# LEI.net Full Documentation

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## Page: https://lei.net/

# LEI.net Overview

LEI.net provides Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) services including registration, renewal, transfer, and lookup.

## Key Services
- LEI Registration
- LEI Renewal (1-year only)
- LEI Transfer
- LEI Lookup

## Key Features
- Pre-validation of applications
- Integration with official registries
- Secure payments
- Fast processing

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## Page: https://lei.net/what-is-lei/

# What is an LEI

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify legal entities in financial transactions.

## Key Facts
- Global standard identifier
- Used for regulatory reporting
- Required in financial markets

## Governance
Managed by GLEIF and issued by accredited LOUs.

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## Page: https://lei.net/registration/

# LEI Registration

## Process
1. Submit applicant details
2. Submit entity details
3. Verify data
4. Complete payment

## Requirements
- Legal entity name
- Registration number
- Contact details

## Notes
- Only 1-year registration available
- Data is validated before submission

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## Page: https://lei.net/renewal/

# LEI Renewal

## Key Points
- Must be renewed annually
- Keeps LEI active
- Ensures data accuracy

## Process
1. Search LEI
2. Verify data
3. Confirm renewal
4. Complete payment

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## Page: https://lei.net/transfer/

# LEI Transfer

## Key Points
- LEI code remains unchanged
- No disruption in validity

## Process
1. Search LEI
2. Verify entity
3. Authorize transfer

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## Page: https://lei.net/lei-search/

# LEI Search

## Function
Search LEI by:
- LEI number
- Company name

## Output
- LEI code
- Entity name
- Status

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## Page: https://lei.net/faq/

# FAQ (Canonical)

## What is an LEI?
20-character identifier for legal entities.

## Who needs it?
Entities in regulated financial transactions.

## Validity
Valid for 1 year; requires renewal.

## Expiry
Becomes inactive if not renewed.

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## Page: https://lei.net/contact/

# Contact

## Email
support@lei.net

## Phone
+49 (89) 614215110

## Response Time
~2 hours during business hours