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It’s simple and easy! Just fill out the form below before 4PM today
and you’ll get your LEI number by the end of the day
With us you can register for a LEI number faster than ever and we’re cheap as well. We offer the cheapest service in Hong Kong.
All you need to do is to fill the application below. You can register for a new LEI code or renew your old one and we’ll get you there faster than ever.
Register or renew your LEI code
We offer the fastest and cheapest LEI number registration in Hong Kong
Apply for an LEI code
Just fill out the form above, it will take less than 2 minutes, and you’ll register for a LEI code.
Payment and validation
Make payment using either PayPal, Visa, American Express or Mastercard.
E-mail validation
In less than 12 hours you’ll get an email from us confirming the registration or renewal.
About LEI Certificate Hong Kong
LEI Certificate is a multinational company that offers its services to a wide network of clients.
Companies from Hong Kong, Nepal, China, Thailand, South Korea, Macau and Taiwan can benefit from the high quality of service that we offer.
They can renew their LEI codes or apply for new at a very reasonable price.
LEI certificate offers the services of LEI Register™, which is a registered agent for RapidLEI who is among the fastest growing companies in Europe.
RapidLEI is licensed by GLEIF to renew and register LEI codes.
This means that every company that uses our services can be sure everything is done in the most correct manner.
General information about LEI code
LEI code or Legal Entity Identifier is a fairly recent phenomenon. It was established as a must have back in 2014 for all companies that want to make transactions in the European markets with stocks and bonds or other types of securities. The EMIR (European market infrastructure regulation) imposed this as a requirement and according to the law every legal entity that wants to do business in Europe needs to have this code. The LEI code is a unique code based on the global ISO 17442 standard. It’s alphanumeric and consists of 20 characters and it’s what allows the authorities to recognize every legal entity on the market. It’s what makes the European market more stable and transparent ever since 2018.
FAQ
Who needs to have a LEI code?
Every legal entity that wants to trade with securities in Europe needs to have a valid LEI code.
What are securities?
Securities are stocks, bonds and options. They’re a type of document that proves debt or ownership and has an assigned value.
Why do we need LEI codes?
Well, LEI codes enable the authorities to identify a company easily and swiftly. And this is important because it makes it easier to identify transactions done by those companies and keeps the market transparent.
How often will I have to renew my LEI code?
LEI codes are issued for a year and they’re valid for this time period. However, LEI Certificate offers the option to register your LEI code for 5 consecutive years and we will renew it every year for you.
What’s the price for LEI code registration?
Every provider offers different prices but we guarantee you that our prices are the cheapest. If you choose the 5-year package you will only pay 500 HK$/year for your LEI code registration.
Is there a way to check if my LEI code is valid?
Yes, just enter your LEI number at GLEIF and hit search to see if it’s valid.
How long does is take for my code to become valid?
This depends on the banks and not us, as they validate the codes from the GLEIF database. But they make daily updates at 14:00 so your LEI code will be active after that time.
What is GLEIF?
GLEIF is short for Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and it’s the organization that runs the LEI code system. They’re also in charge of monitoring the companies that offer LEI code registration.
Can everyone find my LEI number?
Yes, everyone has access to your LEI number as it’s a public information.
Does the registration process take up a lot of time?
No, it couldn’t be simpler to apply for a LEI code. You can do it in just 2 minutes and then all you have to do is wait for your payment to be validated. Once this is finished, your LEI code will be active within 24 hours.
Who runs LEI Certificate?
The owner of LEI Certificate is a Swedish company called 7 Out Media AB.
You can now renew your LEI code in just 2 minutes
All you need to do is fill out the form and you will renew your LEI code in less than 2 minutes.
You have 3 options: to renew it for 1 year, 3 years or 5 years.
The cheapest option is the 5-years one and if you opt for this, you’ll have the best price for LEI code renewal on the market.
The 5-year package only costs 500 HK$/year.
Is your company required to have a LEI code?
This depends entirely on the type of transactions your company does. If you’re a legal entity that trades in securities, you definitely need a LEI code. If you’re a charity, a limited company, a trust, an association or any other form of organization that does business in the European market you need a LEI code. LEI codes serve one purpose and that it to make the global financial ecosystem completely transparent and to make sure that everything is done by the law. LEI codes are regulated by a number of EU directives and it’s a similar requirement in the US as well.
Here’s who doesn’t need a LEI code
As we already mentioned before all legal entities that trade with securities need a LEI code to do business in the European markets. If you don’t have a LEI code registered, you will not be allowed to trade on the market. However, there are some instances in which a company doesn’t require a LEI code. If your company has a capital insurance deposit you don’t need a LEI number. This is so because your company is not the formal owner of the investments, rather it’s the insurance company. Also, if a company trades with unlisted shares and fund shares, it doesn’t need a LEI number. Or if a company trades with listed bonds or corporate certificates it also doesn’t need a LEI code. And lastly, a LEI code is only required for legal entities. If you’re a private entity and trade in securities you don’t need a LEI code.
LEI code prices
LEI 1 year
690 HK$ (690 HK$/year)
LEI 3 years
1600 HK$ (533 HK$/year)
LEI 5 years
2500 HK$ (500 HK$/year)
How to transfer your LEI code from another provider
Every provider dictates its own prices for LEI code registration or renewal.
If you saw our prices and you’re not registered with us you probably want to change your provider.
Yes, our prices are the cheapest in Hong Kong and beyond and yes you can benefit from them as well.
The transfer process is quite simple and easy and you can do it whenever you want.
It will take up to 7 days for the transfer to be completed.
GLEIF
We mentioned before that GLEIF is the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation. It’s the organization responsible for the LEI code system. It monitors all the registrations and renewals and makes sure everything runs smoothly. GLEIF is an international organization that is located in Switzerland and was founded in 2014. This is also the year when the requirements for the LEI codes were introduced.
GLEIF contains the Global LEI index, a database of every existing LEI number. You can go on their website and search for a LEI number and find out which company has that number. This information is available to anyone as it’s public. You can also check to see if a company has a LEI number or not on their website.
LEI numbers and their function
A LEI number is an alphanumeric code that’s consisted of 20 characters. It serves the sole purpose to enable the authorities to identify a company based on its LEI code. It makes up for a more transparent and smoother operation of the global market. It enables complete transparency and offers the authorities information about who’s running a certain company that trades on the market.
GLEIF is the organization that issues the LEI numbers but a company can register for its LEI code through various providers. Every LEI number has the same structure: the first 4 numbers tell you who issued the LEI code. The next two numbers are always two zeros, and then the rest of the numbers are a unique combination of numbers for every company. And the last two numbers are control numbers.