I have recently registered a .ee domain for use outside of Estonia (in the UK as a private individua or sole trader). Technically this isn’t allowed by the rules, however, I have found the following from a registrar’s site:
Foreign people, institutions and organizations can now register a .ee domain provided they can name a representative in Estonia as their administrative contact.
I have had an email from the registrar requesting the following:
Name of organization (In Estonian):
Name of organization (in English):
Estonian Organization code:
VAT number:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Contact person
Estonian Personal identification code:
Telephone:
Fax:
I’m just wondering if anyone has had any experience of getting around this, perhaps by finding a ‘representative’ or another method? I’m close to giving up the dream name, but thought it was worth asking around first!
I think that you need to avoid any risk. If that is not allowed for you better refuse using that domain name extension. I assume even if you will be able to register that one day you may lose it.
If I were you I would not risk at all.
The domain name authority in Estonia will be leasing the domain to the Estonian representative. The person outside of Estonia will have no official claim on the domain at all as they will just have a completely separate agreement with their Estonian representative to use the domain
I agree with you. But some ccTLD registrars use their own business ID (or whatever required for certain ccTLD) for non resident customers
I know but most people seem to consider that they own the domains that they are leasing and so I didn’t want to confuse things further by bringing that up.
The domain name authority in Estonia will be leasing the domain to the Estonian representative. The person outside of Estonia will have no official claim on the domain at all as they will just have a completely separate agreement with their Estonian representative to use the domain.
You may need contact domain name registrar which provides domain registration for you. It could be they will be able to help you. Some of them really for for number of ccTLD.
Since the number one requirement for a .ee domain is an administrative contact in Estonia, the first step in getting a .ee domain when you live outside Estonia is to get your friend inside Estonia to agree to act as the administrative contact. Of course if you don’t have a friend in Estonia then step zero is to make friends with someone there.
The domain will really belong to whoever it is in Estonia you use as the administrative contact so that needs to be someone you trust.
As felgall said, you need a resident of that country who can vouch for you and give you the information you require. Some registrars like 101domain have local contacts in certain countries and will do this on your behalf for a nominal fee (somewhere around $10-$15) but if you don’t know anyone over there, you’re out of luck.
