Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names, except the registration guidelines.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .kw 

Sub-domains: .com.kw; .org.kw; .net.kw; .edu.kw; .gov.kw; .ind.kw 

Applicant: for .ind.kw individuals can apply; for other sub-domains, only legal entities can apply. 

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: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: two years.

Renewal/maintenance: two years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority.

Internet address: https://citra.gov.kw