Who is required to have an LEI number?
get-lei.com Team
Created: Mar 16, 2026Updated: Mar 16, 2026Est. reading time: 2 min
An LEI is usually required for legal entities that trade securities or derivatives, file transaction reports, issue certain instruments, or interact with a reporting regime that uses LEIs. Common examples include companies, funds, trusts, pension schemes, and some public-sector bodies.