Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .iq

Sub-domains: .gov.iq; .edu.iq; .sch.iq; .com.iq; .mil.iq; .org.iq; .net.iq; .name.iq 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: not required, but a local representative must be appointed. Foreign applicants must have a trademark or trade name registered in Iraq similar or identical to the domain name. Filing requirements for companies based outside Iraq: power of attorney (legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate); Authorization Letter (signed and bearing the company stamp); copy of applicant's similar trademark or trade name registered in Iraq; Business Registration Certificate (legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate). 

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

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

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to ten years. 

Renewal/maintenance: one to ten years, renewable. 

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Communications and Media Commission (CMC). 

Internet address: https://cmc.iq / https://domain.iq