIS guide](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/). ## Sources 1. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Whois Accuracy Program Specification)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Registration Data Policy now in effect](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (21 August 2025) 3. [ICANN update: launching RDAP, sunsetting WHOIS](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-launching-rdap-sunsetting-whois-27-01-2025-en) — ICANN (27 January 2025) 4. [Identity and payment verification](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10520/45/identity-and-payment-verification) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08) 5. [Why does Porkbun require ID verification?](https://kb.porkbun.com/article/225-why-porkbun-id-verification) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19) 6. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-19) **Register a domain with one email** No document to upload. Search a name, top up in crypto, confirm one email. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domain extensions: prices and registry rules > Every extension sold by Isthmus Domains, offshore in Panama: .com $11.99/year, .io, .ai and country codes, with rules and renewals. No KYC, paid in crypto. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Each extension has its own registry, its own rules and its own renewal price. Compare them here, then open the page of the one you want. **Quick answer — Which domain extensions can I register offshore with Isthmus Domains?** As of 19 October 2026, Isthmus Domains sells generic, tech and country-code extensions, from .com at $11.99/year to .io ($34.49/year) and .ai ($85.49/year); 32 of them have a page with their registry, rules and FAQ. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Every extension, price per year Filter by type with the chips, or type an extension in the search box. Click an extension to open its page. | Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .net | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | None | | .org | $9.49 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .io | $34.49 | $52.99 | $52.99 | Free | None | | .ai | $85.49 | $85.49 | $85.49 | Free | min. 2 years · sold 2 years at a time; a transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) | | .co | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | Free | None | | .app | $8.99 | $15.49 | $15.49 | Free | HTTPS required | | .dev | $8.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | HTTPS required | | .xyz | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .info | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .me | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None | | .de (With Domain protection only) | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .uk (With Domain protection only) | $38.49 | $38.49 | $38.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .online | $29.49 | $31.49 | $31.49 | Free | None | | .shop | $30.99 | $33.49 | $33.49 | Free | None | | .store | $51.99 | $55.49 | $55.49 | Free | None | | .site | $28.49 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | None | | .tech | $47.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | Free | None | | .nl (With Domain protection only) | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .biz | $19.49 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .tv | $37.49 | $40.99 | $40.99 | Free | None | | .cc (With Domain protection only) | $41.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .gg | $83.49 | $83.49 | $83.49 | Free | None | | .to (With Domain protection only) | $86.49 | $86.49 | $86.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .ch (With Domain protection only) | $41.49 | $41.49 | $41.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .pl (With Domain protection only) | $43.49 | $43.49 | $43.49 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .be (With Domain protection only) | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .at (With Domain protection only) | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .cloud | $20.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | Free | None | | .vip | $14.49 | $15.99 | $15.99 | Free | None | | .club | $17.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | Free | None | | .live | $28.49 | $29.99 | $29.99 | Free | None | | .pro | $19.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None | | .blog | $25.99 | $28.49 | $28.49 | Free | None | | .art | $17.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None | | .design | $46.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Free | None | | .agency | $22.49 | $23.99 | $23.99 | Free | None | | .studio | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | None | | .digital | $33.49 | $34.99 | $34.99 | Free | None | | .world | $32.99 | $34.49 | $34.49 | Free | None | | .life | $32.49 | $33.99 | $33.99 | Free | None | | .space | $23.99 | $25.49 | $25.49 | Free | None | | .website | $23.49 | $24.99 | $24.99 | Free | None | | .fun | $28.99 | $30.49 | $30.49 | Free | None | | .page | $11.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | Free | HTTPS required | | .link | $10.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None | | .network | $27.99 | $29.49 | $29.49 | Free | None | | .email | $25.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | Free | None | | .media | $34.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | None | | .news | $29.49 | $30.99 | $30.99 | Free | None | | .software | $34.49 | $35.99 | $35.99 | Free | None | | .cz (With Domain protection only) | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .nz (With Domain protection only) | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .fi (With Domain protection only) | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | Our company details, not yours | None | | .name | $11.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | None | *55 extensions · prices per year in USD* US dollars per year, paid in crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) from your balance. Extensions sold with Domain protection only show a price that includes the $29 a year for it. The same grid, with transfer prices explained, is on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). **[With Domain protection only](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/)**: sold only with Domain protection, so the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The price shown includes the $29/year for it. ## Extension guides One page per extension: who runs the registry, what it shows in WHOIS, how Domain protection applies, and what to watch at