In 2016 in Kathmandu, we did everything we could to register the domain name Autistan.org.np, because owning an Internet national domain name (country code top-level domain, ccTLD) is crucial for our concept of virtual embassies, since it creates a legal link between us and a country.
np.Autistan.org (currently used) is just a subdomain of Autistan.org, it’s not linked legally to Nepal.
We can use any characters to make a subdomain, like “nepal.Autistan.org”, or “whatever.Autistan.org”.
The good news is that it’s impossible to purchase .np domains, because they are – surprisingly – free of charge…
The bad news is that in order to obtain one, you need to have a legal entity with the same name, meaning we have to create a Nepalese association called “pomohu…”: we tried, but it’s REALLY too much difficult for us.
The few photos of our attempts below may give you an idea of the bureaucratic obstacles (not to say “mountains”).
(More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.np)
Administrative offices handling associations in Kathmandu
Explanations kindly given to us, but…
List of tasks (impossible for us, as it would also require a bank account, among other major obstacles, including even two recommendation letters…)