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