renewal. - [.com](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/com/) - [.net](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/net/) - [.org](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/org/) - [.io](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/) - [.ai](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/) - [.co](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/co/) - [.app](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/app/) - [.dev](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/dev/) - [.xyz](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/xyz/) - [.info](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/info/) - [.me](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/me/) - [.de](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/de/) - [.uk](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/uk/) - [.online](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/online/) - [.shop](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/shop/) - [.store](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/store/) - [.site](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/site/) - [.tech](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/tech/) - [.nl](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/nl/) - [.biz](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/biz/) - [.tv](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/tv/) - [.cc](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/cc/) - [.gg](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/gg/) - [.to](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/to/) - [.ch](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ch/) - [.cloud](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/cloud/) - [.live](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/live/) - [.pro](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/pro/) - [.blog](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/blog/) - [.digital](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/digital/) - [.link](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/link/) - [.name](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/name/) ## How do I choose a domain extension? Start with the people who will type the name, then check the renewal price and the registry rules. - **For a broad audience, choose .com.** It is the extension most people type by default. It costs $11.99/year here, the same to renew. - **For a tech product, .io, .ai, .dev and .app are common.** Check the renewal: a .io renews at $52.99/year. A .ai is sold 2 years at a time, and .app and .dev need HTTPS to load in browsers. - **For a project, a community or a non-profit, .org is a common choice.** It costs $9.49/year the first year, then $11.99/year. - **For a local audience, a country code helps.** A .de or a .uk tells visitors where you work, but the registry has its own rules. - **For a short name that is free, look at the newer extensions** such as .xyz, .online or .site. Whatever you pick, the domain follows the rules of its registry and of ICANN, wherever the registrar is. ## Which extensions come with Domain protection only? 12 extensions are sold this way: .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. Their registries want a name and a postal address for the registrant, and several hide or check them under national rules. We do not ask for your details, so these domains are registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. You stay the beneficiary, with full control of DNS, nameservers and renewals. Their price in the table already includes the $29 a year for Domain protection: a .de costs $36.99/year in total, of which $7.99 is the domain. On every other extension, [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) is optional. It is available on 54 extensions in all. ## Which extensions cost more to renew than to register? Several do, because their registries set a lower first-year price. The examples below come from our grid as of 19 October 2026: - **.io**: $34.49/year, then $52.99/year. - **.app**: $8.99/year, then $15.49/year. - **.dev**: $8.99/year, then $12.99/year. - **.online**: $29.49/year, then $31.49/year. .com, .net, .co, .xyz and .me cost the same each year. Sort the table by renewal to see the full order. ## Do all extensions show the same WHOIS record? No. For generic extensions such as .com, ICANN's Registration Data Policy sets what the public RDAP record shows, and personal data is redacted. Country-code registries follow their own national rules instead. DENIC (.de), Nominet (.uk) and SIDN (.nl), for example, hide registrant data themselves. Our guide shows how to [check what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/) for any domain, before and after you register it. ## Domain extensions: FAQ ### Is a country-code domain offshore if I register it in Panama? The registrar is offshore, the registry is not. A .de stays under DENIC and German rules, and a .uk under Nominet and UK rules. What changes is the registrar layer: complaints and data requests sent to us go through Panamanian law. With Domain protection, the registry also receives our company's details, not yours. ### Why can I not find .eu or .us in the list? They are not in our price grid. The .eu registry requires residence or a seat in the European Union, and the .us registry requires a link to the United States. Both rules tie the domain to a declared identity or place. Our extensions are listed in the table above, with their rules. ### Are all these extensions paid in crypto? Yes. Every extension is paid from the same crypto balance, topped up from $25 with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The price is set in US dollars per year. Renewals and transfers come out of the same balance. ### Is .io safe to register in 2026? It operates normally as of October 2026. Its long-term future is tied to the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, and the UK-Mauritius treaty was shelved in 2026. If you plan to keep a .io for many years, keep that question in mind. Our [.io page](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/) gives the details and the renewal price of $52.99/year. **Find a name in any extension** Type a name and see every extension's price per year before you top up. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # UDRP disputes: what happens to a domain at Isthmus Domains > UDRP at Isthmus Domains: the domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, the provider gets the data, the decision is applied. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) The UDRP is the ICANN procedure for trademark disputes over generic domain names and some country codes. Every registrar must follow it, and so do we, including for domains held with Domain protection. **Quick answer — What happens when a UDRP complaint targets a domain at Isthmus Domains?** As of 19 October 2026, a UDRP complaint about a domain at Isthmus Domains leads to a lock within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. The provider receives the registrant record, the registrant can answer, and we apply the panel's decision. