Recommended Free Tools
You can register a .com.br domain through Registro.br or a service provider, provided the name is available, the registrant meets Registro.br’s eligibility rules, and the application has working DNS—or uses Registro.br’s authoritative DNS where available. A foreign company does not necessarily need to form a Brazilian company just to apply: Registro.br says an overseas company may apply through a procurator legally established in Brazil.
Who can register a .com.br domain?
Registro.br says the registrant must be legally established in Brazil and have a contact in the country. Its guidance also provides a route for foreign companies: they may apply through a procurator legally established in Brazil, following the registry’s foreign registration procedure. This is distinct from establishing a Brazilian company solely to hold a domain.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The appointment details and accepted supporting documents for a procurator should be confirmed with Registro.br before filing. The registry’s available guidance does not establish a complete document checklist here, so do not assume particular notarization, translation, or apostille requirements.
Free tools Windows power users keep installed
One-click scans. No signup required.
A CNPJ may be relevant to a foreign entity’s Brazilian activities, assets, transactions, or investments under Receita Federal rules, but the guidance does not say every foreign brand needs one simply to register a .com.br domain. Questions about operating in Brazil or undertaking regulated transactions are separate tax and legal matters; consult qualified advisers for those circumstances.
#1 Best Overall
- Used Book in Good Condition
Where to register and how to check the name
Registro.br says .br domains are registered exclusively through the registry or service providers. Start by searching the exact name in Registro.br. A name without a visible website may already be registered, and some names are reserved. Availability alone does not guarantee approval: the name must also comply with the registry’s contract and applicable rules.
The choice between direct registration and a service provider is mainly about account control and support. Before choosing a provider, confirm who controls the domain record, whether DNS or hosting is included, whether it can support the foreign-procurator process, how renewals are handled, and the current total price. The registry recognizes provider registrations, but provider prices and services vary.
What to prepare before submitting
- Domain name: the exact .com.br name, checked for availability at Registro.br.
- Registrant and local contact: the eligible registrant details and contact in Brazil required by the registry.
- Foreign-company representation: if the applicant is a foreign company, a procurator legally established in Brazil and confirmation from Registro.br of the required documents.
- DNS: two configured DNS servers from your host or DNS operator, unless using Registro.br’s authoritative DNS where supported.
How DNS affects registration
Registro.br requires two configured DNS servers. They can be supplied by a hosting provider or, where supported, by Registro.br. If you do not provide your own or hosting DNS servers, and there are no other pending issues, the registry says it can register the domain within five minutes using its authoritative servers. Treat that as a conditional service timing, not a guaranteed completion time.
If you submit custom DNS that is faulty, Registro.br describes a two-week period from the request date to correct it. Check that both nameservers are configured correctly with your DNS operator before submitting to avoid a preventable delay.
Registration checklist
- Search the exact name: use Registro.br’s availability search and make sure the name is eligible under its rules.
- Confirm the applicant: establish who will hold the domain and satisfy the registry’s eligibility requirements. A foreign company should consult Registro.br’s foreign-registration procedure and confirm the procurator documentation before applying.
- Choose a registration route: register through Registro.br or a service provider, checking account control, support, renewal handling, and current total charges.
- Configure DNS: provide two working DNS servers, or select Registro.br authoritative DNS if available and suitable.
- Submit and monitor: address any registry or DNS validation issue. Do not rely on the conditional five-minute timing as a universal promise.
- Check commercial and filing terms: confirm current price, renewal terms, accepted payment methods, and any foreign-applicant document requirements directly with Registro.br before proceeding.
Should you enable DNSSEC?
Registro.br says DNSSEC is mandatory for B.BR, BET.BR, DEF.BR, JUS.BR, LEG.BR, MP.BR, and TC.BR, and optional for other .br domains, including .com.br. The registry says there is no additional cost for DNSSEC. For .com.br, it is an optional way to validate the origin and integrity of DNS data; coordinate with your DNS operator and confirm it can manage the required DS records correctly.
Quick Recap
What to verify before you file
- Confirm that the desired name remains available and is not reserved.
- For a foreign company, verify the procurator process and accepted documents with Registro.br rather than assuming a particular form of certification.
- Check the current registration price, renewal terms, payment methods, and service-provider charges. These can change, and the available guidance does not establish current amounts.
- Review the registry’s current requirements at application time, since it is the authority for eligibility and filing rules.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
