Everything you need to register a Legal Entity Identifier in two minutes—
documents, costs and same-day issuance tips.
If your company trades listed shares, bonds, derivatives-or files reports under MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR-you need an Issued LEI. Unsure? Run the flow-chart on our eligibility page.
You can also check our guidelines on who needs an LEI number to quickly confirm whether your entity falls under the requirement.
| Required | Notes |
|---|---|
Companies House number (UK entities)
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Overseas firms: local registry ID |
Registered address
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Autocompletes from Companies House; amend if changed |
Authorised signatory
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Director or company secretary; no wet-ink signature needed |
Parent ownership (%)
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Provide Direct & Ultimate parent Names if > 50 % Control |
Payment method
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Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or BACS (corporate invoice) |
Create application
Enter your Companies House number; the system autofills legal name and address.Verify ownership
Confirm direct & ultimate parent details or declare “No Known Person”.Upload evidence
Overseas entities may upload registry extract or board resolution (PDF/JPG).Pay securely
Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay; corporate clients can select “Invoice”.Issuance & GLEIF upload
90% of Express applications (before 16:00 BST) are issued same day by LOU and overseen by GLEIFDownload certificate
Receive a digitally signed PDF with QR code – accepted by UK banks and auditors.| Plan | Up‑front fee | Equivalent / yr | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £49 + VAT | £49 | / |
| 3 years | £129 + VAT | £43 | 6 % |
| 5 years | £199 + VAT | £40 | 15 % |
Free transfer – already have an LEI elsewhere? Move it to us at no charge and lock in renewal at £49 / yr. You can start the process instantly on our Transfer an LEI page.
| Required | Notes |
|---|---|
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Overseas registry not online
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Upload a PDF registry extract or notarised document |
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Parent company lacks LEI
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Declare “No Valid Parent LEI” and provide supporting note |
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Payment flagged 3-DS
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Use corporate bank transfer (invoice) |
Standard applications issue within 24 h. 90 % of Express submissions (before 16 : 00 BST) are completed same day.
Yes—our prices already include the GLEIF surcharge; some providers add it at checkout.
The new renewal date shifts forward by a full year, so you never lose validity time.
Yes—download our CSV template and bulk-upload up to 500 entities.
Yes—the LEI must pass an annual validation, even if the data is unchanged.
Absolutely. Select “Transfer + Renew” at checkout; the LEI never lapses.
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