Portugal's country domain

Register a .pt domain

Register a .pt domain — the tax-ID-verified address that tells Portugal you're really here. .pt is the official country-code domain for Portugal, run by Associação DNS.PT. Unlike most ccTLDs on this list, it isn't open registration: applicants supply a Portuguese tax number (NIF) or business registration number (NIPC) as part of the process, which is what makes it read as proof of a real Portuguese footprint rather than a marketing choice.

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$28.30/yr Currently renews at $28.30/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $28.30 before tax. Privacy free

Who picks .pt?

Companies opening a legal or commercial presence in Portugal
Portuguese startups and agencies wanting a home-market domain
Businesses that already have a Portuguese tax number (NIF) and want their web identity to match

What it signals

Pros

The NIF/NIPC requirement means a .pt domain is verifiable proof of Portuguese tax registration, not just a naming choice
Run by DNS.PT, Portugal's non-profit national registry, rather than a for-profit intermediary
Pairs cleanly with a company name and reads as unmistakably Portuguese
Free WHOIS privacy where the registry's rules permit it
We set up SPF/DKIM/DMARC so mail from your verified .pt domain actually reaches Portuguese inboxes

Watch-outs

Requires a tax ID/NIF (or business registration number) at registration — not fully open like generic TLDs
Fewer registrars and resellers support .pt compared to .com, so provisioning can take longer
Smaller global recognition outside Portuguese-speaking markets compared to .com

Registry restrictions

Registration requires a valid tax identification number: individuals submit an ID card number plus a Portuguese tax number (NIF), and organizations submit a business registration number (NIPC). This is a genuine, longstanding DNS.PT policy, not a formality that can be waived.

Examples of .pt domains in the wild

Common questions about .pt domains

How much does a .pt domain cost?

Standard registration is currently $28.30 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $28.30 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.

What is the renewal price for a .pt domain?

The current standard renewal rate is $28.30 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .pt domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .pt domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .pt domain to Modusdom?

Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.

Is a .pt domain right for my business?

Registering .pt signals that a business is genuinely operating in or serving Portugal — it reads as a local, tax-registered entity with a Portuguese NIF rather than an outsider using a generic web address. It is a strong fit for: Companies opening a legal or commercial presence in Portugal; Portuguese startups and agencies wanting a home-market domain; Businesses that already have a Portuguese tax number (NIF) and want their web identity to match.