Register Your LEI Number with a GLEIF-Accredited Registration Agent

To apply for an LEI number, select a subscription plan and complete the short online application with your entity's legal name, registered address and business registration number. LEI System submits the application to a GLEIF-accredited issuing authority as your registration agent, verifies your data against official registries and issues your Legal Entity Identifier, typically within minutes.

In most cases, no supporting documents are required to complete LEI registration. Our system verifies your entity automatically against national business registries. If your entity cannot be found in a registry, or additional verification is needed, we will contact you promptly and guide you through the next steps of the application process.

For entities already listed in a national business registry, the entire process from application to code issuance typically takes just a few minutes. Where manual verification is required, the timeline depends on how quickly requested information is provided, and LEI System processes every application as fast as the underlying data allows.

LEI System's multi-year plans offer the lowest effective annual price on the market. A 5-year plan brings the cost down to approximately €46 per year, and a 3-year plan to around €50 per year, both lower than any comparable multi-year offer from other providers. Our 1-year plan starts from €59, among the most competitive standard registration rates available, with the GLEIF fee fully included and no hidden fees at any point. Our competitors typically charge between ~€60 and ~€80 per year for standard registration, sometimes more, depending on the provider and region.

Yes, in many jurisdictions and for many transaction types, holding a valid LEI is a legal requirement rather than an optional step. Entities that skip registration may find themselves unable to trade securities, clear derivatives or complete regulatory reporting until a code is obtained. If your organization operates in a regulated financial market, registering sooner rather than later helps avoid transaction delays and potential compliance issues.

Yes, the entire registration procedure with LEI System takes place online from start to finish. There is no paperwork to print, sign or post: you complete the application form, our system handles verification and issuance, and your Legal Entity Identifier is delivered by email, all without leaving your desk.

Anyone acting with consent on behalf of the entity, such as an employee, director or external advisor, can complete the application on the entity's behalf. If you are not the entity's legal representative, LEI System will simply send over a Letter of Authorization to be signed electronically, approving the application.

Obtaining an LEI number for your company starts with selecting a plan and completing the short application with your company's official details. Our system checks your entity against the relevant national business registry automatically, so even companies registered outside your home jurisdiction can generally obtain a Legal Entity Identifier within minutes of completing the process.

An LEI code streamlines regulatory compliance, giving regulators and counterparties an unambiguous way to identify your entity across MiFID II, EMIR and other reporting frameworks. Beyond compliance, it accelerates client onboarding, supports KYC and KYB checks, and strengthens trust with banks and business partners who can verify your identity instantly through the GLEIF Global LEI Index rather than relying on manual documentation.

Beyond companies, banks and funds, GLEIF's Registration Authorities List also supports branches, sole proprietorships registered as legal entities, government bodies and non-profit organizations, depending on jurisdiction. If your organization has a less conventional legal structure, LEI System can confirm whether a valid registration source exists for your entity type before you apply.

An LEI registration agent such as LEI System manages the entire application process on your behalf: submitting your details to a GLEIF-accredited issuing authority, verifying your entity data against official registries and confirming issuance once your Legal Entity Identifier has been assigned. Working with an agent is typically faster and simpler than applying directly, since it handles the technical requirements of the Global LEI System for you.

Applying through a registration agent means you benefit from a simplified application, faster processing, competitive pricing and ongoing management of renewals and data updates. Obtaining an LEI directly from a GLEIF-accredited issuing authority (LOU) is possible, but it typically involves more complexity, less client support and potentially higher fees.

An LEI verification certificate is an official document confirming that your entity's code has been successfully issued and recorded in the GLEIF Global LEI Index. LEI System offers this certificate as an optional add-on to any registration plan, serving as a verifiable record of your compliance status that is useful for client-facing or counterparty documentation.

For most standard companies, no additional ownership details are required beyond your registered business information. Funds, trusts and entities with a parent company may need to confirm direct or ultimate ownership as part of Level 2 data, or select a valid exception if this information cannot be disclosed. LEI System guides you through this step only when it applies to your entity.

Checkout is designed to be quick, secure and hassle-free. After confirming your entity details and selected plan, you simply complete the LEI purchase to finalize your application, with no separate account creation or additional steps required. Every payment is processed securely, giving you a smooth experience from application through to confirmation.