LEI Number Search & Verification — Free Legal Entity Identifier Lookup

Find an Indian company's Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) by name, or verify a 20-character LEI code against our registry. Check a counterparty's LEI before financial transactions, or confirm your own is active before it lapses.

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Why Verify an LEI?

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Meet RBI/SEBI Mandates
Verify Trading Counterparties
Check Before Large Payments
Confirm Your LEI is Active

Understanding LEI Search & Verification

Learn what a Legal Entity Identifier is, who needs one in India, and why verifying it matters in financial transactions.

What is an LEI & Why It Matters

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code under the ISO 17442 standard that uniquely identifies a legal entity in financial transactions worldwide. In India, the RBI mandates an LEI for large borrowers, participants in non-derivative markets, and high-value payment transactions, while SEBI requires it in several securities-market contexts. Unlike a CIN or PAN, the LEI is globally recognised — the same code identifies the entity to regulators and counterparties in every jurisdiction.

Did You Know?

Annual Renewal: An LEI must be renewed every year. A lapsed LEI shows as inactive and can block regulated transactions.
RBI Thresholds: Entities with aggregate credit exposure above the RBI's notified thresholds must obtain an LEI to keep borrowing.
Public Data: LEI reference data is public — anyone can verify who a code belongs to.

Find an LEI by Company Name

Type the company name in the search bar above — the profile shows its LEI along with the CIN and registration details.

Verify an Existing LEI

Paste a 20-character LEI to confirm it belongs to the entity you are dealing with.

Full Company Context

Every result links to the company profile — directors, GSTINs, and filings — not just the bare code.

Common Use Cases for LEI Search

Treasury and Payments

Verify a counterparty's LEI before high-value RTGS/NEFT transactions where the RBI requires it.

Securities and Derivatives

Confirm LEIs for reporting trades to repositories and exchanges under SEBI and RBI rules.

Lending Compliance

Banks check borrower LEIs against exposure thresholds before sanctioning or renewing credit.

Understanding LEI Structure

20-character ISO 17442 format explained.

LEI Format Breakdown

5493

LOU Prefix

Reserved

1KJTIIGC8Y1R

Entity Identifier

Check Digits

Sample LEI shown for illustration — search any real LEI above to verify it.

LOU Prefix (First 4 Characters)

The first four characters identify the Local Operating Unit (LOU) — the GLEIF-accredited body that issued the LEI. Every issuer has its own prefix.

The prefix tells you where the code was issued, not where the entity is registered — Indian companies hold LEIs from several different LOUs.

Reserved Digits (Characters 5–6)

Two digits reserved by the ISO standard, currently always '00' for every LEI issued.

An LEI without '00' in positions 5–6 is not a valid code.

Entity Identifier (Characters 7–18)

Twelve alphanumeric characters uniquely assigned to the legal entity by the issuing LOU. This part carries no embedded meaning — it is simply a unique reference.

Check Digits (Characters 19–20)

The final two digits validate the whole code using the ISO 7064 MOD 97-10 algorithm — the same family of checks used in IBAN bank numbers.

Detects typos when an LEI is entered manually
Makes fabricated codes easy to reject
Calculated automatically at issuance

Frequently Asked Questions About LEI Search

How to find a company's LEI number?

Find any Indian company's LEI using WeeDoo.in:

Enter the company name in the search bar above
Pick the right company from the suggestions
The profile shows the LEI together with the CIN and registration details
No login, no captcha, completely free

How to verify an LEI code is genuine?

Verify an LEI in three steps:

Paste the 20-character code into the search bar above
Check the company name returned matches your counterparty
Review the linked company profile for status and details

A valid LEI is always 20 characters with '00' in positions 5–6 — anything else fails the format itself.

Who needs an LEI in India?

The main mandates come from the RBI and SEBI:

Borrowers above the RBI's aggregate credit-exposure thresholds
Participants in RBI-regulated markets — government securities, money markets, forex and derivatives
Entities making high-value payment transactions where the RBI requires LEI capture
Various SEBI-regulated issuers and market participants

If your company needs one, WeeDoo.in's LEI registration service handles issuance and renewals.

Is an LEI the same as a CIN?

No — they serve different purposes:

CIN: 21 characters, issued by the ROC, identifies the company within India's MCA system
LEI: 20 characters, ISO standard, identifies the entity in global financial markets

One company can hold both. Use our CIN number search for the MCA side.

What happens if an LEI expires?

An LEI must be renewed annually. Once it lapses:

Its status changes from active to lapsed in the global system
Banks and market infrastructure can reject transactions that require an active LEI
Counterparties see the lapsed status during their checks

Renew before the anniversary date — WeeDoo.in's LEI service covers renewals too.

Why search by LEI instead of company name?

Names are ambiguous — many Indian companies share similar names across states and industries. The LEI is globally unique, so pasting the code takes you straight to the right entity with no guesswork, which matters when a payment or trade report depends on identifying the correct counterparty.