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Registration & protection

Domain name registration in Iraq

Establishing your online presence

A domain name gives customers a direct way to find your business online. Iraq’s country-code domain, .iq, is managed by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC). Businesses can consider names directly under .iq or within categories such as .com.iq, subject to the applicable registration rules.

Choosing the right domain

Eligibility depends on the extension selected. Under the CMC’s published rules, applicants for .com.iq must demonstrate a qualifying Iraqi commercial licence or ownership of a trademark registered in Iraq. Other categories have separate requirements.

Available names are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the application meets the relevant conditions.

Registration and renewal

The CMC’s published terms allow registration periods of one to five years, with renewal subject to payment of the required fees. Keeping registration details accurate and renewing on time helps maintain control of the domain. An expired registration may eventually become available to another applicant under the applicable domain lifecycle rules.

Protecting your brand online

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their chosen domain does not infringe another party’s intellectual property or other rights. Checking availability should therefore be accompanied by consideration of existing brand rights.

Ekram AlHaq IP assists clients with Iraqi domain name registration, renewal, and related brand protection matters.

Requirements, fees, and procedures should be confirmed for the chosen extension before applying.