Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names, but the “Rules and Regulations for Registration of .aw Internet Domain Names,” provided by Setar apply.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .aw
Sub-domains: .com.aw; .net.aw; .org.aw; .gov.aw
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: top-level domain only for locals.
Local presence: required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the Court of First Instance of Aruba.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Setar N.V.
Internet address: http://setar.aw