Everything about the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
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FAQ
What is an LEI?
An LEI is a 20-character identifier (ISO 17442) that uniquely identifies legal entities in financial transactions and links to reference/ownership data.
Who issues LEIs?
GLEIF-accredited LOUs (Local Operating Units) verify your data and issue the LEI; you can choose any accredited LOU worldwide.
Do SMEs need an LEI?
Requirements depend on your jurisdiction and activity. Many transactions and reports (e.g., under MiFID II/EMIR) require or expect an LEI.
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