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## UDRP at Isthmus Domains | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What the UDRP is | ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, binding on every registrar | | Where it applies | Generic extensions (.com, .net, .org, new gTLDs) and the country codes that adopted it; .de, .uk, .nl or .ch follow their own registry policy | | Rules in force | UDRP Rules as updated in 2015 (WIPO summary) | | Lock | within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider; no transfer and no change of registrant while the case runs | | Data sent | The registrant record, to the dispute provider only | | Time to answer the complaint | 20 days from the start of the proceeding (UDRP Rules, para. 5) | | Possible outcomes | Complaint denied, domain transferred, or domain cancelled | | With Domain protection | The registrant of record is DomaineGoat LLC; we tell the beneficiary, who can defend the case | | Trademark claims outside the UDRP | Need a Panamanian court decision | ## What is the UDRP, and why does it apply offshore? The UDRP is a fast procedure that lets a trademark owner ask for a domain without going to court. ICANN requires every accredited registrar to follow it. It applies to generic extensions (.com, .net, .org and the new gTLDs) and to the country codes that adopted it. Country codes such as .de, .uk, .nl or .ch follow their registry's own dispute policy instead. The complainant must show three things: the domain is identical or confusingly similar to its mark, the registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in it, and the domain was registered and is used in bad faith. A panel of one or three experts decides, usually on written files only. This is the one trademark route that works without a court. Any other trademark claim, such as a demand letter, needs a decision from a Panamanian court; see [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## A UDRP case, step by step 1. **Complaint filed** — The trademark owner files with an approved provider, such as the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. 2. **Verification request** — The provider asks the registrar of record, shown in RDAP, to confirm the domain, the registrant and the language of the registration agreement. 3. **Lock** — We lock the domain within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider. It cannot be transferred or change hands until the case ends. 4. **Data to the provider** — The registrant record of the domain goes to the provider, and to the provider only. 5. **Response** — The registrant has 20 days from the start of the proceeding to file a response with the provider. 6. **Decision applied** — The panel denies the complaint, or orders a transfer or a cancellation. We carry out the decision. ## What does the dispute provider receive? The provider receives the registrant record of the domain, and nothing more. For a standard registration, that record is built from your verified email: we collect no name, postal address or phone. The lock and the language of the registration agreement are confirmed too. This is one of the cases of our disclosure rule: DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ## How does the UDRP work with Domain protection? With [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), the registrant of record is the company, DomaineGoat LLC, so the complaint names it, not you. The provider receives the company's details as registrant of record. We tell you about the complaint and pass on the papers. You can then prepare the defence: your rights in the name, your fair use, the absence of bad faith. The panel's decision is applied in the same way as for any other domain. Domain protection costs +$29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). It keeps you out of the registrant record, not out of a trademark ruling. ## Can the decision be challenged in court? Yes. The UDRP does not stop either side from going to court. Under the policy, the registrar waits 10 business days after it is told of a transfer or cancellation decision. If the registrant shows in that time that a court case has been filed, the decision is put on hold until that case ends. This is not legal advice. For a defence, a lawyer who knows domain disputes is the right person to ask. ## Questions about UDRP disputes ### Can I move my domain to another registrar during a UDRP case? No. The domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, and the lock stays until the case ends. You cannot transfer it to another registrar or to another registrant in that period. This rule comes from the UDRP Rules and applies at every registrar. Once the case ends in your favour, the lock is lifted and a transfer is possible again. ### Do you tell the registrant about a UDRP complaint? Yes. The provider sends the complaint to the registrant, and with Domain protection we also tell you as the beneficiary, since the company is the registrant of record. You then have 20 days from the start of the proceeding to file a response. If no response is filed, the panel decides on the complaint alone. ### Does Panamanian law stop a UDRP decision? No. The UDRP is part of the ICANN rules that every registrar accepts, so a panel decision is applied without a Panamanian court ruling. A party can still go to court, and a case filed within 10 business days of the decision puts it on hold. Our [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/) page explains what Panamanian law changes and what it does not. ### What if the trademark owner just sends a letter? A letter or email from a trademark owner does not lead to any action. Outside the UDRP, a trademark claim needs a decision from a Panamanian court, or a foreign judgment recognised by the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court. We reply within 2 business days and explain both routes to the sender. ### Who pays for a UDRP case? The complainant pays the fees of the dispute provider. The registrant pays nothing to respond, unless it asks for a panel of three experts when the complainant chose one; it then pays half of that panel. A lawyer, if you choose one, has its own cost. Renewal must still be paid if the domain reaches its expiry date during the case. ### Who decides a UDRP case? A panel of one or three independent experts, appointed by the dispute provider, such as the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. The panel reads the complaint and the response and decides on the written files. Neither the registrar nor DomaineGoat LLC takes part in the decision. Our role is to lock the domain, send the data and apply the result. ## Sources 1. [Updated UDRP Rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) **Questions about a dispute?** Write to support@isthmusdomains.com with the domain name and the case number from the provider. [Contact us](https://isthmusdomains.com/contact/) · [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domains for agencies and domain investors > Offshore domains for agencies and investors: many domains, one crypto balance, auto-renew, free transfer codes, no KYC. .com $11.99/year, Panama, October 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/agencies-and-investors/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Hold dozens of domains for clients or for resale, pay every renewal from one crypto balance, and move any domain out with a free transfer code. **Quick answer — Can an agency or a domain investor manage many offshore domains from one crypto balance?