Extension
.lat
.lat in short
The .lat domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) created to give Latin America its own online identity. Launched in 2015 and now operated by XYZ.com, it is open to anyone, and it signals a clear cultural and regional connection to the Latin American community.
.lat at a glance
Type
gTLD — Generic top-level domain
Registry
XYZ.com LLC (originally ECOM-LAC)
Launched
2015
Country / scope
Latin America (community)
Restrictions
Open to anyone
Typical price
$23/yr
Example sites
Latin American sites
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .lat domain
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What does .lat mean?
The .lat extension is a geographic-community gTLD that stands for Latin America. It was delegated in 2015 to give the region a shared digital identity that no single country code could provide — where .mx means Mexico and .br means Brazil, .lat speaks to the whole Latin American and Caribbean community at once.
The TLD was originally championed by ECOM-LAC, a regional non-profit, as a tool for digital inclusion; the registry is today operated by XYZ.com LLC, the company behind .xyz. Although it carries a regional meaning, it is technically a generic extension with no membership test.
Who uses .lat?
Businesses, media, cultural projects and individuals who want to address a pan-regional Latin American audience rather than a single country. News and content sites such as noticias.lat use it to signal regional scope, and brands operating across several Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets adopt it as a unifying address.
Because the meaning is cultural rather than national, .lat is also attractive to diaspora projects and organisations that want to express a Latin identity without tying themselves to one flag.
.lat registration rules and requirements
Registration is open to anyone, with no requirement to be located in Latin America or to prove any regional connection. It is sold first-come, first-served through mainstream registrars under standard ICANN rules. In spirit it is for the Latin American community; in practice the gate is open to all.
How much does a .lat cost?
First-year prices are often very low — sometimes only a dollar or two on promotion — but the figure that matters is the renewal, which sits around $23 per year. As with many new gTLDs, budget for the standing renewal rate rather than the introductory teaser.
Is .lat good for SEO?
As a generic TLD, .lat receives no special ranking boost from Google or Bing, and no penalty. Its SEO value is indirect: a regionally meaningful name can lift click-through and relevance signals with a Latin American audience, much as a descriptive keyword domain can. The extension itself is neutral. See how to compare and choose a TLD.
.lat vs alternatives
For region-wide reach, .lat competes with using .com plus localisation, or stacking individual country codes like .mx and .br. Against cheap flexible generics such as .xyz (its own registry's flagship), .lat trades pure flexibility for an explicit cultural meaning that those neutral extensions cannot offer.
.lat pros and cons
Pros
- A clear pan-regional signal for the whole Latin American community.
- Open to anyone — no regional eligibility test.
- Often very cheap to register in the first year.
- Plenty of short, relevant names still available.
Cons
- Renewal price is much higher than the first-year teaser.
- Less recognised than country codes like .mx or .com.br.
- Regional meaning is lost on audiences outside Latin America.
- Smaller installed base than the legacy generics.
Example .lat websites
- noticias.lat — a regional news address using the pan-Latin-American meaning of .lat.
- nic.lat — the registry's own information site for the extension.
- Regional brand sites — companies spanning several Latin markets use .lat as a unifying address.
.lat — frequently asked questions
What is the .lat domain?
The .lat domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) created in 2015 for the Latin American community, now operated by XYZ.com. It gives the region a shared identity that no single country code provides, and although it carries a cultural meaning it is open to anyone.
Who can register a .lat domain?
Anyone, anywhere can register a .lat domain. There is no requirement to be based in Latin America or to prove a regional connection; it is sold first-come, first-served through standard registrars.
How much does a .lat domain cost?
First-year promotions can be as low as a dollar or two, but the renewal price — the figure to plan around — is roughly $23 per year.
Is .lat only for Latin American businesses?
No. The extension was designed for the Latin American community and is most meaningful there, but there are no eligibility restrictions, so anyone can register one for any purpose.