What documents are required for LEI registration?
The documentation required for an LEI application varies based on the entity type. When applying for an LEI, the information provided in the registration application will be cross-checked with The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) accredited registries.
When applying for an LEI for entities such as Private Limited Companies (LTD), Limited Partnerships (LP), or similar entities registered with the Companies Registry or the Business Registration Office of the IRD, additional documents are not required to be included with the application form.
This is because the LOU verification process relies on information obtained from the Companies Registry or the Business Registration Office of the IRD, which offers comprehensive data on local entities.
Please be aware that we will contact you to request any additional documents for the LEI application.
Letter of Authorisation
One document that we often send for signing is the Letter of Authorisation (LoA). This document is required if the applicant is not listed on the GLEIF accredited registries, and we would need an authorised person to add their signature to the application. Another instance where we request an LoA is during a transfer application.
The LoA document can be signed electronically within seconds. You can easily share the link with the appropriate individual for their signature.
Not an active officer
If your name does not appear as an active officer in the company’s register data for the entity, but you are authorised to act on its behalf, you must provide evidence to establish your authority. This can be accomplished by submitting an empowerment document that identifies the authorised representatives of the legal entity.
Empowerment documents can include various types of records, such as Minutes of the Board Meeting, Certificates of Incumbency, Statutes, and Trust Deeds.
Entities that need to provide additional information
1. Child entities: If another company owns controlling shares of your company (typically over 50%), and the parent company consolidates the accounts, you must attach the latest financial consolidation report of the parent company as proof of the relationship on the registration form.
2. Trusts and funds: When applying, the data provided will be checked against the Securities and Futures Commission or the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority. If the entity is not registered, we may ask you for additional documents that include the name, address, and authorised representatives of the trust or fund.
