Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .sg (also available in Chinese and Tamil).

Sub-domains: .com.sg; .edu.sg; .gov.sg; .org.sg; .net.sg; .per.sg 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required, other than a local administrative contact.

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: can be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before the Singapore Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC).

Internet address: www.sgnic.sg