What has changed?
On 1st June 2006 NIC(Malta) updated the domain registration system and announced revised fees. This section gives a summary of some of the changes made and provides information on how to migrate domains registered prior to June 2006 to the new system.
Fees
New rates are applicable to bills issued from 1st June 2006 onwards. All fees include 18% VAT.
| Domain | Previous (initial + annual) | New (initial + annual) |
|---|---|---|
| com.mt | €46.59 + €46.59 | €11.65 + €34.94 |
| org.mt | €46.59 + €34.94 | €11.65 + €23.29 |
| net.mt | €46.59 + €34.94 | €11.65 + €23.29 |
| edu.mt | €46.59 + €34.94 | €11.65 + €23.29 |
Values displayed in Lm are based on the rate €1=Lm0.429300 and are for information purposes only.
Refer to the pricing section for more information, including details on when VAT is invoiced by NIC(Malta).
Domain Registration System
Most procedures for registering and managing domains can now be done online through the website or, where a document needs to be submitted to NIC(Malta), this can be done by e-mail. Users are first required to obtain a Handle to be able to login and access their profile.
The following procedures can now be carried out online:
- Submission of application details (previous application forms are no longer being accepted)
- Payments: online card payments are accepted; cheque payments still accepted provided that these are also registered online; payment dues for new registrations and renewals are notified by e-mail
- Viewing status of domains for which you are either Holder or Agent
- Updates of contact details, nameservers, agents etc.
More flexible domain management roles
Previously a Holder could appoint an Applicant to administer, pay and to act as technical contact for the domain.
Holder may now appoint different Agent roles for Administrative, Billing and Technical management of domain:
- Holder: Can appoint/change Administrative Agent
- Administrative Agent: Can appoint/change Billing Agent and Technical Agent
- Billing Agent: Can effect payments
- Technical Agent: Can set technical details (nameservers, etc.)
WHOIS
A whois look-up facility with provision for data protection of personal details is now available. See also section on Handles, whois and personal details.
Other
Refer also to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Migrating domains registered prior to June 2006
To manage domains registered prior to June 2006 with the new system, first refer to section on creating appropriate Handles that you will use to manage these domains. As part of the Handle registration process NIC(Malta) will then assist you to associate the relevant domains to the new Handle. If following this process there are other domains that you wish to migrate then kindly contact us to request this.