Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .mc
Sub-domains: .asso.mc; .tm.mc; .experts-comptables.mc
Applicant: legal entities only.
Restriction as to nationality: reserved for Monegasque entities only (except for .tm.mc).
Local presence: required.
Domestic trademark right: a certificate of registration of a national or an international trademark designating Monaco is required for obtaining domain name registration under .tm.mc
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: indefinite.
Renewal/maintenance: n.a.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Gouvernement de Monaco (Direction des Communications Electroniques de Monaco).
Internet address: www.nic.mc