The Brazilian subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
Universal Music Ltda.'s history dates back to 1945.
The earliest Universal Music predecessor was Sinter, which operated between 1945 and 1955. In 1955, it was renamed Companhia Brasileira De Discos and Philips acquired the company three years later. The name was changed to Companhia Brasileira De Discos Phonogram in April 1971, followed by Polygram Discos Ltda. between 1978 to 1984. In 1984, it was renamed Polygram do Brasil Ltda..
After the purchase of PolyGram by Universal Music Group at the end of 1998, it was merged with Universal Music in 1999. Universal Music began operations in Brazil in 1997 via BMG Brasil Ltda.
CGC/CNPJ 00.952.789/0002-61 established in 1997, 05/30
CGC/CNPJ 00.952.789/0001-80 established in 1995, 11/13