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    LEI Registration in United States — A GLEIF-Accredited LOU for the United States Financial Market

    Apply for, renew or transfer your Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for entities registered in United States. TNV-LEI is a GLEIF-accredited Local Operating Unit, effective 10 October 2025, authorised across 26 approved jurisdictions including United States. We issue ISO/IEC 17442-compliant 20-character LEI codes under externally audited governance — ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II independent attestation conducted by Ken & Co. (USA), and independent VAPT at annual minimum cadence.

    GLEIF Accredited Badge

    • GLEIF-accredited LOU - effective 10 October 2025; United States (US) within accreditation scope

    • Pricing in USD ($); state sales tax, where applicable, itemised separately on the invoice

    • ISO 9001-certified QMS; ISO/IEC 27001-certified ISMS

    • SOC 2 Type II independent attestation conducted by Ken & Co. (USA)

    • Independent VAPT - annual cadence minimum

    • Validation against State Secretary of State (Delaware, New York, California, etc.)

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    United States Jurisdiction Overview

    Quick Facts — United States

    A quick overview of the key regulatory, currency, and business details for the United States. Use this summary to understand the essentials before exploring the full guide.

    REGULATORY

    SEC, CFTC, Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC

    CURRENCY

    USD($)

    FieldValue

    Country

    United States

    ISO 3166 Code

    US

    Operational Status

    OPEN OFFERING - TNV-LEI authorised for issuance

    Languages

    English

    hreflang

    en-US (primary) + x-default

    Pricing Currency

    USD ($)

    Local Tax

    State sales tax, where applicable

    Primary Corporate Registrar

    State Secretary of State records, including Delaware, New York, California and other applicable state registries; SEC EDGAR for SEC-registered entities

    Primary Financial Regulator

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

    Other Regulators

    Federal Reserve System; OCC; FDIC; FINRA; state insurance commissioners

    Principal Exchange

    NYSE; Nasdaq; CBOE; CME (derivatives)

    Clearing / Settlement Infrastructure

    DTCC (DTC for equities; FICC for fixed-income; NSCC for clearing); CME Clearing; ICE Clear

    Trade Repositories Used

    DTCC SDR (CFTC and SEC-registered); ICE Trade Vault; CME SDR

    Data Protection Regime

    State-level privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA (California), CDPA (Virginia), CPA (Colorado), CTDPA (Connecticut), and UCPA (Utah); no federal omnibus privacy law

    Privacy Authority

    Federal Trade Commission (FTC); California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA); state attorneys general

    AML Supervisor

    Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN); SEC; CFTC; state regulators

    Tax Authority

    Internal Revenue Service (IRS); state revenue departments

    Pension Regulator

    Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA); Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)

    Built for United States entities applying, renewing or transferring LEIs through TNV-LEI.

    Apply for LEI

    • Is an LEI mandatory for United States entities?

      A Legal Entity Identifier is generally mandatory for United States entities that are counterparties to derivative transactions reportable under the country's reporting frameworks, that are subject to Securities and Exchange Commission supervisory reporting, that are listed on the NYSE, or that are required by a counterparty bank to identify themselves with an LEI.

    • Who issues LEIs in United States?

      GLEIF-accredited Local Operating Units issue LEIs in United States. TNV-LEI is a GLEIF-accredited LOU authorised to issue LEIs to United States-registered legal entities. Verify our status on the GLEIF public list of LEI issuing organisations.

    • How long does an LEI take in United States?

      Standard LEI issuance for United States entities completes within one business day after payment and successful validation against State Secretary of State records. Fast-Track LEI issuance in 2 to 4 UK working hours is available, subject to data completeness, applicant authority and successful validation.

    • How much does an LEI cost in United States?

      LEI registration with TNV-LEI for United States entities is priced in USD ($). Multi-year terms, including 3 and 5 years, reduce the average annual cost compared to single-year renewal. State sales tax, where applicable, is itemised separately on the invoice.

    • What happens if my United States LEI lapses?

      A lapsed LEI may cause derivative trade reports to be rejected, bank-onboarding workflows to pause, and cross-border counterparties to refuse to face the entity. Renewing the LEI restores it to Issued status.

    • Can a foreign entity get an LEI for its United States subsidiary?

      Yes. Eligibility is determined by where the entity is registered, not where its parent is registered. A subsidiary registered in United States is eligible for an LEI from TNV-LEI under our GLEIF accreditation.

    • Can a United States entity transfer an existing LEI to TNV-LEI?

      Yes. Under GLEIF policy, transferring an existing LEI from another GLEIF-accredited LOU to TNV-LEI is free of charge. The 20-character LEI code does not change; only the managing LOU changes.

    • Does a TNV-LEI United States LEI work in other jurisdictions?

