Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .mc 

Sub-domains: .asso.mc; .tm.mc; .experts-comptables.mc 

Applicant: legal entities only.

Restriction as to nationality: reserved for Monegasque entities only (except for .tm.mc).

Local presence: required.

Domestic trademark right: a certificate of registration of a national or an international trademark designating Monaco is required for obtaining domain name registration under .tm.mc 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: indefinite.

Renewal/maintenance: n.a.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Gouvernement de Monaco (Direction des Communications Electroniques de Monaco).

Internet address: www.nic.mc