Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .mt 

Sub-domains: .com.mt; .edu.mt; .org.mt; .net.mt 

Applicant: any legal entity.

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: not required. 

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration. The applicant must, however, declare the right to use the name as a trademark or trade/business name. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one to two years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: NIC (Malta). 

Internet address: www.nic.org.mt