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How to get an LEI in the UK

How to obtain an LEI for a company in the United Kingdom

The LEI is a global regulatory requirement. If you are transacting in the financial system, you will more than likely be required to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). 

Applying for an LEI number is simple, and can be completed in a matter of quickly regardless of the company type. British LEI applications can be completed in minutes as we have automated systems connected to the Companies House.


​"We are connected to the Companies House, so Apply before 6pm (GMT) and receive your LEI confirmation within an hour!"
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How to get an LEI​ in the UK

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In order to get a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for a UK company please visit the LEI Worldwide RAMP dashboard b ly clicking the register link above. 
1. Begin your application by filling in the pre-search. This searches the Companies House API for your company.
2. Choose your LEI package (1 to 5 years)
3. Click 'Confirm & Continue'.
4. The LEI application will be validated by our internal vetting teams and an LEI will be issued via email
​5. Your LEI code will be indexed on the global LEI registry within a few hours and you can use it for regulatory purposes.

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20 digit code that is unique to a legal entity and provides basic information about the entity such as name, address and entity type e.g Limited Company. We explore this further in our recent post What is the Legal Entity Identifier?

Who needs an LEI in the United Kingdom?

In Britain there are already 150,000 LEI Codes. This accounts for nearly 10% of all LEIs globally. The vast majority of these LEIs exist because the UK does a lot of trading with Europe and up until recently was subject to EU mandates requesting the LEI.

There are strict regulations throughout Europe which require market participants to quote their LEI when reporting trades and financial transactions. The aim of these regulations is to bring about more transparency in the financial markets. Regulations such as Mifid II and EMIR were brought about in January 2018 and so far have been successful in that there have been very high compliance rates and the LEI is bringing about greater security in financial markets.

As London, and the UK in general is a global financial hub there are hundreds of thousands of entities still to obtain their LEIs within the country.

If you are a Limited Company or Sole Trader in Britain, you may not need an LEI by law. If you are engaged in cross border activity it is a good idea to have an LEI before you need one as it is quickly being adopted as a global standard. ​
If you are participating in financial services in the UK you will be required to legally get your LEI register in order to be compliant with local regulations such as Mifid II, EMIR or to fulfill your local reporting obligations.

​To find out if you fall into this category and are required to have an LEI please see our post discussing Who Needs an LEI?

BREXIT may effect companies trading internationally, meaning some entities who do not have an LEI may be required after the ongoing international negotiations. 
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The process of obtaining an LEI was straightforward and the service was excellent. Thank you!
- Wayne H, President, PatientTrac
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LEI UK requirements are broad and include financial services and now property and land ownership entities are require to report LEIs. However, more entities such as privately owned, and small family Limited Companies or Sole Traders are turning to the LEI even though it is not required.

​This is because there are many benefits associated with having an LEI. It provides you with an instant credibility boost, and an internationally recognised identity card. You can also benefit from the added layer of identity security and prevent any such related errors. 
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How to get a Legal Entity Identifier​ UK

Obtaining a Legal Entity Identifier code for a company in the United Kingdom is a simple process. The LEI application form only takes a few minutes and any representative of the company may apply on behalf of the entity.
1. ​Click on the 'LEI Register UK' button here or visit the homepage of this website. To begin, fill out your contact details as the applicant. This information will be used to contact you in case any additional information is required. 
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2. Next, begin filling out the details of the entity which requires an LEI. This will include information such as the address, name of Director or person legally responsible for the entity such as CEO, or Owner. 
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3. The next section 'Level 2 Data' gives you the opportunity to report parent company information.
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For example, if your company is a branch of a larger organisation, or is owned by another company you may have that information appear on the LEI record. However, this is not a legal obligation. If you wish to report a legal parent company, please note that you will be requested to provide evidence of this relationship by way of Consolidated Accounts (i.e an annual report).

You may only report parent information if the parent company consolidates the accounts and the subsidiary is listed there.
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4. The final section allows you to upload documentation relevant to your application. When a UK LEI application is submitted, the data is cross matched with what is on the relevant local companies registry.

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If however the company cannot be found, or the data does not match the registry, we may request that you provide supporting documentation. Some good examples include a Certificate of Incumbency, Register of Directors, or a registry extract. 

Once the application is submitted, simply choose your preferred payment method and complete the application. LEI Worldwide use our payments provider STRIPE and PayPal. We also offer the ability to complete a bank transfer or swift payment in any currency.

​A member of the LEI Worldwide team will review the submission upon submission and you will receive your LEI code within a few hours. LEI Number UK applications are automated (with UK companies registry) and can often be issued within minutes, depending on the accuracy of the data provided in the UK LEI application.

If you have any questions please contact info@lei-worldwide.com 

To apply for your own LEI or on behalf of a legal entity, please select the option from the buttons below.
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