Legal Entity Identifier Code
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) Code Registration
Get your 20-digit Legal Entity Identifier for eligible financial, banking and cross-border transactions with professional application and documentation support.
What Is LEI & Who Needs It?
A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character alphanumeric identifier used to identify legal entities participating in financial transactions globally.
It helps banks, financial institutions and regulators identify counterparties consistently and improve transparency in financial markets. RBI describes the LEI as a 20-digit identifier for parties to financial transactions worldwide.
Do You Need an LEI Code?
Cross-Border Transactions
RBI requires AD Category-I banks to obtain LEI from resident non-individual entities undertaking capital or current account transactions of ₹50 crore or more per transaction under FEMA.
NEFT / RTGS
RBI guidance requires LEI information for applicable single payment transactions of ₹50 crore and above involving non-individual entities.
Bank Borrowings
RBI has also extended LEI requirements to certain non-individual borrowers based on applicable bank exposure thresholds, including borrowers with fund-based and non-fund-based exposure of ₹5 crore and above, subject to the applicable phased requirements.
Financial Markets
LEI requirements also apply to specified participants in regulated financial markets. LEIL’s current 2026 portal, for example, highlights RBI mandates covering participants in certain OTC derivative markets.
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LEI Registration & Compliance Support by CAIndia
Requirement Assessment
Documentation Assistance
Application Support
Verification Support
Renewal & Modification
Ongoing Support
Documents & Registration Process
Check Requirement
We understand your entity and the transaction/financial activity requiring LEI.
Prepare Information
Prepare entity details, registration information and supporting documents.
Submit Application
The application is submitted through the applicable LEI issuing organisation.
Verification
The LEI issuer verifies the submitted information and documentation.
LEI Issued
Once approved, the entity receives its 20-character LEI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEI mandatory for every company?
No. LEI requirements depend on the applicable financial transaction, market, regulatory requirement or banking exposure.
Who issues an LEI in India?
LEIs can be issued by accredited Local Operating Units. In India, Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd. (LEIL) is recognised as an LEI issuer by RBI.
How many digits does an LEI have?
An LEI is a 20-character alphanumeric identifier.
How long is an LEI valid?
LEI registration is subject to annual renewal/revalidation.
Can a company apply for an LEI online?
Yes. LEIL provides an online registration process.
Obtain Your LEI Code with CA India
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