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: .af
Sub-domains: .gov.af; .com.af; .net.af; .edu.af; .org.af
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one or five years.
Renewal/maintenance: one or five years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court or other competent jurisdiction.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Afghan Network & Information Center (AFGNIC).
Internet address: https://afgnic.com