Quick answer
How does Njalla compare with PanamaRegistrar on jurisdiction?
Njalla runs from Costa Rica and holds domains in its own name by default. PanamaRegistrar runs from Panama, as of October 2026: you stay the registrant unless you add Domain protection, we release data only on a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order or in a UDRP case, and a .com costs $11.99 against Njalla's €15. Njalla accepts Monero.
Njalla and PanamaRegistrar in seven lines
| Njalla's operating company | njalla.srl, Costa Rica, since late 2024; Nevis before (blog post, 14 September 2025) |
|---|---|
| Our operating company | DomaineGoat LLC, a company incorporated in Panama, working through an ICANN-accredited registrar partner |
| Holder of record at Njalla | Njalla itself by default (terms quoted in 2023, secondary) |
| Holder of record with us | You; or our company if you add Domain protection (+$29/year) |
| .com price | Njalla €15 a year · PanamaRegistrar $11.99/year |
| Monero (XMR) | Njalla yes · PanamaRegistrar no |
| Budapest Convention on Cybercrime | Costa Rica a party since 1 January 2018 · Panama since 1 July 2014 |
Njalla vs PanamaRegistrar, point by point
Njalla facts come from its own pages or the dated secondary sources at the bottom. Njalla's site could not be read again on 19 October 2026, so its facts keep the 8 October date.
| Njalla | PanamaRegistrar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of the operator | Costa Rica (njalla.srl), per a September 2025 blog post | Panama |
| In operation since | 2017 (press coverage at launch) | Not stated: no founding year is published |
| Who is the registrant of record | Njalla, unless you ask otherwise (terms quoted in 2023) | You by default; our company with Domain protection |
| Data asked to open an account | Email or XMPP address (secondary) | A random account number; one verified email per domain |
| ID document | No | No |
| Cryptocurrencies | BTC, LTC, XMR, ETH; PayPal also listed | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Monero (XMR) | ✓ | ✗ |
| .com, first year | €15 | $11.99 |
| .com, renewal | €15 (flat yearly price) | $11.99 |
| .io | €45 | $52.99 |
| Takedown on a complaint alone | — (no written rule found) | No, except phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM and fraud on a documented report |
| Customer data released on | — (no written rule found) | Only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case |
| Written complaint procedure | — | Yes: takedown procedure |
| Transparency report | — | every quarter, first January 2027 |
Prices checked on
Njalla prices are flat per extension, in euros (njal.la/pricing, checked 2026-10-08). A dash means we found no written statement, not that the practice is absent.
Who runs Njalla, and from which country?
Njalla is run today by njalla.srl, a Costa Rican company, according to an independent blog post of 14 September 2025. The same post says the operator moved from Nevis in late 2024, without an announcement. We could not find a statement on Njalla's own pages that dates the move.
Njalla has a public history since 2017. That is a real advantage: years of operation show how a provider behaves under pressure. It has also drawn attention. TorrentFreak reported on 23 May 2025 that the European Commission named Njalla on its Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List. That listing reflects complaints by rights holders; it is not a court finding.
PanamaRegistrar is operated by DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama. We publish no founding year and no customer counts. What we publish instead is the procedure, step by step.
What does Costa Rica vs Panama change when someone complains?
On paper, both countries are parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. Costa Rica joined with effect from 1 January 2018, Panama from 1 July 2014. The convention organises cooperation between police and prosecutors; it does not let a foreign lawyer send orders to a registrar.
One difference is bilateral. The US Department of Justice lists a mutual legal assistance treaty with Panama, in force since 6 September 1995. Its April 2022 list shows no such treaty with Costa Rica. A treaty request still goes through Panamanian authorities and a Panamanian decision before it reaches us.
The bigger difference is what each provider writes down. We found no published Njalla rule on complaints or data release. Ours is public: copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court. A foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama by exequatur. Details by country are on jurisdictions compared.
Who legally holds the domain: you or the provider?
At Njalla, the provider is the registrant of record by default. Its terms, as quoted on the Privacy Guides forum in 2023, register domains in Njalla's name and give you the use of them. Some users like this, because their name never reaches the registry. Others dislike it, because the legal holder is someone else.
At PanamaRegistrar you choose. By default you are the registrant; WHOIS/RDAP privacy is included free wherever the registry allows it. With Domain protection, at +$29 a year, the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. You stay the beneficial owner: full control, a free transfer code, and the domain goes back to your own name on request, free.
One honest limit applies to both models. A trademark (UDRP) complaint names the registrant of record. With Domain protection that is our company; we tell you, and you can answer it.
Which one should a Monero user pick?
