Extension
.br
.br in short
The .br domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil, operated by Registro.br (NIC.br). Registration requires a Brazilian presence — a local CPF (individual) or CNPJ (company) tax ID — and most sites use the com.br second level.
.br at a glance
Type
ccTLD — Country-code top-level domain
Registry
NIC.br / Registro.br
Launched
1989
Country / scope
Brazil
Restrictions
Brazilian presence required — local CPF or CNPJ; most sites use com.br
Typical price
$9/yr
Example sites
Brazilian sites
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .br domain
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What does .br mean?
The .br extension is the national domain of Brazil, “br” being the ISO country code. It is managed by Registro.br, the registry operated by NIC.br under the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee. As the home of Latin America’s largest internet market, .br is the dominant, locally trusted extension for Brazilian businesses and audiences.
In practice almost everyone registers under a structured second level — overwhelmingly com.br for businesses, plus org.br, gov.br, net.br and dozens of category-specific spaces. Direct second-level .br is far less common.
Who uses .br?
Brazilian companies, online stores, banks, media outlets, public institutions and individuals. For anything targeting Brazil, a com.br is close to essential: it carries strong local trust, ranks well for Portuguese-language Brazilian searches and signals a genuine in-country operation in a market that heavily favours local domains.
.br registration rules and requirements
Registration requires a Brazilian presence. You must provide a valid Brazilian tax ID — a CPF for individuals or a CNPJ for companies — and a local administrative contact. Foreign businesses without a Brazilian entity generally cannot register directly and must work through a local presence, partner or specialised service. This requirement is enforced, unlike the open European ccTLDs.
How much does a .br cost?
.br is inexpensive at the registry level, typically about $8–$12 per year for a com.br, though pricing and any agency/local-presence service can add to that for foreign registrants. Registro.br sets the base price; accredited providers handle registration.
| Item | Typical .br / com.br cost |
|---|---|
| com.br (with CPF/CNPJ) | ~$8–12/yr |
| Local-presence service (foreigners) | Extra annual fee |
.br pros and cons
Pros
- The dominant, trusted domain for the huge Brazilian market.
- Excellent local SEO for Portuguese-language sites.
- Cheap at the registry level.
- Strong eligibility rules deter casual squatting.
Cons
- Requires a Brazilian CPF or CNPJ to register.
- Hard for foreign businesses without a local presence.
- com.br second level is the norm, not direct .br.
- Little meaning or use outside Brazil.
Example .br websites
- Brazilian retailers and banks on com.br.
- Government services under gov.br.
- Media and institutional sites across Brazil’s structured .br spaces.
.br — frequently asked questions
What is the .br domain?
The .br domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil, operated by Registro.br (NIC.br). Registration requires a Brazilian presence — a local CPF (individual) or CNPJ (company) tax ID — and most sites use the com.br second level.
Who can register a .br domain?
Registrants need a Brazilian presence: a valid CPF (individual) or CNPJ (company) tax ID and a local administrative contact. Foreign businesses without a Brazilian entity usually must use a local-presence partner or service.
How much does a .br domain cost?
A com.br domain typically costs around $8–$12 per year at the registry level. Foreign registrants may pay extra for a local-presence service to satisfy the CPF/CNPJ requirement.
Do I have to use com.br instead of .br?
Most Brazilian sites use com.br, which is the standard commercial second level. Direct second-level .br exists but is far less common; org.br, gov.br and other category spaces serve their respective uses.