Currently there are no restrictions on registering domain names. Registrations can be made directly at second level; some third-level names exist for Christmas Island sites such as governmental sites in .gov.cx.

Trademarks are assigned through the IP Australia, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). Christmas Island is not a member of the Madrid Protocol and Trademarks are processed and enforced in Australia. A trademark is valid for 10 years and may be renewed for further periods of 10 years each.