Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .bz 

Sub-domains: .com.bz; .net.bz; org.bz; .co.bz 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: not required. 

Domestic trademark right required for obtaining domain name registration: 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 (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. 

Registration Authority

Authority name: University of Belize. 

Internet address: www.belizenic.bz