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.ca domains are available for registration, transfer, or connection to Squarespace for Canadian residents. These domains are particularly suitable for businesses and professionals operating in Canada.
Special Requirements:
- Must meet Canadian Presence Requirement (CPR)
- Must provide proof of Canadian residency if requested by CIRA
- Domain may be deleted after two months if residency proof isn't provided
Pricing and Transfer:
- Transfer to Squarespace is free
- One additional year of registration is added during transfer
- Standard renewal fees apply
- Local sales tax may be applicable
- Not eligible for free domain offers
Grace Period:
- 5-day refund period available after registration
Legal Form Requirements:
- Must qualify for specific CIRA categories
- Legal form can be changed through domain dashboard
- Select from: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or other qualifying categories
Whois Privacy:
- Available only for individual registrants (Canadian citizens or permanent residents)
- Enable through domain dashboard:
- Click on .ca domain
- Select Edit in Registrant Information
- Choose Additional Information
- Select appropriate legal form
- Toggle Whois Privacy on
CIRA Compliance:
- Must respond to CIRA verification emails
- Provide requested residency documentation
- Failure to comply results in domain deletion after 60 days
Domain Management:
- Can be managed through Squarespace domain dashboard
- Supports nameserver modifications
- Transfer authorization codes available when needed
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