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LEI for crypto-asset service providers (MiCA)
MiCA authorisation applications and crypto-asset white papers identify the company by its LEI. Get the LEI for your CASP or issuer online.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) requires crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to be authorised by a national supervisor. The application identifies the applicant by its LEI, and crypto-asset white papers identify the offeror and the issuer by LEI as well. The transitional period for existing providers has ended, so new and re-domiciled CASPs need an LEI before they apply.
Who needs it?
- Exchanges, brokers and custodians of crypto-assets applying for CASP authorisation.
- Issuers and offerors of crypto-assets that publish a white paper.
- Group companies that act as parent or service company of a CASP.
Tips for your application
- Order the LEI before you submit the application, so the code is already in the GLEIF database.
- Report the parent company correctly – supervisors check group structures.
- Choose a multi-year plan so the LEI stays valid during the authorisation process and afterwards.
LEI prices
| Term | New LEI | Renewal / transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | HK$455 HK$455 per year |
HK$542 HK$542 per year |
| 3 years | HK$1,259 HK$420 per year |
HK$1,390 HK$463 per year |
| 5 years | HK$1,836 HK$367 per year |
HK$2,098 HK$420 per year |
Prices exclude VAT. No setup fee, no charge for parent company data, transfers included and a free LEI certificate (PDF) with every order. VAT and any country surcharge are shown before you pay.
In Hong Kong the LEI Issuer charges a country surcharge. It is included in the prices above: HK$27 per year.
How it works
- Find your company – Search by name or registry code — we prefill the data from official registers.
- Choose a plan and pay – Pick 1, 3 or 5 years and pay by card, a local payment method or invoice.
- Receive your LEI – We send your application to our partner LEI Issuer, which validates the data and issues the LEI. You receive the LEI by e-mail.
Frequently asked questions
Can we apply for MiCA authorisation without an LEI?
The application asks for the applicant's LEI, so order it first – it is usually issued within one business day.
Does the LEI need to show our parent company?
If another company consolidates yours, yes. Our form asks the parent-company questions step by step.
What documents do I need?
A power of attorney signed by a legal representative of the company. We prepare it pre-filled: a board member can sign it online on the order page in a few seconds; otherwise a legal representative signs it digitally or by hand and you upload it. The LEI Issuer checks the entity data against the official business register.
How long does it take?
Your LEI is usually issued within one business day after payment and the signed power of attorney. A transfer can take longer, because the current LEI Issuer has to release the LEI.
What happens when my LEI expires?
An LEI must be renewed every year. Once it lapses, banks and brokers may refuse trades until it is renewed. We remind you 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before expiry – or choose a multi-year plan and the LEI is renewed automatically every year.
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Updated 3 November 2026 · Joel Mitt, LEImint OÜ