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EXPLORE THE GLOBAL LEI
DIRECTORY
OUR LEI SEARCH TOOL
01 / FAST
Quickly and easily find any LEI (Legal Entity Identifier). LEI Search is a Look Up Tool allows you to navigate the LEI index, access the global LEI database and find any Legal Entity Identifier in real time.
02 / SECURE
Quickly create an account so you can login, store recently searched for LEI Codes and add LEIs to your favourites. From your account you can track LEI data for your trade counterparties, shareholders or organisational entities.
03 / EASY
LEI Directory is an app that allows you to track and search for LEI Numbers. The tool requires a quick and easy account creation. Once you are in, your search bar will be connected to the GLEIF live API search.
ABOUT LEI DIRECTOY
ABOUT US
LEI Directory is a free publicly accessible accessible LEI Look-Up tool. LEI Directory is a service by LEI Worldwide who are a global leader in the registration and management of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) since 2017. LEI Worldwide is trusted by thousands of institutions from banks, asset managers and fund administrators to manage and obtain LEI Codes.
OUR PURPOSE
LEI Search allows you to navigate the LEI index, access the global LEI database and find any Legal Entity Identifier in real time. The LEI is an ISO Standard (17442) and with almost 1.7 million LEIs already in existence the LEI Search tool is updated daily, providing you with the most reliable and up to date source of LEI data.
OUR TECHNOLOGY
Our LEI Search tool is connected via APIs to the official GLEIF LEI search tool. LEI Directory allows you to create an account, store recently searched LEIs and add LEIs to a watchlist so you can have full visibility over an LEI portfolio. Find out more about any company or organisation by looking for their LEI in the LEI finder app.
LEI REGISTRATION
Supported by LEI Worldwide
Easily register a new LEI for any Legal Entity, or renew an existing LEI.
LEI Directory is a service provided by LEI Worldwide. LEI Worldwide is an Official GLEIF LEI registration agent which provides LEIs to companies and legal entities.
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.
How to renew an LEI Number
Renewing your LEI Code is simple. Firstly, you need to know your LEI code renewal date. This will be one year exactly from the date it was either registered, or last renewed. Once this date passes, your LEI will show as 'LAPSED' on the LEI database.
About LEI Search
LEI Look Up allows you to explore the LEI directory, access the global LEI database and find any Legal Entity Identifier in real time. The LEI is an ISO Standard (17442) and with almost 1.7 million LEIs already in existence the LEI Search tool is updated daily, providing you with the most reliable and up to date source of LEI data.
How does the LEI Checker work?
The LEI Look Up is connected to the live GLEIF data feed which is the official, fastest, & most accurate way to check on the current status of any existing LEI. Conducting an LEI Search will reveal up to date, accurate entity information and allow you to conduct a thorough LEI Check.
How to use the LEI Directory and find any LEI
To conduct an LEI Search enter the company name or LEI number of any company in the search bar above.
When you would like to find out more about a company, an LEI search will provide important data about the company, and most of all you will have faith that it is a real registered company and they are who they say they are.
Alternatively, you may want to use the LEI Look Up to check the current status of your LEI record. It may be in need of annual renewal, or you may require it for a particular transaction and need to get a reminder of what your 20 digit LEI code is.
What can an LEI Search record show me?
The data contained within an LEI record is called the legal entity reference data (LE-RD). The LE-RD provides data based on ISO-17442 with information of organisations within the global financial system. The LEI was created to bring transparency around who is who and who owns whom. LEI Data is reliable and up to date. The data contained on any LEI record includes:
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Company registered name
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Company number
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Date of incorporation
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Registered Address
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Company Form (e.g. Limited Company)
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Type (branch, corporation, sole trader)
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Parental structure (e.g. Google owned Alphapbet)
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Renewal date
Why do I need to conduct an LEI Search?
Having a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is globally verifiable proof of organisational identity. The LEI database if freely accessible and anybody can conduct a search for any companies LEI Code. The objective of the global legal entity identifier system is to create a more secure and transparent global financial system. Having an LEI is required under a litany of transparency regulations worldwide. There are a number of scenarios in which you may be required to use the LEI finder and access LEI Directory.
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If you are engaging in a financial transaction with an entity and you would like to validate their identity.
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If you are required to have an LEI and it requires annual renewal you may conduct an LEI search to check if the data is correct.
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The LEI finder can also be used to improve your organisations KYC processes. If you would like to add an extra layer of security to your KYC process, start using the LEI Look Up today. It is the perfect addition to any internal organisational process which involves identity checks. The tool is free to use and the data is global, reliable (corroborated with local RA sources) and updated daily!
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