Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .mv 

Sub-domains: .com.mv; .org.mv; .biz.mv; .aero.mv; .gov.mv; .coop.mv; .edu.mv; .int.mv; .info.mv; .mil.mv; .net.mv; .museum.mv; .name.mv; .pro.mv 

Applicant: companies only. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: required. 

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Dhiraagu Pvt. Ltd. 

Internet address: www.dhiraagu.com.mv