** Agencies and investors pay every domain from one balance at Isthmus Domains, with automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain and transfer codes free, requested from the client area. As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year to register and to renew. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Portfolio facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Extensions | 32 extension guides, and more extensions in the [price list](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) | | .com / .net / .org renewal | $11.99 / $12.99 / $11.99 | | Transfer in | Priced at the renewal price ($11.99 for a .com) | | Transfer out | Code free, requested from the client area; no exit fee | | Renewal | automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain | | Balance | Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it | | Failed order | if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance | | Domain protection | Optional on each domain: +$29 a year | ## How does one crypto balance work for many domains? You top up once and spend from the balance for every action: new registrations, renewals, transfers in and Domain protection. The minimum top-up is $25, in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network; the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. Unused balance never expires. For a portfolio, this means you can top up before a busy renewal month and keep the rest for later. If a domain cannot be registered, if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. ## How do automatic renewals work across a portfolio? You choose per domain. We offer automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain, so you can keep client domains and your best names on automatic renewal and let weak names expire. Keep the balance above the total of the coming renewals, or a renewal cannot be paid. Prices stay readable: a .com renews at $11.99/year, a .net at $12.99/year, a .io at $52.99/year. Some extensions cost more at renewal than in the first year, such as .io, .app and .dev, so check the renewal column of the [price list](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) before you buy in volume. ## Can I hand a domain to a client or a buyer? Yes, with a transfer code. Codes are free, requested from the client area, with no exit fee. The client or buyer starts the transfer at their own registrar with that code. Two ICANN rules matter for resale. A gTLD cannot be transferred for 60 days after its registration or a previous transfer. And every registrant email must be verified: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). If the domain has Domain protection, the registrant record shows DomaineGoat LLC; ask us to put it back in the buyer's or your client's name first, at no charge. ## Does Domain protection make sense for a portfolio? For some domains, not all. Domain protection costs +$29 a year per domain, on top of the domain price. On a large portfolio of low-value names, that cost adds up fast. It makes sense for names you do not want in the registrant record under your own name: client projects that are still confidential, or valuable names where a transfer lock on by default reduces the risk of theft. With it, every transfer or DNS change must be confirmed from your account. Some extensions are sold only with Domain protection: .de, .uk, .nl, .cc, .to, .ch, .pl, .be, .at, .cz, .nz, .fi. See [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/). ## What are the risks for a domain investor offshore? The main risk is a trademark claim, and it works the same offshore. If a name matches someone's trademark, the owner can file a UDRP complaint. The domain is then locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, the dispute provider receives the registrant record, and the panel's decision is applied. Read [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). Other complaints, such as a competitor's claim about content, need a decision from a Panamanian court. But registry rules still apply, and registries change prices: the .com wholesale cost rises from $10.46 to $11.17 on 1 November 2026, per Verisign's results release of 23 April 2026. Plan renewals with that in mind. ## How to move a portfolio to Isthmus Domains 1. **List the domains and dates** — Note each domain's expiry date and the date of its last registration or transfer (60-day rule). 2. **Unlock and collect codes** — At your current registrar, remove the transfer lock and collect each transfer (EPP) code. 3. **Top up once** — Top up enough for all the transfers: each costs the renewal price of its extension. 4. **Start the transfers** — Enter each domain and code in the client area, then set renewal and DNS for each one. ## Agencies and investors: FAQ ### Can I pay for 50 domains at once in crypto? Yes. One top-up can cover all 50; orders hold up to 20 domains each, so 50 names go in three orders paid from the same balance. The minimum top-up is $25, and we accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. For 50 .com domains, the cost is 50 times $11.99/year. ### Do you charge a fee to transfer a domain out? No. The transfer code is free, requested from the client area, and there is no exit fee. The new registrar charges its own transfer price, which usually adds a year to the registration. Remember the 60-day lock after a registration or a previous transfer. ### Can I register client domains without the client's ID? Yes. We do not ask for an ID from you or from the client. Each domain needs one verified email, as ICANN requires. You can use the client's email, so they confirm it, or your agency's email and hand the domain over later with a transfer code. ### What happens to a parked domain that gets a trademark complaint? Trademark disputes follow the UDRP, as ICANN requires of every registrar. The domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, the dispute provider receives the registrant record, and the panel decides. If you hold Domain protection, the complaint names DomaineGoat LLC; we inform you, and you can defend the case. ### Is there a discount for large portfolios? We publish one price list for everyone, with no volume tiers on this site. A .com costs $11.99/year whether you hold one domain or a hundred. We do not claim to be the least expensive registrar: Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less, as our [price index](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) shows. ### Which extensions can I manage here? Generic extensions such as .com, .net and .org, new extensions such as .io, .app, .dev and .xyz, and some country extensions such as .de, .uk and .ch. The [extension list](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/) has a guide for each of 32 extensions, with its registry rules and price. **Bring your portfolio to Panama** One crypto balance, automatic renewals, free transfer codes. No ID. