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Click here or on the image to download your PDF guide which explains how to obtain an LEI for any company or legal entity. This guide will help you to easily apply for an LEI number. 

The guide briefly explains how to obtain an LEI and complete the registration form step by step with each field and requirement explained in detail. 

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LEI Registration: Additional Information

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How to get an LEI Number
​The LEI registration process is a 10 minute application form that can be filled out by any member of your organisation with access to the required data. Should you fill out a field incorrectly, or miss some information, we will contact you directly. Click on the LEI registration button above to begin your application process.

1. Complete the LEI registration form 
2. LEI Application is processes and validated
3. Receive confirmation of your LEI Code via email
4. We monitor, and maintain your LEI listing

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Need help completing the LEI registration form?

The registration form can be completed in a matter of minutes by anybody who has the necessary information required. Some of this information is straight forward but we have included some definitions to help you along the way below.

Legal Entity Name: This refers to the entity applying for the LEI. It is not the name of the person applying, or the name of the company the applying person works for. It is the name of the entity which requires an LEI code. 
Country of Foundation: This refers to the country the entity is registered in.
Company Registration Authority: Where in the above country is the entity registered. For example Companies House UK, CRO Ireland, Secretary of State USA.
Registration Id: What is the company number with the above authority. This could be an Employer Identification Number (EIN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN). 
Legal Form: What type of legal entity is this? For example it could be a limited company, LLC, fund, trust or pension scheme. 
Name of Authorised signatory: Please nominate a natural person who has the authority to sign on behalf of the legal entity. This cannot be another company, job title or N/A. Please provide the legal representative of the company. This can be a third party if proof of authorisation is provided. 
Is your company owned by another legal entity?: Please advise the group structure. If yes, please provide a set of consolidated accounts for evidence of the relationship. 
Natural Persons: If there is no parent company, please choose natural person.
Non Consolidating: There is no parent with consolidated accounts choose this option. This may be because the company is controlled by legal entities who do not provide consolidated accounts. 
No Known Person: If there is no known owner of the entity because of diversified shareholding, for example. 
Consent Not Obtained: The consolidated accounts or parent relationship cannot be reported because consent has not been obtained. 

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Registering multiple LEI's (Bulk Applications)
This option is perfect if you need to obtain 10+ LEI's . The bulk LEI registration is often used by investment managers, hedge funds, bankers, trusts / funds and or anyone that is in responsible for acquiring multiple LEI numbers quickly. Please send your bulk enquiry to [email protected] and one of our regional representatives will help you find optimum solutions. ​

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Defining the Entity Legal Form

​There are several different entity types that are eligible for LEI applications.
• Limited Company: a Registered legal entity is any company or organization that has legal rights and responsibilities
• Trust: a Trust is a structure where a trustee carries out the business on behalf of the trust's members (or beneficiaries)
​• Fund: a Fund is an investment vehicle with money raised to invest
• Will/Pension: a legally enforceable declaration of how a person wants their property and assets distributed after death
• This is for Partners who aren’t sure what Entity Type it is that they are applying for.

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Internet Browser
​Please note that when using particular outdated internet browsers such as 'Internet Explorer' you may be prevented from using certain functions of this website such as submitting an LEI application or completing an order. In order to ensure an optimum experience, please use Google Chrome or Safari.
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Payment Options
The cost of obtaining, renewing or amending an LEI, differs between countries and issuing organisations. Our charging structure is transparent with no hidden costs. Charges including necessary payments to the Local Operating Unit from whom the LEI is issued and the cost of registering your organisation on the global LEI index. Please see below to view the full range of services included within the registration fee.

All payments made on lei-worldwide.com are 100% secure. Our payments provider STRIPE are PCI compliant and provide a portal for safe processing of payments.

If you would like to complete the transaction via Bank Transfer or SEPA please contact one of our financial experts for further instructions or download a bank transfer instruction manual here.

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What is included in the Registration Fee?
​✔️Management of your LEI number application
✔️Access to our fully integrated LEI management system
✔️All fees associated with registering and activating your number are covered
✔️Confirmation e-mail confirming your successful registration
✔️Your firm will be listed on the global master index ​
✔️Necessary searches conducted on the LEI index against your LEI number

✔️Monitoring of your number, and reminder services once renewal or attention is required
✔️Our experienced team will be there to provide professional advice assist in any queries you may have
✔️24 hour contactable registration team and LEI confirmations
✔️In the case of urgent registrations we provide 'SAME DAY' 24 hour LEI confirmations for our clients

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How long does it take to get an LEI code?
We aim to have every transaction completed and confirmation received within a few hours. Most LEI numbers are issued within 24 hours. We operate on a queue based system and the LEI timeframe may also be impacted by the volume of requests made at the time. See here for a guide to how long it approximately takes to get a LEI per country.
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Confirmation
We will send you a confirmation e-mail once the process is complete. This will include an LEI starter pack. This will include and information package with your LEI number, further instructions and guidelines on how to access the global master index with your listing. 

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Monitoring
After you have received confirmation of your LEI, you can relax because we take care of it from here. We will conduct regular searches against the LEI databases in order to identify conflicting information or data that may be in the system. We will also contact you when renewal or amendment is required for your listing. 

If you wish to change the details around your number e.g country of origin, please contact us today. We also conduct annual authority checks to ensure your LEI is  fully up to date and is corroborated at a local authority level.

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Get your LEI Certificate

LEI Certificate meaning: The LEI Certificate is a downloadable, printable proof of your status as a registered legal entity. In order to obtain an LEI, first your data must be corroborated by the LOU and local companies registry, this means that having an LEI irrefutably proves your existence. 

The benefits of having a document that proves your status as a legally recognised entity are extensive. Providing regulators or investors with an LEI certificate saves valuable time in KYC processes and paperwork as the LEI replaces national lever certificates.  

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Are there any immediate benefits to having an LEI?
Your international recognition and trading credibility is increased immediately once your LEI is confirmed. Investors, customers and potential stakeholders can locate your essential data in real time. Likewise, you can benefit from the added layer of security that comes from knowing with whom exactly you are dealing with. Get your LEI number today by clicking here. 

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