Quick LEI issuance
Most LEIs issued within 2 hours, sometimes minutes.
Apply before 8pm and get your LEI today.
Fast, accredited, compliant. RBI-recognized LEI with GST invoice, delivered same day.
180,000+ LEIs registered
Trusted by entities across India and the world
Secure payments
Cards, Netbanking, UPI & wallets (Razorpay)
GST invoice
GST-ready PDF invoice for effortless accounting
RBI-Compliant LEI
LEI accepted by Indian banks and regulators.
Why choose Global LEI?
India-ready LEIs
Accepted by Indian banks & regulators like RBI & SEBI.
GST invoice
Compliant GST invoices and INR billing.
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Why do you need an LEI in India?
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is the common identifier for companies and other non‑individuals across India’s financial system.
Regulatory compliance
OTC derivatives
G‑sec, money and FX (non‑derivative)
High‑value payments (RTGS/NEFT)
Borrowers from banks / FIs
Cross‑border transactions
Capital markets & FPIs
Insurance sector
Summary is illustrative; refer to RBI/SEBI/IRDAI circulars for exact scope and dates.
How LEI registration works
Four quick steps from application to an active Legal Entity Identifier.
Entity details
Enter legal entity details, address, identifiers, and contact information.
<2 minutes
Payment
Pick a 1, 3, or 5 year plan. Pay online with Razorpay and get a GST invoice in your email.
<1 minute
Authorization
Provide digital authorization for us to issue the LEI on your behalf through our LOU.
<20 seconds
Issuance
We validate the data, register your entity with GLEIF, and deliver the LEI and certificate.
Same day
Need more detail? Read the full application guide.
1 year LEI
₹3,999 / year
Total: ₹3,999
- Free LEI certificate (PDF)
- Bank- and regulator-ready LEIs
- No hidden fees
Save 17%
3 year LEI
₹3,333 / year
Total: ₹9,999
- Free LEI certificate (PDF)
- Bank- and regulator-ready LEIs
- No hidden fees
Save 25%
5 year LEI
₹2,999 / year
Total: ₹14,995
- Free LEI certificate (PDF)
- Bank- and regulator-ready LEIs
- No hidden fees
Includes GLEIF fee. GST shown on invoice and at checkout.
History of LEI in India
2017
OTC derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced legal entity identifier requirements for rupee interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit over‑the‑counter derivatives.
Large corporate borrowers
Banks were required to ensure that borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore or more obtain a legal entity identifier, implemented in phases.
2018
Non-derivative markets
Legal entity identifiers became mandatory in government securities, money markets, and non‑derivative foreign exchange transactions. The requirement applied to client foreign exchange transactions of USD 1,000,000 or more, while interbank foreign exchange transactions always required LEIs.
2020
Insurers and corporate borrowers
Insurance companies were required to obtain legal entity identifiers. Large corporate borrowers with exposure of ₹50 crore or more were required to provide their LEI to lenders.
2021
Centralised payment systems
Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) systems required legal entity identifiers for single transactions of ₹50 crore or more when either party was a non‑individual entity.
Cross-border transactions
For cross‑border transactions, resident non‑individual entities were required to obtain LEIs for transactions of ₹50 crore or more. Once obtained, the LEI had to be reported for all subsequent cross‑border transactions by that entity.
2022
Expanded borrower thresholds
Legal entity identifier requirements were extended to non‑individual borrowers with aggregate exposure of ₹5 crore or more. Implementation was phased between 2023 and 2025 for urban cooperative banks and non‑banking financial companies.
2023
Issuers in debt and securitisation markets
Legal entity identifiers were introduced for issuers of non‑convertible securities, securitised debt instruments, and security receipts.
Foreign portfolio investors
Non‑individual foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) became required to maintain an active legal entity identifier.
2025+
Future regulatory developments
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Support & Customer Service
Support 09:00–18:00 IST, Mon–Fri.
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