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What is an LEI number?
The LEI, or Legal Entity Identifier, is an international 20-character alphanumeric identifier that makes it possible to uniquely identify legal entities involved in financial transactions.
How to transfer an LEI number
If your company's LEI number is currently managed by another service provider, you can transfer it to LEI Universal.
Parent company data in the LEI application
When applying for an LEI number, you must provide second-level data in addition to the company's basic details.
How to apply for an LEI number?
How to apply for an LEI number online: required details, documents, processing time, prices and what happens after submission.
Renewing your LEI number
Learn how to renew an LEI number, which details are checked, what happens after the renewal date and how multi-year renewal works.
DORA and the LEI number: for whom and when relevant?
DORA doesn't mean every technology company has to apply for an LEI number.
Why do banks require an LEI number?
Banks use LEI numbers to identify legal-entity clients in reportable financial transactions. Learn when an organization may need one.
What documents are needed for an LEI application?
Many established organizations need no separate documents for an LEI application. Learn when authorization, parent-company or fund documents may be required.
Applying for an LEI number for a fund
An investment fund, pension fund or sub-fund may need an LEI number where the fund carries out financial transactions, trades derivatives, issues a financial instrument, or must be separately identified for reporting purposes.