LEI vs Business Registration Number in Nigeria
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An LEI is not the same as the CAC registration number (RC/BN) from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The registration number identifies you locally; the LEI identifies you globally and uniquely in financial transactions.
Two Different Identifiers
Your CAC registration number (RC/BN) proves that the entity exists in Nigeria. The LEI is the globally recognised ISO 17442 identifier used in financial reporting and counterparty checks worldwide.
Why You Need Both
The registration number confirms domestic legal existence, while the LEI provides financial-market identity. They complement each other rather than replace one another.
How They Connect
The LEI’s Level 1 reference data records the CAC registration number (RC/BN), linking your global identity to your local registration.
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Fast-Track LEI issuance in 2 to 4 UK working hours is available subject to data completeness, applicant authority, and successful compliance validation. Transfers from another GLEIF-accredited LOU are free.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — it identifies you locally; the LEI is the global financial identifier.
Yes, for entities active in financial transactions or reporting.
Yes — it is recorded in the LEI's Level 1 data.