Ask HN: No-bullshit UK-based domain registrars

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23057987
by petecooper • 6 years ago
2 6 6 years ago

I am looking for a replacement domain registrar. I currently use Gandi, who are based in France. I am happy with Gandi's service, but I am looking for a UK registrar because of Brexit ramifications.

I live in the UK. The current Brexit transition period[1] means I deal with UK VAT for EU purchases, including domains. I pay VAT (sales tax) and can claim it back as a business expense. When the transition period is over, my accounting will be more straightforward if I purchase domains from a UK registrar.

I don't want the cheapest possible service, I don't want endless upselling, or any of that nonsense. I would like to buy domains from a wide variety of TLDs, be able to administer DNS etc from a sensible control panel, and have clear billing so I'm not spending time deciphering things.

Who should I look at? Who should I avoid?

Thank you in advance for advice and feedback.

[1] https://www.gov.uk/transition

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