How to apply for an LEI number

You can apply online. Choose a package, then enter the organisation’s official name, registration number, address and contact details. Use the MCA details and CIN for a company, or the LLPIN for an LLP. Other eligible organisations should use their own official registration details.

Submit the application, sign the authorisation if requested, then pay for the order. If the information is correct and no supporting documents are required, the LEI number is usually issued on the same business day and sent to the email address given in the application.

We may ask for an additional document if the register data does not show that the applicant is authorised to represent the company, or if a link to a consolidating parent company needs to be verified.

Who needs an LEI number?

An LEI number identifies a legal entity or legal structure in a financial transaction or in a mandatory report submitted to regulators. Financial institutions may ask for an LEI number before they execute or report a transaction for a client that is a legal entity.

An LEI number may be required when a company:

• buys or sells shares, bonds or other securities;
• trades exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or derivatives;
• uses investment services through a bank or a stockbroker;
• has reporting obligations in the financial markets, for example under the rules of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or SEBI.

LEI numbers are intended for legal entities and legal structures, such as private and public limited companies, LLPs, societies, trusts and investment funds. An eligible registered sole proprietorship may also obtain an LEI. Private individuals do not use an LEI for personal transactions. Your bank, stockbroker or investment service provider can confirm whether a specific transaction requires an LEI number.

What information is needed?

The application requires the company’s core details and contact information:

• the official name and registration number, such as a company’s CIN or an LLP’s LLPIN;
• the registered office address;
• the head office address, if different;
• the contact person’s full name, email address and phone number;
• details of the direct or ultimate consolidating parent company, where applicable.

Parent company data forms part of the LEI system’s Level 2 data. It shows which legal entities directly and ultimately consolidate the company’s financial results.

When might additional documents be needed?

Additional documents are requested only if part of the application cannot be confirmed from an official register. This may be the case when:

• the applicant is not listed as a director of the company and has no other authority to represent it;
• the company has a consolidating parent company;
• the organisation is an investment or pension fund;
• the company is not listed in an accessible official register.

If a document is required, we will contact you and explain what to provide.

How quickly is an LEI number issued?

Applications with correct information are usually processed on the same business day.

Issuance may take longer if the information does not match the official register, if the applicant’s authority has to be confirmed or if the Level 2 parent company data requires additional verification.

How much does an LEI number cost?

The price depends on the package you choose and starts from ₹4,100 per year. The GLEIF fees are included in the price of every package.

See the current packages on our pricing page.

What happens after the LEI number is issued?

The new LEI number and its reference data are published in the public GLEIF database, where banks, stockbrokers, regulators and business partners can check the company’s identity and LEI status.

The reference data must be revalidated at least once a year. If the LEI number is not renewed on time, its status changes to LAPSED. The 20-character LEI number itself does not change.

If you choose a multi-year package, LEI Universal takes care of the annual renewal throughout the chosen period. Read more about renewing an LEI number.

If the company already has an LEI number

Each legal entity can have only one LEI number. If a number has already been assigned, it should be renewed or transferred rather than replaced with a new one. Read more about transferring an LEI number.

Frequently asked questions

Can a private individual get an LEI number?

Private individuals do not use an LEI for personal transactions. Eligible registered sole proprietorships can obtain one. Ask your bank whether your business needs an LEI.

Can a company have more than one LEI number?

No. Each legal entity can have only one LEI number. If the company already has an LEI number, the existing number can be renewed or transferred from another service provider.

Does the application have to be submitted by a director?

No. Another authorised person can also submit it. If their authority cannot be verified in an accessible official register, a signed Letter of Authorisation may be required.

How do I transfer an LEI number from another provider?

Choose a package, enter your LEI number and submit the application. Then sign the Letter of Authorisation and complete any payment. The transfer is free and usually takes up to 7 business days. Find out how an LEI transfer works.