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.

$28.30/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. 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?

A .pt domain is $28.30 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $28.30 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .pt domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .pt stays $28.30/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

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?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

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.