Domain Names
Legal Basis
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.
Authority name: NIC (Malta).
Internet address: www.nic.org.mt