Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .mg
Sub-domains: .tm.mg; .nom.mg; .com.mg; .edu.mg; .prd.mg; .org.mg; .mil.mg
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: yes, for .mg, .nom.mg, gov.mg, .org.mg, .prd.mg, .edu.mg, and .mil.mg.
Local presence: required; some restrictions as to nationality.
Domestic trademark right: required for obtaining domain name registration under .tm.mg.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: NIC-MG (Network Information Center Madagascar).
Internet address: www.nic.mg