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domains for publishers and bloggers > Offshore domains for publishers and bloggers: complaints judged by a Panamanian court, not a form. No KYC, paid in crypto, .com $11.99/year. October 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/publishers-and-bloggers/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) A complaint about what you publish should be decided by a judge, not by a form. Here is what that means at Isthmus Domains, and the short list of cases where we act at once. **Quick answer — Which offshore domain registrar suits publishers and bloggers?** For publishers and bloggers, as of 19 October 2026, a complaint about copyright, defamation or politics does not suspend a domain at Isthmus Domains: we need a decision from a Panamanian court. A .com costs $11.99/year. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## What a publisher gets | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Complaint about content | No action on a complaint alone; a Panamanian court decision is needed | | Foreign judgment | No effect until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it | | Your data | Released only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case | | Strict exceptions | Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material, fraud that takes money from victims | | Trademark disputes | UDRP; domain locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider | | Identity | No ID; one verified email per domain, kept private | | .com price | $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal | ## What happens when someone complains about my article? Nothing happens to the domain on the complaint alone. A complaint about copyright, defamation, politics or from a competitor does not get a domain suspended. The person who complains needs a decision from a Panamanian court. If they won a judgment in another country, it has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it. Under article 1419 of Panama's Código Judicial, a foreign judgment has the force that treaties give it, and without a treaty it can be enforced unless the other country does not enforce Panamanian judgments. This is not legal advice. The full process: [complaints and court orders](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/). ## Can a lawyer or a government get my name from you? Not without Panamanian legal process. DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case: no disclosure to a foreign lawyer, a private company or a foreign government on their request alone. And we do not hold your name: the only contact data we collect is your email. Panama's Constitution (article 29) also protects private correspondence and documents, which can be examined only on the order of a competent authority. More: [why Panama](https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/). ## What do you suspend at once? A short, public list. Phishing (including pharming), malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material, and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension on a well-documented report, within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Fraud here means fake shops, investment and crypto scams, wallet drainers, impersonation of a bank or brand, and sale of stolen data. For child sexual abuse material, action is taken immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Spam counts only when it carries one of these abuses. Opinion, criticism, reviews and satire are not on the list: they go to a court. The rules in full: [acceptable use](https://isthmusdomains.com/acceptable-use/) and [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## What does an offshore domain not protect? It protects the domain, not the rest of your site. Your hosting company, your CDN and your newsletter provider apply their own policies and their own law. A host can remove a page even if the domain stays active. The registry and our registrar partner also keep their own rules: for a .com, Verisign holds no registrant contact data, while a registry such as .org (PIR) keeps the registrant record under its own law. And offshore does not mean above the law: you remain responsible for what you publish under the law that applies to you. For the legal side, read [is offshore domain registration legal?](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/is-offshore-domain-registration-legal/). ## Should a publisher add Domain protection? Add it if you do not want to be the registrant of record at all. Base WHOIS privacy hides your email from the public where the extension allows it, but you stay the registrant, and registries such as .org or .io hold the registrant record. With [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), at +$29 a year per domain, the registrant record and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. It also means every complaint is read by a person before any action on the domain, and you are told when the law allows it; that review comes only with the option. It keeps you out of the registrant record; it is not an exemption from the rules: phishing, malware and child sexual abuse material are still handled at once. To see what the public record shows today, read [check what WHOIS shows](https://isthmusdomains.com/guides/check-what-whois-shows/). ## Publishers and bloggers: FAQ ### Will you suspend my blog after a DMCA notice? Not on the notice alone. A copyright complaint, including a US DMCA notice, needs a decision from a Panamanian court before we act on the domain. A foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. Your host, the registry and our accredited registrar partner may apply their own policies, so check your host's rules as well. ### Can someone suing me for defamation get my domain taken down? Only with a decision from a Panamanian court, or a foreign judgment that Panama's Supreme Court has recognised. A letter, a form or a threat of legal action does not change the status of the domain. This is not legal advice: talk to a lawyer about the claim itself. ### Do you tell me when someone asks for my data? With Domain protection, you are told about complaints when the law allows it, and a person reads each one before any action on the domain. With or without it, the same disclosure rule applies: DomaineGoat LLC releases the data it holds only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. ### Do I need to give my real name to register? No name is asked: the only contact data we collect is one email per domain, and you upload no ID, selfie or ID number. ICANN requires one check: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). The email stays private. With Domain protection, the registrant record and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC instead of you. ### What if my site is accused of phishing by mistake? Phishing reports must be well documented before we act. If a domain is suspended by mistake, contact support with the details, and we review the case. Email replies within 12 hours, 7 days a