黄道--全球顶级域名注册局

Eligibility Requirements

Registrars have signed Registrar Accreditation Agreement 2013 (RAA2013) with ICANN.

Please refer to http://www.icann.org/zh/resources/registrarsfor detail information on accreditation.

Specific Procedures:

Step One: Sign the RAA with ICANN and become ICANN-Accredited Registrar (Not for ICANN-accredited Registrars).
Note: Only the RAA 2013 applies to current application. Otherwise, registrars should apply to ICANN for an update.
Step Two：Sign the Registry-Registrar Agreement (RRA) with the Registry.
Step Three: The Registry provides technical test interface and technical manual, and registrars conduct EPP tests.
Step Four: The Registry provides formal interface, and creates financial accounts.

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Registrar Application Channel

Registrar Application

China has the largest Internet population in the world, estimated to be around 560 million. China is also the second largest world economy with a GDP of US$8,300 billion. Over 50 million companies are registered in China. In contrast, there are merely 13 million domain names.

Regardless of whether you are a registry or a registrar, one cannot ignore the potential market opportunities China has to offer. As a leading new gTLD applicant in China, Zodiac has substantial knowledge on how to operate new gTLDs in China. Zodiac believes that collective effort is needed to cultivate this domain name market. As such, we encourage and welcome new gTLD applicants in China.

Pre-Market Entry Consulting Service

Our offering
Based on your new gTLD string, we can provide the following:
Market analysis report, which gives you a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese market size, structure, growth rate, trends, and most importantly, the regulatory environment, etc.
Competence report, which gives you market intelligence regarding potential clients and competitors, their strength and weakness, etc.
Business feasibility report, which gives you a feasible entry strategy and financial projections based on the nature and intention of your business model and the target markets

Your benefits
Latest information on the fast-growing and fast-changing business environment in China
Assessment of the market feasibility of your new gTLD string

Market Entry Consulting service

The domain name market is a regulated industry in China. All registries and registrars have to obtain the requisite licences before commencing sales and operation of TLDs in the Chinese market. Zodiac’s local resources can assist you with the license application processes.

Our offering
Advice on the regulatory process for obtaining licensing
Preparation of necessary documentation
Recommendations on the technical infrastructure needed to meet the requisite regulatory approvals

Your benefit
With the help of Zodiac Advisory Services, you will benefit from our experience in obtaining the necessary licenses to operate in China.

Sales and Marketing

Our offering
Advice on effective marketing strategy in China
Registrars’ channel sharing

Your benefit
Quick access into the Chinese market relying on Zodiac’s network of registrars and staying a step ahead of competitors

Interested? Contact us at info@nic.wang