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What is a .br domain?
- Type
- Country code (ccTLD)
- Registry
- Registro.br (NIC.br)
- Who can register
- Registrants must be Brazilian individuals or organizations with a CPF or CNPJ, or foreign entities with a legal representative in Brazil.
- Typical cost
- Budget
Who should use .br?
- Brazilian businesses
- Brands targeting Brazil
- Portuguese-language sites for Brazil
- Brazilian e-commerce
.br pros
- Strong trust in Brazil
- Geotargeted to Brazil
- Large local market
.br cons
- Requires a Brazilian tax ID (CPF or CNPJ) or local representative
- Most registrations are at the second level, such as .com.br
Is .br good for SEO?
As a country-code TLD, Google geotargets it to Brazil, which can help local rankings there but makes it a weaker choice for a global audience. Read more in do domain names affect SEO?
How to register a .br domain
- Search your name in the box above to see if the .br is free.
- Check the rules: Registrants must be Brazilian individuals or organizations with a CPF or CNPJ, or foreign entities with a legal representative in Brazil.
- Compare first-year and renewal prices at a few registrars.
- Register it, then turn on auto-renew, registrar lock and two-factor login.
.br domain name ideas
Starting points that suit typical .br users. Tap one to check it.
.br FAQ
What is a .br domain?
Brazil's country-code TLD, most commonly registered as .com.br. It is the standard choice for businesses targeting Brazil's large online market.
Who can register a .br domain?
Registrants must be Brazilian individuals or organizations with a CPF or CNPJ, or foreign entities with a legal representative in Brazil.
Is .br good for SEO?
As a country-code TLD, Google geotargets it to Brazil, which can help local rankings there but makes it a weaker choice for a global audience.
How do I check .br domain availability?
Type a name into the search box on this page. DomainFinch checks .br and 30+ other extensions live using DNS and official registry data.
Is a .br domain worth it?
It is worth it if you fit its audience (brazilian businesses, brands targeting brazil). Weigh the budget price tier and the trade-offs: requires a brazilian tax id (cpf or cnpj) or local representative.