LEI for a company investment account

Opening a brokerage account for your company? Why the broker asks for an LEI and how to get one quickly.

Updated 3 November 2026 · Joel Mitt, LEImint OÜ

If your company wants to buy shares, ETFs or bonds through a bank or broker, you will be asked for the company’s LEI code before you can trade. This applies to companies of all sizes, including small holding companies.

Why the broker needs it

In the EU and the UK, investment firms must report each trade to the regulator and identify the company by its LEI, so a broker there cannot execute trades for a company without a valid LEI. In other countries many brokers ask for an LEI too, especially for derivatives.

What you need

The company’s legal name and registry code. We look these up for you from the GLEIF database and the business register.
Information on parent companies, if the company belongs to a group
A payment card, a local payment method or payment by invoice

How long does it take?

Usually one business day after payment. Once issued, give the LEI to your broker. Remember that it must be renewed every year. A multi-year plan or our free reminder helps keep your trading from being blocked by a lapsed LEI.

LEI for bank and broker accounts

LHV Lightyear Swedbank SEB Luminor Nordnet Nordea Danske Bank Handelsbanken DNB Interactive Brokers Saxo Bank

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Guides

What is an LEI code?The Legal Entity Identifier explained: what the 20-character code means, who issues it and why it must be renewed every year.Does my company need an LEI?Which companies must have an LEI code, why banks ask for it, and the rules that apply in the United Kingdom.LEI renewal: how it works and what happens if it lapsesWhen to renew an LEI, what a lapsed LEI means for trading and how multi-year plans avoid missed renewals.How to transfer an LEI to another providerTransferring an LEI keeps the same code. What a transfer is, how long it takes and what you need to sign.Which documents do you need for an LEI code?Usually only a signed power of attorney – plus the parent's consolidated annual report if your company belongs to a group. What to have ready for an LEI order, and when extra documents are requested.