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How to transfer an LEI to another provider

Transferring an LEI keeps the same code. What a transfer is, how long it takes and what you need to sign.

Updated November 3, 2026 · Joel Mitt, LEImint OÜ

Transferring an LEI means moving its management from one LEI Issuer to another. The LEI code stays exactly the same, so your bank and broker do not need to update anything.

Why transfer?

Companies usually transfer for multi-year plans, support in their own language or automatic renewal. With LEImint, the transfer itself is free: you pay only for the renewal period.

How does it work?

  1. Search for your company and choose “Transfer”. We show you which LEI Issuer manages the LEI today.
  2. Pay for the renewal period. The LEI will then be managed by our partner LEI Issuer.
  3. An authorised signatory of the company may need to sign a transfer request, for example with a digital signature.
  4. The current LEI Issuer is notified. When the transfer is complete, the LEI is renewed and you receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Can a transfer be stopped?

Yes. A company can object to a transfer by sending a signed objection to its current LEI Issuer. In that case we cancel the order and refund the amount paid, less any costs already incurred for the application (such as the LEI Issuer's fee).

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