Domain Names

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.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Setar N.V. 

Internet address: http://setar.aw