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LEI Registration Online

LEI registration online gives your company or firm a Legal Entity Identifier, a 20-character global code under ISO 17442 that identifies a legal entity in financial transactions. It is mandatory only in specific cases, such as large borrowers and very large payments, and voluntary otherwise. We check whether you need one, prepare the application and manage the yearly renewal.

What an LEI is

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code under ISO 17442 that identifies a legal entity in financial transactions. It is issued by Local Operating Units (LOUs) accredited by GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation. RBI accepts an LEI from any GLEIF-accredited issuer. In India, Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd (LEIL), a subsidiary of CCIL, is the Indian one, and other GLEIF-accredited LOUs also issue to Indian entities.

When an LEI is required

The main cases, as summarised from RBI and SEBI requirements.

  • Borrowers: Non-individual borrowers with aggregate fund-based and non-fund-based exposure of ₹5 crore or more from banks and financial
  • Large payments: Non-individuals making a single RTGS or NEFT payment of ₹50 crore or more
  • Market transactions: Participants in OTC derivatives, and certain cross-border transactions through authorised banks
  • Debt market issuers: Issuers of non-convertible securities, securitised debt and security receipts
  • Everyone else: Voluntary

One-year, three-year and five-year plans

An LEI is valid for one year. Multi-year plans prepay the renewals.

  • 1-year plan
  • 3-year plan
  • 5-year plan

Fees

Item, Amount, Note

  • Government fee: None
  • Issuing agency charge: Set by each LOU and reseller
  • Stamp duty: Not applicable

Documents for an LEI

A registry document plus an authority letter. Audited financial statements are not a standard requirement.

  • Certificate of incorporation, or GST, or IEC
  • Authorisation letter or board resolution

How an LEI is issued

Validity and renewal

Point, What applies

  • Validity: One year from issue.
  • Renewal: Yearly. If you do not renew, the LEI shows as lapsed.
  • Multi-year plans: They prepay future annual renewals; each year the LEI is still renewed.
  • Lapse: There is no statutory fine for a lapsed LEI, but banks and counterparties that need it can refuse to proceed.
  • Transfer: An LEI can be moved to another issuer and the 20-character number stays the same (confirm).

What a lapsed or missing LEI can cost you

Payments can be rejected or delayed: Banks may reject or delay RTGS or NEFT payments of ₹50 crore and above without an LEI.

  • Payments can be rejected or delayed
  • Credit can be refused
  • Counterparties can walk away

Why applications get stuck

The legal name does not match the registry.

  • The legal name does not match the registry.
  • The address is out of date.
  • The authorised signatory is not evidenced.
  • The wrong entity type is chosen.
  • Parent or ultimate-parent data is missing, or the "no consolidation" declaration is not filled.

What StampMitra does for you

StampMitra is a filing assistance platform. We are not GLEIF, an LOU, the RBI or a law firm.

  • Check whether you need an LEI
  • Application preparation and filing
  • LEI certificate and number
  • Renewal, transfer and lifecycle support

How it works

  1. Check whether you need an LEI Compare your case with the RBI and SEBI triggers, or decide to take one voluntarily.
  2. Choose an issuer and plan Choose the issuing agency and a one-, three- or five-year plan.
  3. Enter details and upload the document Enter the legal name, registration ID and address, and upload the registry document and authority letter.
  4. Pay and get validated Pay the issuer's charge; the issuer validates the application.
  5. Download and renew yearly Download the LEI certificate and renew every year.

Frequently asked questions

What is an LEI?

A 20-character global code under ISO 17442 that identifies a legal entity in financial transactions.

Is an LEI mandatory for me?

Only in specific cases: non-individual borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore or more from banks and financial institutions, single RTGS or NEFT payments of ₹50 crore or more, certain market transactions, and some SEBI debt-market issuers. Otherwise it is voluntary.

Who issues an LEI?

Local Operating Units accredited by GLEIF. RBI accepts an LEI from any of them; Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd (LEIL) is the Indian issuer, and other accredited issuers also serve Indian entities.

How long is an LEI valid?

One year. You renew every year to keep it active.

What does a multi-year plan mean?

It prepays the future annual renewals. The LEI is still renewed each year.

What does an LEI cost?

There is no government fee. The issuing agency sets its charges, which vary by provider and plan, plus GST. We confirm the amount before you pay.

Which documents do I need?

A registry document that shows your legal name, such as the certificate of incorporation, GST or IEC, and an authorisation letter or board resolution for the signatory. Audited financial statements are not a standard requirement.

How long does it take?

It depends on the issuer's validation of your documents. We cannot promise a fixed time.

Are my details public?

Yes. LEI records, including legal name and registered address, appear in GLEIF's open database.

Can a lapsed LEI be revived?

Yes, by renewing it; a late-renewal charge may apply (confirm). Some providers also handle this through a transfer. We guide you on the route.

Can you renew or transfer my LEI?

Yes. Choose "Renew" or "Move my LEI" in the application, give your existing 20-character LEI, and we handle the rest. Your number stays the same.