Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .bt 

Sub-domains: .com.bt; .gov.bt; .edu.bt; .org.bt; .net.bt 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.  

Local presence: required. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

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. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: DrukNet, Bhutan Telecom Ltd. 

Internet address: www.nic.bt