An LEI is different from a Business Registration Number in Singapore. The Unique Entity Number (UEN) identifies an entity locally, while the LEI provides a unique global identifier for financial transactions and counterparty identification.
Two different identifiers
Your ACRA (UEN) registration number proves the entity exists in Singapore. The LEI is the globally-recognised ISO 17442 identifier used in financial reporting and counterparty checks worldwide.
Why you need both
The registration number is for domestic legal existence; the LEI is for financial global market identity. They complement, not replace, each other.
How they connect
The LEI's Level 1 reference data records the ACRA (UEN) registration number, 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.
No. Having a UEN does not automatically mean the entity needs an LEI. An LEI becomes relevant when the entity participates in a financial, reporting or counterparty workflow that requires legal-entity identification.