Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .lk (also available in Sinhala and Tamil). 

Sub-domains: .com.lk; .sch.lk; .gov.lk; .ac.lk; .org.lk; .edu.lk; .hotel.lk; .web.lk

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: not required. Domain names can be reserved but cannot be activated unless the applicant has a presence in Sri Lanka, i.e., a branch office, subsidiary, dealer, agent or representative which has established an office in Sri Lanka. 

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one, two, five or ten years.

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

Dispute about ownership: n.a. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: LK Domain Registry. 

Internet address: www.domains.lk