.swiss Domain Names are available for registration

Africa Registry is pleased to offer domain registration services for .swiss domain names to the general public. Register your .swiss today with Africa's trusted domain name registrar.

The following will be eligible for the assignment of a domain name from the general opening of the domain on 11 January 2016, 13:00 UTC:
• Swiss public bodies or other public law organisations (Confederation, cantons, municipalities);
• Bodies registered with the Swiss commercial register having their headquarters and an actual administrative site in Switzerland (companies, associations, foundations, persons registered with the Swiss commercial register);
• Associations and foundations not registered with the Swiss commercial register having their headquarters and an actual administrative site in Switzerland.
At present, physical persons cannot submit a registration application with the exception of persons registered with the Swiss commercial register.

Requirements

Additional information is required for domain registration and domain transfer.
gTLD Operator: Dot.swiss
Sunrise Period Dates: 09/07/2015 - 11/09/2015
Sunrise Period Requirements: Must have trademark that matches your desired gTLD lodged inside the Trademark-Clearinghouse (TMCH). Must also have a business connection to Switzerland.
Landrush Period Dates: 12/10/2015 - 12/30/2015
Landrush Requirements: Must have a business connection to Switzerland.
Landrush Assignment: Competing applications go to auction at the end of the Landrush period.
General Availability Date: 01/11/2016
General Availability Requirements: Must have a business connection to Switzerland.