LEI Registration & Renewal
A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character global code that identifies a legal entity in financial transactions. We assist you in applying for a new LEI and renewing it every year through a GLEIF-accredited issuer.
RBI requires an LEI for non-individual borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore and above from banks and financial institutions, and for single RTGS/NEFT payments of ₹50 crore and above by entities.
- New LEI application
- Annual renewal before it lapses
- Updates to entity details
LEI services
LEIs are issued by Local Operating Units (LOUs) accredited by GLEIF. We prepare and track your application.
1New LEI
We prepare your application and documents for a GLEIF-accredited LOU such as Legal Entity Identifier India Ltd (LEIL), which is also recognised by RBI as an LEI issuer.
2Annual renewal
An LEI is valid for one year from issue or last renewal. If it is not renewed, its status becomes LAPSED. We remind you and complete the renewal in time.
3Bank and borrowing compliance
Banks may not sanction new loans, or renew or enhance existing ones, for borrowers covered by RBI’s LEI rules who do not have an LEI. We help you get it before your bank asks.
4Large-value payments
For single RTGS/NEFT payments of ₹50 crore and above where an entity is involved, remitter and beneficiary LEIs must be included. We help you get and share a valid LEI.
5Corrections and transfers
Help updating address, name or parent details, and with moving an existing LEI between LOUs.
Simple steps
Share entity details
PAN, incorporation documents and authorised signatory.
We prepare
Application and authorisation letter.
LOU validates
The LOU checks your data and issues the LEI.
Renew yearly
We remind you before the renewal date.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs an LEI in India?
Under RBI directions, non-individual borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore and above from banks and FIs, and entities sending or receiving single RTGS/NEFT payments of ₹50 crore and above. Banks and others may also ask for it (RBI FAQ).
Who issues the LEI?
LOUs accredited by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). In India, LEIL (a subsidiary of the Clearing Corporation of India) is one such LOU. We are not an LOU; we assist with the application.
How long is an LEI valid?
One year from issue or last renewal. If not renewed, the LEI status becomes LAPSED (LEIL).
Can I apply directly?
Yes, you can apply directly on the LOU’s website. We help if you want someone to prepare the documents and track renewals.
M. S. Advisory Services is a private advisory firm and is not affiliated with any government body. LEIs are issued by GLEIF-accredited LOUs. LOU fees are charged as per the LOU and are separate from our professional fee.
Need an LEI for your bank?
Call us or send an enquiry with your entity type and we will send the document list.
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