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LEI Filing

  • ✔ Mandatory compliance for large-value financial transactions
  • ✔ Required for RBI-regulated payments and reporting
  • ✔ Enables smooth bank and market transactions
  • ✔ Prevents rejection or blockage of RTGS / NEFT / FX deals
  • ✔ Globally recognised unique entity identification
  • ✔ Annual renewal support to avoid deactivation
  • ✔ Reduces regulatory and operational risk

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Overview

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character global identification code issued to legal entities involved in financial transactions. It enables regulators and banks to uniquely identify counterparties and improve transparency in the financial system.
In India, LEI compliance has been made mandatory for specified entities and transaction thresholds, especially for:
  • RTGS / NEFT transactions
  • Foreign exchange and derivative contracts
  • Large-value fund transfers
Without an active LEI, banks may reject or block transactions, even if funds and documentation are otherwise in order.
LEI compliance in India is regulated under RBI directions and implemented through authorised Local Operating Units (LOUs).

Who Is Required to Obtain an LEI?

LEI registration is mandatory for:
  • Companies (Private / Public / OPC)
  • LLPs and Partnership Firms
  • Trusts and other legal entities
  • Entities undertaking large-value RTGS / NEFT transactions
  • Participants in derivatives, forex, or bond markets
  • Entities dealing with banks for specified threshold transactions
Individual persons (in personal capacity) are generally not required to obtain an LEI.

When Is LEI Mandatory?

LEI is required in cases such as:
  • RTGS / NEFT transactions exceeding prescribed limits
  • FX, OTC derivatives, and market transactions
  • Borrowings, investments, or large inter-bank transfers
  • Regulatory reporting under RBI guidelines
Banks are required to verify LEI status before processing covered transactions.

LEI Registration & Renewal Framework

Initial LEI Registration
  • One-time registration
  • LEI is issued after entity and document verification
  • Valid for 1 year

Annual LEI Renewal (Critical)

  • LEI must be renewed every year
  • Non-renewal leads to lapsed or inactive LEI
  • Inactive LEI can block financial transactions
Annual renewal is as important as initial registration.

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Documents Required for LEI Filing

Typical documents required include:
Documents
  • 1 PAN of the entity
  • 2 Certificate of incorporation / registration
  • 3 Address proof of entity
  • 4 Authorised signatory details
  • 5 Board resolution / authorisation letter
  • 6 Bank account details
  • 7 Ownership and control structure (where applicable)
  • 8 Previous LEI (for renewal cases)

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Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to obtain or renew LEI may result in:

Rejection of RTGS / NEFT transactions
Inability to execute forex or derivative contracts
Regulatory non-compliance observations
Operational delays and reputational issues
Business disruption due to blocked payments
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How We Work

Step 01

Eligibility & Transaction Review

Step 02

Document Verification & Authorisation Check

Step 03

LEI Application / Renewal Filing

Step 04

Follow-up with Issuing Authority

Step 05

Post-Issuance Compliance Support

Common Errors and Mistakes

01

Assuming LEI is a one-time compliance

02

Delaying annual renewal

03

Mismatch in entity or ownership details

04

Incorrect authorisation documents

05

Applying too late for urgent transactions

Timeline for LEI Registration

LEI issuance takes a few working days, subject to verification
Renewal should be initiated well before expiry
Urgent cases may face transaction blocks if LEI lapses

FAQs

Is LEI mandatory for all entities?

No. It applies to entities undertaking specified financial transactions.

Is LEI required every year?
Can transactions happen if LEI is expired?
Is LEI required for individuals?
Can LEI be renewed after expiry?
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