Dans 2016 à Katmandou, nous avons fait tout notre possible pour enregistrer le nom de domaine Autistan.org.np, car posséder un nom de domaine Internet national (domaine de premier niveau de code pays, 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 « Je vais vous aider… »: 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, mais…
List of tasks (impossible for us, as it would also require a bank account, among other major obstacles, including even two recommendation letters…)