week, including help with DNS, transfers and renewals. Keep your site free of compromised plugins, since hacked blogs are a common source of real phishing pages. ### How much does a domain for a blog cost? A .com costs $11.99/year to register and $11.99/year to renew, as of 19 October 2026. A .blog starts at $25.99 and a .net at $12.99. Domain protection adds $29 a year per domain. All prices: [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## Legal sources 1. [Divorcio, Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta, expediente 9395-2022 (cites Código Judicial art. 1419, 1420 and 100)](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (2022-05-04) 2. [Constitución Política de la República de Panamá, Título III, Capítulo 1](https://panama.justia.com/federales/constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-panama/titulo-iii/capitulo-1o) — Justia Panamá (checked 2026-10-19) 3. [Updated UDRP rules](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/amc/domain-name-disputes/resources/updated_udrp_rules) — WIPO (checked 2026-10-19) **Publish under due process** Register your domain in Panama. No ID, paid in crypto. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [How we handle complaints](https://isthmusdomains.com/complaints-and-court-orders/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Offshore domains for startups and SaaS > Offshore domains for startups and SaaS: .com $11.99/year, .io from $34.49, no KYC, paid in USDC, USDT or BTC from one balance. Panama, October 2026. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/use-cases/startups-and-saas/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Register the .com, .io or .ai of a new product without uploading a founder's passport, pay from the company's crypto treasury, and keep complaints under Panamanian due process. **Quick answer — Where can a startup register an offshore domain without KYC?** For startups and SaaS teams, as of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year at Isthmus Domains, a .io $34.49 for the first year, and a .ai $85.49 a year, paid in USDC, USDT or Bitcoin. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## What a startup gets | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | .com | $11.99 first year, $11.99 renewal | | .io | $34.49 first year, $52.99 renewal | | .ai | $85.49 a year, sold 2 years at a time | | .app / .dev | $8.99 / $8.99 first year; HTTPS required by the registry | | DNS | free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13) | | Renewal | automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain | | Identity | No ID; one verified email per domain | | Payment | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; minimum top-up $25 | ## Why would a startup register its domain offshore? For three practical reasons: no ID upload, payment from a crypto treasury, and a clear rule on complaints. A domain is often bought on day one, before the company exists or has a bank account. At Isthmus Domains, a founder needs one email, not a passport scan or a selfie. Teams that hold USDC or USDT can pay without converting to a card. And a competitor's complaint about your product name does not take the site offline: we act on a decision from a Panamanian court, not on a complaint alone. Trademark disputes follow the [UDRP](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/), as at every registrar. ## Which extension should a SaaS product choose: .com, .io or .ai? Pick on price over several years, not only the first one. - **.com** costs $11.99/year and renews at the same price. It is the default most customers type. - **.io** starts at $34.49 and renews at $52.99. Budget for the renewal, since you pay it every year after the first. See [.io](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/io/). - **.ai** costs $85.49 a year and is sold 2 years at a time, so the first payment covers two years. See [.ai](https://isthmusdomains.com/tld/ai/). - **.app and .dev** start at $8.99 and $8.99. Their registry forces HTTPS, so the site must have a certificate before it loads in a browser. All extensions and their rules: [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## Should the domain be in the founder's name or in a company name? It depends on who should appear in the registry. By default, the domain is registered in your name, with WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it. That suits a team that will later move the domain to its own company. With [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), at +$29 a year per domain, the registrant record and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The transfer lock is on by default, and every transfer or DNS change must be confirmed from your account. You stay the beneficiary, and we put the domain back in your name on request, at no charge. Some investors ask to see the domain in the company's own name during due diligence: plan that step before a funding round. ## How does a team pay from a crypto treasury? Top up one balance and pay every registration and renewal from it. The minimum top-up is $25. Send the exact amount shown, on the right network; the order page shows each step, and the top-up is credited once the network confirms it. Stablecoins keep the maths simple: a $11.99 .com is paid with the same dollar amount in USDC or USDT. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers. When a purchase costs less than the minimum top-up, the part added only to reach the minimum is refundable on request to support within 30 days of the payment, in USDT or USDC, as long as it has not been spent. The rest of the balance is not paid back, except where the law requires it. Details: [pay with crypto](https://isthmusdomains.com/pay-with-crypto/). ## What does not change for a startup domain offshore? The registry and ICANN rules stay the same. Verisign runs .com from the United States as a thin registry, with no registrant contact data; each other registry has its own rules. ICANN requires the registrant contact to be verified: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. Your hosting, your CDN and your payment provider also keep their own policies. A domain under Panamanian process does not change what those companies accept. And phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension within 24 hours of a well-documented report, here as elsewhere. ## How to register a startup domain in four steps 1. **Search the name** — Check .com, .io and .ai together in the domain search. 2. **Top up in crypto** — From $25, in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. 3. **Register** — Registration happens usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. 