      Yes. The LEI is a global identifier under ISO/IEC 17442. An LEI issued by TNV-LEI for a United States-registered entity is recognised in every regulatory regime that uses the LEI worldwide.

    GLEIF-accredited LOU

    TNV-LEI is a GLEIF-Accredited LEI Issuer

    Under the Global Legal Entity Identifier System, LEI codes are issued by GLEIF-accredited Local Operating Units (LOUs) and their authorised representatives.

    TNV-LEI holds GLEIF accreditation as a Local Operating Unit, effective 10 October 2025, and is authorised by GLEIF to issue and maintain Legal Entity Identifiers across 26 approved jurisdictions, including United States.

    TNV LEI Accreditation Certificate
    • Accredited by GLEIF, effective 10 October 2025
    • Validation performed in-house under our LOU accreditation
    • LEIs issued carry our GLEIF-assigned LOU prefix
    • Full lifecycle management - issuance, renewals, transfers, amendments and lapse handling
    • Client communication handled by our UK support team
    • Authorised representatives may submit applications on behalf of clients under our LOU accreditation

    TNV-LEI accreditation can be verified on the official GLEIF website list of accredited LEI issuing organisations.

    ISO/IEC 17442 Identifier

    What is a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?

    A Legal Entity Identifier is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a legal entity participating in financial transactions. In United States, the LEI appears across CFTC swap reporting, SEC reporting, bank onboarding, issuer reference data and cross-border counterparty workflows.

    What is a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?

    20 characters

    Format

    Alphanumeric code under ISO/IEC 17442

    Global

    Scope

    Recognised across financial markets

    GLEIF

    SYSTEM

    Published in the GLEIF Global LEI Index

    Reporting ready

    US Use

    Used by SEC, CFTC, banks and counterparties

    In short

    It is issued only by GLEIF-accredited Local Operating Units such as TNV-LEI and is used by regulated counterparties, banks, brokers and reporting systems in the United States and globally.

    Regulatory Intelligence

    Country-Specific Regulatory Intelligence — Where the LEI Surfaces in United States

    This section summarises the statutes, reporting frameworks and supervisory touch points that commonly drive LEI use in United States.

    Statutes referencing the LEI (directly or by reporting linkage)

    Statute / RegulationLEI LinkageVerification Source

    Securities Act of 1933

    Federal securities offering and registration framework

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    Secondary market regulation and SEC authority

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Commodity Exchange Act (as amended by Dodd-Frank Title VII)

    CFTC swap-reporting framework

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Investment Company Act of 1940

    Registered investment company framework

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA PATRIOT Act

    AML/CTF framework and FinCEN supervisory authority

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Reporting frameworks — LEI obligations in United States

    FrameworkLEI ProvisionReporting SystemEntities in Scope

    CFTC Part 45 (Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting)

    LEI mandatory counterparty identifier for swap reports

    DTCC SDR; ICE Trade Vault; CME SDR

    Swaps — interest rate, foreign exchange, credit, equity, and commodity derivatives

    CFTC Part 46 (Historical Swaps)

    Historical swap data reporting requirements incorporating LEI identification

    DTCC SDR; ICE Trade Vault; CME SDR

    Historical OTC swap positions

    SEC Regulation SBSR (Security-Based Swap Reporting)

    LEI required for security-based swap reports

    SEC-registered Security-Based Swap Data Repositories (SDRs)

    Security-based swaps

    Form PF (SEC Private Fund Reporting)

    LEI of the fund and investment adviser used in reporting

    SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) system

    Private funds and investment advisers

    FINRA Reference Data and Equity Reporting

    LEI used as an institutional client identifier

    FINRA reporting platforms

    Equity market participants and institutional clients

    Federal Reserve / OCC / FDIC Supervisory Returns

    LEI used for counterparty identification in prudential reporting

    Bank regulator reporting portals

    Banks and other prudentially regulated financial institutions

    Global Identity Infrastructure

    Benefits of an LEI for U.S. Entities

    A valid, renewed LEI gives a U.S. entity a verified global identifier for regulatory reporting, bank onboarding, broker-dealer KYC and cross-border counterparty workflows.

    Trust Signal

    One active LEI gives U.S. reporting systems, banks, brokers and counterparties a verified signal to rely on.

    Regulatory readiness

    Supports CFTC swap-data reporting, SEC reporting workflows where LEI fields apply, and U.S. financial counterparty identification.

    Bank and broker onboarding

    Helps U.S. banks, broker-dealers and cross-border counterparties verify the legal entity before reportable activity.

    US Eligibility Guide

    Why your United States Entity Type Needs an LEI

    The reason a United States entity needs an LEI is specific to its legal form and its activity. Each entity type has its own regulatory trigger, counterparty-driven trigger and consequence of not holding an active LEI.

