Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .sy
Sub-domains: available (up to 50 sub-domains).
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, but a domestic representative must be appointed.
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.
Authority name: National Agency for Network Services (NANS).
Internet address: http://nans.gov.sy