What does .com.br mean?
Registry operator: Comite Gestor da Internet no Brasil — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .com.br is actually used for
Brazilian consumers treat non-.com.br domains with suspicion. The CPF/CNPJ requirement means you need a local entity or person — plan for it.
Is .com.br a country code or generic domain?
.com.br is technically a country-code TLD (the ccTLD for Brazil), but it's widely marketed and used as a general-purpose extension. Google treats several such ccTLDs — including this one where applicable — as generic rather than geo-targeted.
Who runs .com.br?
.com.br is operated by Comite Gestor da Internet no Brasil, the registry for Brazil. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 1989.
Can anyone register a .com.br domain?
Yes — .com.br is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it, and some ccTLDs add local-presence or ID requirements. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Brazil runs on .com.br — for the Brazilian market it's not optional, it's table stakes. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .com.br review.