https://www.get-lei.lu/en/Recent content in Get your LEI code — Professional LEI registration on Get LEIHugoenFri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/what-is-an-lei-code/Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/what-is-an-lei-code/<h1 id="what-is-an-lei-code-the-complete-guide">What is an LEI code? The complete guide</h1> <p>The <strong>definition of an LEI</strong> is straightforward: it is a unique international identifier used to identify a legal entity in financial transactions. The LEI is used by banks, financial intermediaries, regulators and market infrastructures to know exactly which entity is involved in a transaction.</p> <p>It applies in particular to companies, investment funds, securitisation vehicles, associations, foundations and other legal entities carrying out certain financial transactions.</p>https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/<h1 id="lei-vs-rcs-number-what-is-the-difference">LEI vs. RCS Number: what is the difference?</h1> <p>LEI vs. RCS Number: the main difference lies in their function. The RCS number identifies a company in the national registration register, while the LEI code identifies a legal entity in international financial transactions and regulatory reporting.</p> <p>A Luxembourg company may therefore need both identifiers: the RCS number for its local legal existence, and the LEI for its financial transactions.</p> <h2 id="table-of-contents">Table of contents</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#lei-vs-rcs-number-what-is-the-difference">LEI vs. RCS Number: what is the difference?</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#table-of-contents">Table of contents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#what-is-an-rcs-number">What is an RCS number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#what-is-an-lei-code">What is an LEI code?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#lei-vs-rcs-number-key-differences">LEI vs. RCS Number: key differences</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#why-the-rcs-number-does-not-replace-the-lei">Why the RCS number does not replace the LEI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#when-does-a-company-need-to-obtain-an-lei-in-luxembourg">When does a company need to obtain an LEI in Luxembourg?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#how-to-obtain-an-lei-with-an-rcs-number">How to obtain an LEI with an RCS number</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#get-support-to-obtain-an-lei">Get support to obtain an LEI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#faq">FAQ</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#what-is-the-difference-between-an-lei-and-an-rcs-number">What is the difference between an LEI and an RCS number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#can-a-luxembourg-company-have-both-an-rcs-number-and-an-lei">Can a Luxembourg company have both an RCS number and an LEI?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#is-the-rcs-number-sufficient-for-financial-transactions">Is the RCS number sufficient for financial transactions?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#does-the-lei-replace-the-rcs-number">Does the LEI replace the RCS number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/lei-vs-rcs-number/#how-can-a-company-obtain-an-lei-in-luxembourg">How can a company obtain an LEI in Luxembourg?</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-is-an-rcs-number">What is an RCS number?</h2> <p>The RCS number is the identifier assigned to an entity registered with the Trade and Companies Register. It is used to identify a company in the relevant national register.</p>https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/<h1 id="how-to-get-an-lei-in-luxembourg-procedure-documents-and-obligations">How to get an LEI in Luxembourg: procedure, documents and obligations</h1> <p>Obtaining an LEI in Luxembourg allows a company, fund or other legal entity to be uniquely identified in financial transactions. The LEI is often required by banks, financial intermediaries, custodians and supervisory authorities.</p> <p>For a Luxembourg company, the LEI code is particularly important given Luxembourg&rsquo;s central role in investment funds, holding companies, securitisation vehicles and financing transactions.</p> <h2 id="table-of-contents">Table of contents</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#how-to-get-an-lei-in-luxembourg-procedure-documents-and-obligations">How to get an LEI in Luxembourg: procedure, documents and obligations</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#table-of-contents">Table of contents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#what-is-an-lei-code">What is an LEI code?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#why-obtain-an-lei-in-luxembourg">Why obtain an LEI in Luxembourg?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#which-luxembourg-entities-are-concerned">Which Luxembourg entities are concerned?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#when-is-the-lei-mandatory">When is the LEI mandatory?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#how-to-obtain-an-lei-in-luxembourg">How to obtain an LEI in Luxembourg</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#1-identify-the-relevant-entity">1. Identify the relevant entity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#2-prepare-the-legal-information">2. Prepare the legal information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#3-submit-the-lei-application">3. Submit the LEI application</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#4-receive-the-lei-code">4. Receive the LEI code</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#which-documents-should-be-prepared-for-an-lei-application">Which documents should be prepared for an LEI application?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#lei-renewal-and-update">LEI renewal and update</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#get-support-to-obtain-an-lei">Get support to obtain an LEI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#faq">FAQ</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#how-can-a-company-obtain-an-lei-in-luxembourg">How can a company obtain an LEI in Luxembourg?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#does-a-luxembourg-company-need-an-lei">Does a Luxembourg company need an LEI?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#which-documents-are-required-for-an-lei-application-in-luxembourg">Which documents are required for an LEI application in Luxembourg?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#is-the-lei-mandatory-for-a-luxembourg-holding-company">Is the LEI mandatory for a Luxembourg holding company?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.lu/en/blog/obtain-lei-luxembourg/#how-long-is-an-lei-valid">How long is an LEI valid?</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-is-an-lei-code">What is an LEI code?</h2> <p>The LEI, or Legal Entity Identifier, is a unique international identifier assigned to a legal entity. It is composed of 20 alphanumeric characters.</p>