Who is allowed to apply
Any legal entity can apply for an LEI, including:
Limited companies
Partnerships
Funds
Branches
Government bodies
Non-profits
Sole proprietorships (if registered as legal entities in their jurisdiction)
Who can submit the application
Applications can be submitted by:
A person with legal authority in the company (e.g., director, owner)
A third party with proper authorization, known as an assisted application
Examples of authorized third parties:
Accounting firms
Financial institutions
Corporate service providers
Consultants handling registrations on behalf of clients
What authorization means
The applicant must have the right to:
Confirm company identity details
Provide signatory information
Accept terms and conditions
Approve the registration