4. **Set DNS and renewal** — Point the domain at your hosting and switch on automatic renewal for each domain you need to keep. ## Startups and SaaS: FAQ ### Can a startup register a domain before the company is incorporated? Yes. Isthmus Domains needs one verified email per domain, not company papers or an ID. You can register the domain in a founder's name now and keep it there, or add Domain protection so the registrant record shows DomaineGoat LLC. Later, the domain can move to your own company with a transfer code, free, requested from the client area. ### Can we pay for domains in USDC? Yes, USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). We also accept USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and Litecoin. You top up a balance from $25 and pay registrations and renewals from it. Cards and bank transfers are not accepted. ### What happens if a competitor complains about our domain? A complaint alone does not get the domain suspended. The competitor needs a decision from a Panamanian court, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. If the complaint is about a trademark, it can go through the UDRP instead: the domain is locked within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider, and the panel's decision is applied. ### Is .io or .ai better for a SaaS product? Both work for tech products. For .io, the first year is $34.49 and each renewal $52.99. A .ai costs $85.49 a year, sold 2 years at a time. Compare the renewal prices over three to five years before you pick, and check the extension pages for registry rules. ### Will our domain go offline if a payment is missed? Not if automatic renewal is on and the balance covers it: we offer automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Keep enough on the balance before each renewal date. Unused balance does not expire, so topping up early costs nothing extra. ### Can investors check who owns the domain? Yes. Without Domain protection, you are the registrant of record: the registrant record is yours, even when WHOIS privacy hides your email from the public. With Domain protection, the registrant record shows DomaineGoat LLC, and you remain the beneficiary. If an investor needs the domain in your company's own name, ask us: the hand-back is free. **Register your product's domain** Search .com, .io and .ai in one go. No ID, paid in crypto. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year. --- # Why Panama: the legal basis of an offshore domain registrar > Why Isthmus Domains works from Panama: Ley 81 de 2019 on personal data, Constitution art. 29 and Código Judicial art. 1419 on foreign rulings. Not legal advice. - URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/why-panama/ - Last updated: 2026-10-19 - Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com) Three Panamanian texts decide how a request about your domain is handled: the data protection law of 2019, article 29 of the Constitution and the rule on foreign judgments. ICANN and registry rules stay in force on top of them. **Quick answer — Why is Isthmus Domains a domain registrar in Panama?** As of 19 October 2026, Panama lets us refuse takedowns and data requests that do not come through Panamanian legal process: a foreign judgment has no effect until the Supreme Court's Fourth Chamber recognises it (Código Judicial art. 1419), private papers are examined only on a competent authority's order (Constitution art. 29), and Ley 81 de 2019 adds a regulator, ANTAI. Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. ## Panama and your domain: the key texts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, not an ICANN-accredited registrar: domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner | | Data protection law | Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019, published in the Gaceta Oficial on 29 March 2019, in force since 29 March 2021 | | Regulation of that law | Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 de 28 de mayo de 2021 (Gaceta Oficial 29296-A) | | Supervisory authority | ANTAI (Autoridad Nacional de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información) | | Fines reported by the press | From $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the breach (Panamá América) | | Private papers | Constitution, art. 29: examined or held back only on the order of a competent authority | | Foreign judgments | Código Judicial, art. 1419 and 1420; recognition by the Fourth Chamber (Sala Cuarta) of the Supreme Court | | Private international law | Ley 61 of 7 October 2015, art. 156: conditions for recognising a foreign judgment | | What Panama does not change | ICANN rules, registry rules, the UDRP and the duty to act on DNS abuse | ## What does Ley 81 de 2019 protect? Ley 81 de 2019 protects personal data held by companies and public bodies in Panama, including the account data of a registrar. The law is dated 26 March 2019 and appeared in the Gaceta Oficial on 29 March 2019. Its article 47 delayed its entry into force by two years, so it has applied since 29 March 2021. The Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 of 28 May 2021 sets out how the law works in practice. ANTAI, the national transparency authority, supervises it and has published a guide for private companies. The Panamanian press reported fines from $1,000 to $10,000 for breaches. For you, it means the email we hold is covered by a written law with a regulator, not only by our own promise. The rights it gives you are listed in our [privacy policy](https://isthmusdomains.com/legal/privacy/). ## What does article 29 of the Constitution say about private records? Article 29 of the Panamanian Constitution makes correspondence and other private documents inviolable. They may be examined or held back only on the order of a competent authority, for a specific purpose and with the formalities set by law. We apply the same logic to account records: we release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A letter from a foreign lawyer, a private company or a foreign government is neither, so it does not open your file. ## How does a foreign judgment take effect in Panama? A foreign judgment has no effect on us until Panama's Supreme Court (Fourth Chamber) recognises it. Article 1419 of the Código Judicial gives a foreign ruling the force that treaties grant it. Without a treaty, it can be enforced unless it is shown that the country of origin does not enforce Panamanian rulings. The recognition request, called *exequatur*, goes to the Sala Cuarta de Negocios Generales of the Corte Suprema de Justicia (article 100, point 2, of the Código Judicial). Under article 1420 the Procuraduría gives its opinion first. Article 156 of the Código de Derecho Internacional Privado (Ley 61 of 7 October 2015) also lists the conditions. The documents must be authenticated or apostilled, and translated into Spanish by a public translator. A ruling of the Sala Cuarta of 4 May 2022 (file 9395-2022) cites all of these articles and quotes article 1419 in full. ### The path of a foreign court order 1. **Judgment abroad** — A court outside Panama orders a suspension or the release of data. At this stage it does not bind us. 2. **Papers prepared** — The party files the judgment, apostilled or authenticated, with a translation by a Panamanian public translator. 3. **Opinion of the Procuraduría** — The Procuraduría gives its view on the request, as article 1420 of the Código Judicial requires. 