What is an Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?
A LEI number, also called an LEI code, is an abbreviation for the term Legal Entity Identifier.
An LEI code is a standardized code of 20 characters consisting of both digits and letters, which makes it possible to uniquely identify companies and other legal entities (such as associations, foundations and endowments) to ensure transparency and stability in the global financial markets.
Who should get a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?
All types of companies, whether privately or publicly owned, must have an LEI code if they wish to sell or buy securities. The legislation entered into force on 3 January 2018 and was prompted by a proposal from the G20 countries in the wake of the financial crisis in 2008.
You can read more about
the background of the LEI system here
.
Order a new LEI code, renew your LEI code or move your LEI code
With us, you can
buy a new LEI code
if this is the first time you need one. It takes less than 2 minutes to create an LEI code, and you will receive your LEI code within 0-2 business days.
You can also
renew your LEI code
if you already have one. You can extend your validity period by 1, 3 or 5 years. Your LEI code becomes cheaper if you extend to a 5-year validity period. You can read more about
renewing your LEI code here
.
If you want to
transfer your LEI code
to Global FinReg from another LEI provider, you can do so easily, quickly, and securely
here
. We can do it for you if you contact our
customer service
. Moving your LEI code to us is free of charge.
Why you should buy your LEI code from us
Global FinReg is a Danish company founded in 2017. Today, we manage more than 21,000 LEI codes, and we are recommended by all the
leading banks and asset managers
in Denmark. They know that security is our number one priority and that we treasure our client relationships.
We offer the best LEI platform and automatically update your company data through corporate registries. This way, you save time and trouble.
At Global FinReg, you can pay for a validity period of up to 5 years and get several benefits at once: you don't have to
renew your LEI code
yourself every year, and you get your LEI code at a cheaper price than if you renew it every year.
If you have any questions, please contact our global customer services team by phone or email. You can also click here to see
the most frequently asked questions
.
Why the cheapest LEI code is not the best
We understand that it is tempting to go for the cheapest LEI code out there. But we think that it's even more important to choose a good registration agent that 1) saves you time and trouble, 2) ensures that your LEI code is always valid, and 3) your company information is updated and in compliance with regulatory demands.
It is therefore important that you ensure that you do not pay for a longer validity period with a cheap LEI provider that suddenly dissolves or goes bankrupt, and that your LEI provider does not resell your information to a third party.
Last but not least, you must also ensure that your LEI provider is GLEIF accredited, and that the price includes all GLEIF fees and charges.
The difference between an LEI code and a LEI number
There is no difference between a LEI code and an LEI number. LEI code is the official term, but many providers use both the term LEI code and LEI number, and so do we at Global FinReg. Regardless of which term you choose to use, LEI code and LEI number are exactly the same.