Domain Names
Legal Basis
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.
Authority name: LK Domain Registry.
Internet address: www.domains.lk