Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .sl 

Sub-domains: .com.sl; .org.sl; .net.sl; .edu.sl 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

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

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to five years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to five years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: AFcom (SL) Ltd., committed by the National Telecommunication Committee (NATCOM).

Internet address: www.nic.sl/domain