Njalla, if paying in Monero is the condition you cannot drop. Its FAQ lists BTC, LTC, XMR and ETH, plus PayPal. PanamaRegistrar does not accept Monero.
We accept Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). You top up a prepaid balance, minimum $25, then register, renew or transfer from it. Send the exact amount on the exact network; the top-up is credited after the network confirmations. Details are on buying a domain with crypto.
Price is the other side of the choice. Njalla charges a flat €15 a year for a .com and €45 for a .io. We charge $11.99 and $52.99, the same for each renewal. All 43 extensions are on the price list.
How to move a domain from Njalla to PanamaRegistrar
A transfer keeps the domain live and, for a generic extension such as .com, adds one year. Njalla's own transfer-out steps are not documented in the sources we read, so step 1 depends on its support.
Ask Njalla for the transfer code
Because Njalla is usually the registrant of record, the code and unlock come from Njalla's side.
Top up your balance
One year at our transfer price, $11.99 for a .com, from a balance of at least $25.
Start the transfer and verify the email
Enter the domain and code. ICANN rules require the registrant email to be verified within 15 days.
Choose who is shown
Keep the domain in your name with free privacy, or add Domain protection so the registry shows our company.
Questions about Njalla and PanamaRegistrar
Is PanamaRegistrar a good Njalla alternative?
It is if you want written rules and to hold the domain yourself. PanamaRegistrar publishes its complaint and data procedure, and you are the registrant unless you add Domain protection. Njalla remains better for Monero payment and has operated since 2017. Compare the two rows that matter most to you in the table above before deciding.
Where is Njalla based in 2026?
In Costa Rica, through njalla.srl, according to a blog post dated 14 September 2025. The same source says the operator was in Nevis until late 2024. We did not find a dated announcement on Njalla's own pages. PanamaRegistrar is operated by DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama.
Does Njalla own my domain?
By default, Njalla is the registrant of record, according to its terms as quoted in 2023 on the Privacy Guides forum. You get the use of the domain. At PanamaRegistrar you are the registrant by default. Our optional Domain protection puts our company on record but keeps you the beneficial owner, with a free hand-back.
Does PanamaRegistrar accept Monero like Njalla?
No. PanamaRegistrar accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a prepaid balance with a minimum top-up of $25. Njalla lists BTC, LTC, XMR and ETH, plus PayPal, on its FAQ. If Monero is a firm requirement, Njalla, OrangeWebsite or 1984 Hosting accept it.
Is a .com cheaper at Njalla or at PanamaRegistrar?
PanamaRegistrar charges $11.99 a year for a .com, and Njalla charges €15, as of October 2026. The dollar value of Njalla's price moves with the euro exchange rate. Both charge the same price to renew. Our transfer price is also $11.99, so moving in costs one year.
Can a Costa Rican or Panamanian registrar stop a US court?
No. A .com is held by Verisign in Reston, Virginia, and a US court can order the registry directly. This is true at Njalla and at PanamaRegistrar. Choosing an extension whose registry sits elsewhere changes that exposure; the registry jurisdiction index lists the country of each registry.
What does PanamaRegistrar do with a copyright complaint?
Nothing on the domain without a decision from a Panamanian court. The complaint gets an automatic acknowledgement with a reference number. You are told before any action on your domain, unless the law or the court order forbids it. With Domain protection, it is also read by a person before any action on the domain. A foreign judgment must be recognised in Panama by exequatur first. See the takedown procedure.
Sources (12)
- Njalla pricing njal.la/pricing — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08)
- Njalla FAQ (payment methods) njal.la/faq — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08)
- Njalla has silently changed: a word of caution — Independent blog (2025-09-14)
- Can't decide on domain registrar (Njalla terms quoted) — Privacy Guides forum (2023, checked 2026-10-08)
- EU piracy watchlist adds IPFS, FitGirl and Njalla — TorrentFreak (2025-05-23)
- Chart of signatures and ratifications of Treaty 185 (Convention on Cybercrime) — Council of Europe Treaty Office (checked 2026-10-19)
- Convention on Cybercrime: Costa Rica (accession 22 September 2017, in force 1 January 2018) — WIPO Lex (checked 2026-10-19)
- Convention on Cybercrime: Panama accession (in effect 1 July 2014) — United Nations Treaty Series (checked 2026-10-19)
- Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties of the United States — US Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs (April 2022, checked 2026-10-19)
- 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (Whois Accuracy Program Specification) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-08)
- Root Zone Database: .com — IANA (checked 2026-10-19)
- Ley 478 de 4 de agosto de 2025 (Código Procesal Penal art. 338-C) — Gaceta Oficial No. 30337 (2025-08-05, checked 2026-10-19)