4. **Decision of the Sala Cuarta** — The Fourth Chamber of the Supreme Court grants or refuses recognition, under article 1419 and Ley 61 de 2015. 5. **We act** — Once recognised, the decision is a Panamanian court decision and we carry it out. ## What does Panama not change for your domain? Panama changes who can make us act; it does not lift the rules of the domain system. Offshore does not mean above the law. Five layers stay the same, wherever the registrar is: - **ICANN rules.** The registrant email is checked under the Whois Accuracy Program of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement, within 15 days. The Registration Data Policy has applied since 21 August 2025. - **The UDRP.** Trademark disputes over generic extensions follow it, as at every registrar; some country codes have their own policy. See [UDRP disputes](https://isthmusdomains.com/udrp/). - **Abuse duties.** Section 3.18 of the RAA, amended on 5 April 2024, requires action on DNS abuse such as phishing and malware. - **Registry rules.** Each extension has a registry with its own policy. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) keep the registrant record under their own law; Verisign, which runs .com and .net, is a thin registry and receives no registrant contact data. - **Our registrar partner.** Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. That is why phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud against victims are handled at once. Details: [abuse reports](https://isthmusdomains.com/abuse/). ## Each rule, its source and its effect | Rule | Source | Effect on your domain | | --- | --- | --- | | Personal data protection | Ley 81 de 2019; Decreto Ejecutivo 285 de 2021 | Your data is handled under a written law, supervised by ANTAI | | Private papers | Constitution, art. 29 | Records are opened only on the order of a competent authority | | Foreign judgments | Código Judicial, art. 1419 and 1420; Ley 61 de 2015, art. 156 | No effect until the Sala Cuarta recognises the judgment | | Email verification | ICANN RAA 2013, Whois Accuracy Program | One email is checked within 15 days; no ID document | | Trademark disputes | UDRP Rules (2015) | Lock within 2 business days of a request from a UDRP provider; the panel decision is applied | | DNS abuse | ICANN RAA §3.18, amendment of 5 April 2024 | Phishing, malware and botnets lead to suspension | > **This is not legal advice** This page explains how we read the texts cited and how they shape our own policy. It does not say what is legal in your country. For a decision about your own case, ask a lawyer admitted where you live. ## Questions about Panama ### Does a registrar in Panama make my domain safe from every takedown? No. A registrar in Panama decides which requests can make it act, but some cases lead to suspension anyway. A well-documented report of phishing, malware, a botnet, child sexual abuse material or fraud on victims still leads to suspension. Trademark disputes follow the UDRP. The registry of your extension can also act under its own rules. ### Can a US or EU court order reach my domain at Isthmus Domains? Not directly. A foreign court order has no effect on us until the Fourth Chamber of Panama's Supreme Court recognises it, under article 1419 of the Código Judicial. The party must file apostilled papers with a Spanish translation, and the Procuraduría gives an opinion. Once recognised, the order is carried out like any Panamanian decision. ### Who supervises personal data in Panama? ANTAI, the Autoridad Nacional de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información, supervises Ley 81 de 2019. The law has applied since 29 March 2021, and Decreto Ejecutivo 285 of 28 May 2021 regulates it. The Panamanian press reported fines from $1,000 to $10,000. ### Does the registry of my extension follow Panamanian law? Usually not. Each registry works under its own law and contract with ICANN. Registries such as .org (PIR) or .io (Identity Digital) keep the registrant record; Verisign, which runs .com and .net from the United States, is thin and receives no registrant contact data. With [Domain protection](https://isthmusdomains.com/domain-protection/), the registrant record carries the details of DomaineGoat LLC instead of yours. ### Is DomaineGoat LLC an ICANN-accredited registrar? No. DomaineGoat LLC does not hold its own ICANN accreditation. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. That is why the email check, the abuse duties and, for generic extensions, the UDRP apply to the domains we sell. Country codes such as .de or .uk follow their own registry's dispute policy. ### How much does a domain cost at Isthmus Domains? As of 19 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year with WHOIS privacy included, and Domain protection adds $29 a year per domain. Payment is in crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) from a balance topped up from $25. Every extension and its renewal price are on the [pricing page](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/). ## Sources 1. [Ley 81 de 26 de marzo de 2019, sobre Protección de Datos Personales](https://www.sinaproc.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ley-81-de-26-de-marzo-de-2019.pdf) — República de Panamá (copy hosted by SINAPROC) (checked 2026-10-19) 2. [Gaceta Oficial 29296-A: Decreto Ejecutivo N° 285 de 28 de mayo de 2021](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29296_A/GacetaNo_29296a_20210528.pdf) — Gaceta Oficial de Panamá (2021-05-28) 3. [Guía de protección de datos personales para el sector privado](https://www.antai.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GUIA-SECTOR-PRIVADO-1.pdf) — ANTAI (January 2024) 4. [Promulgan ley sobre protección de datos personales](https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/sociedad/promulgan-ley-sobre-proteccion-de-datos-personales-1131271) — Panamá América (checked 2026-10-19) 5. [Constitución Política de la República de Panamá, Título III, Capítulo 1°](https://panama.justia.com/federales/constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-panama/titulo-iii/capitulo-1o) — Justia Panamá (checked 2026-10-19) 6. [Corte Suprema de Justicia, Sala Cuarta de Negocios Generales, 4 de mayo de 2022, expediente 9395-2022](https://vlex.com.pa/vid/divorcio-corte-suprema-justicia-907463874) — vLex Panamá (2022-05-04) 7. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 8. [2024 Global Amendments: DNS abuse](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/global-amendment-2024-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19) 9. [ICANN Registration Data Policy now in effect for contracted parties](https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-registration-data-policy-now-in-effect-for-contracted-parties-21-08-2025-en) — ICANN (2025-08-21) **Register a domain under Panamanian law** Search a name, see the price per year and pay in crypto. No ID document is requested. [Search a domain](https://isthmusdomains.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/) --- Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year.