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How to register an LEI in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

How to obtain an LEI for an entity registered in the BVI

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

Whether your company is based in the BVI, or registered in an another offshore destination like the Cayman Islands, you can obtain an LEI quite easily regardless of your location. 

Applying for an LEI number is simple, and can be completed in a matter of minutes regardless of the entity type. Having an LEI is recommended especially if you own a Panama Corporation due to increasing transparency laws. 
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Legal Entity Identifiers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

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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?

The use of the LEI is heavily regulated in the European Union, USA and Asia. Many companies incorporated in the BVI require an LEI to conduct overseas trade and are often required to include the LEI in regulatory reporting practices. 

Who needs an LEI in the British Virgin Islands?

The BVI is one of the worlds most popular locations to incorporate a company. Recently new laws have been introduced in a bid to encourage transparency in the global financial ecosystem. There are already over 21,000 LEIs registered in the BVI, with the vast majority of these being registered in response to Mifid II and other global directives mandating their use through reporting in an effort to encourage transparency. The Legal Entity Identifier has many other benefits and is an effective tool for anti-money laundering, KYC and on-boarding processes and boosts over all company identity.
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This simple code is very easy to obtain, and can save you a lot of hassle down the road if your legal entity is already registered. 

Once registered, your entity will have a record on the global LEI index. This record will contain the company name, registered address and date of incorporation, amongst some other business card information. The Directors names or contacts are not disclosed on the LEI record. 
Obtaining our firms LEI number was simple and easy, through the website and completing the payment was secure and fast.  The team additionally responded to a subsequent information inquiry and quickly resolved it.  Thank you.
- Kevin Bobryk, President / Green Coast Capital International S.A
If you are currently the owner or legal agent of a BVI Business Company, or simply thinking about setting one up, please feel free to contact our team of experts who can explore the LEI requirements and opportunities in detail.

If you are in financial services you will be required to legally register your entity for an LEI in order to fulfil your reporting obligations. To find out if you fall into this category and require an LEI please see our post discussing Who Needs an LEI?

Offshore locations owned by foreign entities may also eventually have to obtain an LEI in a global effort to bring transparency to the financial ecosystem.
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However, more entities such as Limited Companies and Sole Traders are turning to the LEI even though it is not yet required in their jurisdiction.

​There are many benefits associated with having a Legal Entity Identifier. An LEI Number 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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Read More: Top 5 Reasons Your Offshore Company Needs An LEI Code

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How to get a Legal Entity Identifier​ in the British Virgin Islands

Obtaining a Legal Entity Identifier code 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 'Register New LEI' 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 an 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 which is provided to all BVI Business Companies. 

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 including US Dollars.

​A member of the LEI Worldwide team will review the submission upon completion and you will receive your LEI code within a few hours.

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

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