Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .sg (also available in Chinese and Tamil).
Sub-domains: .com.sg; .edu.sg; .gov.sg; .org.sg; .net.sg; .per.sg
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, other than a local administrative contact.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: can be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before the Singapore Mediation Center.
Authority name: Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC).
Internet address: www.sgnic.sg