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How to Register a New LEI

LEI Registration: How to Register an LEI Number

Last updated: March 6, 2026 LEI registration is the process by which a legal entity obtains a Legal Entity Identifier...

Manage LEI numbers in bulk or large volume

If your organisation manages many Legal Entity Identifiers (LEI), whether for a group of companies, subsidiaries, funds, clients or portfolios,...

Preparing for your LEI application process

The LEI application process describes the preparation needed to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) from RapidLEI, a GLEIF-accredited LEI...

LEIs for Funds & Trusts

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20 character global identifier used to uniquely identify legal entities participating in financial...

Local language LEI registration pages

This page provides direct access to RapidLEI’s local language LEI registration pages. Organisations can learn more about Legal Entity Identifiers...

LEI Code Requirement for Derivatives Trading: A Regulatory Reference Guide

Last updated: March 2026 Applies to: Financial counterparties, non-financial counterparties, swap dealers, asset managers, and any legal entity entering into...

Who needs to agree to the Terms and Conditions?

Globally, LEI number are issued to Legal Entities under terms and conditions defined by the Global LEI Foundation (GLEIF) through...

LEI applications requiring a Letter of Authorization

This article has been moved to a new home – see Verification Documents.

What are duplicate LEIs?

After the collapse of the banking systems in 2008, the LEI system was conceived to offer transparency on a global...

Register LEI via ICC or C4DTI

Go to https://rapidlei.com/c4dti/ and click on a START HERE button. Complete the Account Signup and click on the link sent...

Why do I need to verify two different addresses?

The application process usually takes only a few minutes as we gather information in real time. When published, LEI numbers...

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