About Brazilian Domains
Learn about the origin, development and current status of .BR domains
Overview
The Brazilian country code top-level domain (.br) is managed by the Brazilian Internet Information Center (NIC.br), with Registro.br responsible for registration operations. The .br domain is an essential part of Brazil's internet identity and one of the largest ccTLDs in South America. As of 2024, .br domain registrations have exceeded 5 million, making it the 9th largest ccTLD globally.
Registry Authority
The Brazilian Internet Information Center (NIC.br - Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR) is the managing authority for .br domains, responsible for domain policy, DNS management and internet infrastructure. Registro.br, the registration operator under NIC.br, handles daily domain registration, renewal and technical support.
NIC.br
Brazilian Internet Information CenterRegistro.br
Registration OperatorRegistration Rules
- .com.br domains require a Brazilian CNPJ (business tax ID) or CPF (individual tax ID)
- Domain administrative contacts must have a Brazilian address
- At least two DNS servers must be configured at registration
- Domain registration period is 1 year, renewable before expiration
- Domains can be transferred between registrars
Market Status
Brazil is the largest internet market in Latin America with over 160 million internet users. .br domains have extremely high recognition and trust within Brazil, making them the preferred choice for Brazilian businesses and organizations establishing their online presence. In recent years, with the rapid development of Brazil's digital economy, .br domain registrations have continued to grow, especially in e-commerce, fintech and digital services.