LEI Number Explained
                     LEI Number Explained
What it is, what it shows, and how to find the right record
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
What is an LEI number?
An LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) is a unique 20-character alphanumeric code used 
to identify a legally distinct organisation in financial transactions.
It is based on the ISO 17442 standard.
Example format:  9269XXXXXXXXXXXXXX66
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
What problem does an LEI solve?
LEIs were created to make it easier to answer two basic questions in a transaction:
01 Who is who 02 Who owns whom
The legal entity involved in the transaction Parent relationships, when available
This helps reduce confusion between similar entity names across countries.
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
Who can have an LEI?
LEIs are for non-individual legal entities, such as:
Companies Partnerships / LLPs
Trusts Funds and other legal structures
It's an identifier for an organisation — not a personal ID.
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
What data is linked to an LEI?
A public LEI record typically includes:
01 02 03 04 05
Legal Registered Country / Status & Parent
Entity Name Address Jurisdiction Last Update Information
* When available
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
How to find an LEI number 
1 2 3 4
Search Open Match Copy
Search by legal entity Match name and Copy the 20-character 
Open the closest match
name registered address LEI exactly
Search now: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
LEI checker: what to verify
Before you share an LEI, verify:
✓ Legal entity name matches your official record
✓ Registered address matches
✓ Status is suitable for your use case
✓ Last update is recent enough for your workflow
LEI checker: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
Why documents are sometimes requested
When an LEI is issued or updated, the details need to match reliable sources. That is why issuers may 
request documents to confirm:
The entity exists Legal details match
Proof that the legal entity is registered and The details on record align with public or 
operational official sources
Bottom line: clean, matching entity details help the review finish faster.
LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search
Where LEIs sit globally
LEIs operate under a global system managed by GLEIF, with authorised issuers (LOUs) issuing and 
maintaining LEIs.
GLEIF  Global LEI Foundation — governs the system
LOUs  Authorised issuers — issue & maintain LEIs
Legal Entities  Companies, funds, trusts and more
Start page: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB   |   Search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-GB/search