Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .eg (also available in Arabic).

Sub-domains: .com.eg; .net.eg; .org.eg; .gov.eg; .info.eg; .tv.eg; .sport.eg (for a complete list, please consult: https://domain.eg/en/domain-rules/required-documents).

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none (except for .name.eg which is restricted for trademark registration holders filed through the Egyptian Trademark Office).

Local presence: is required.

Domestic trademark right: is required in all cases.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one, two, three or five years.

Renewal/maintenance: one, two, three or five years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Egyptian Universities Network (EUN).

Internet address: https://domain.eg