    Entity type

    Corporation (Inc. / Corp.)

    The need for an LEI arises when the Corporation (Inc. / Corp.) engages in reportable financial activity — typically a derivative transaction with a bank, a securities issuance, supervisory reporting by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or onboarding by a counterparty that requires LEI identification.

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    Eligibility
    Yes — state-incorporated.
    Validation source:
    state Secretary of State register.
    Evidence required:
    Articles of Incorporation; state file number; signing authority.

    Consequence of LEI absence or lapse:

    counterparty may decline trades; supervisory reporting may be rejected; onboarding may pause until an active LEI is in place.

    Industry Intelligence

    Industry Landing Intelligence — 7 United States Industry Sub- Section

    LEI for CFTC-Registered Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants

    CFTC-registered swap dealers and MSPs require an LEI for CFTC Part 45 swap reporting; both counterparties are identified by LEI.

    Regulatory trigger: CFTC Part 45; Commodity Exchange Act section 4r.

    Operational trigger: DTCC SDR validates LEI at submission; report rejection can cascade into CFTC supervisory risk.

    TNV-LEI value: SOC 2 Type II by Ken & Co. (USA), a US-recognised attestation standard expected by CFTC-registered firms.

    CTA: Swap dealer LEI

    LEI for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers

    SEC-registered investment advisers require an LEI for Form ADV / Form PF reporting and for advised-funds counterparty identification under cross-border regimes.

    Regulatory trigger: Investment Advisers Act 1940; Form PF.

    Operational trigger: SEC IAPD system references LEI; private-fund reporting validates LEI.

    TNV-LEI value: ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type II for SEC-aligned data-security posture.

    CTA: Investment adviser LEI

    LEI for US Mutual Funds and ETFs (40 Act Funds)

    US mutual funds and ETFs registered under the Investment Company Act 1940 require an LEI at the fund level for derivative counterparty identification.

    Regulatory trigger: Investment Company Act 1940; CFTC Part 45 for fund derivative trades.

    Operational trigger: Fund administrator identifies the fund as counterparty in derivative trades.

    TNV-LEI value: Bulk handling for fund families with extensive US registered fund offerings.

    CTA: US mutual fund / ETF LEI

    LEI for US Hedge Funds and Private Funds

    US hedge funds and private funds require an LEI at fund level for Form PF reporting, cross-border counterparty identification under EU EMIR REFIT, and CFTC swap reporting.

    Regulatory trigger: Form PF; CFTC Part 45; cross-border EU EMIR REFIT for European counterparties.

    Operational trigger: Prime broker requires fund LEI; SEC IAPD references LEI.

    TNV-LEI value: Multi-year terms and coordinated fund / management-company LEI renewal.

    CTA: Hedge fund LEI

    LEI for US Banks (National and State-Chartered)

    US banks supervised by OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, or state banking departments require an LEI for CFTC swap reporting, FFIEC supervisory returns, and cross-border counterparty exchange.

    Regulatory trigger: Bank Holding Company Act; CFTC Part 45; FFIEC reporting, including Call Report and FR Y-9 series.

    Operational trigger: FFIEC platform and CFTC SDRs validate LEI.

    TNV-LEI value: Established US bank LEI workflow and documented challenge process.

    CTA: US bank LEI

    LEI for US Insurance Companies

    State-supervised US insurers require an LEI for NAIC reporting where adopted, cross-border reinsurance counterparty identification, and institutional investor recognition.

    Regulatory trigger: State insurance codes; NAIC model laws; cross-border reinsurance expectations.

    Operational trigger: Reinsurance treaty counterparty identification requires LEI.

    TNV-LEI value: Lifecycle management for insurers with multi-state and multi-jurisdictional structures.

    CTA: US insurance LEI

    LEI for US-Listed Corporates (NYSE, Nasdaq)

    NYSE and Nasdaq-listed US corporates require an issuer LEI for cross-border investor identification, EU MiFIR / EU MAR foreign-issuer recognition, and ADR / GDR programmes.

    Regulatory trigger: Securities Exchange Act 1934; NYSE / Nasdaq listing rules; cross-border investor expectations.

    Operational trigger: Issuer reference data on exchanges includes LEI; ADR depositary banks require LEI.

    TNV-LEI value: Independent attestation discipline for S&P 500 / Nasdaq-100 vendor selection.

    CTA: US-listed issuer LEI
    Eligible Legal forms

    United States Legal Forms Eligible for an LEI

    United States Legal Forms Eligible for an LEI, with validation source and documents

    FormEligibility under ISO/IEC 17442Validation SourceDocuments Required

    Corporation (Inc. / Corp.)

    Yes - state-incorporated entities

    State Secretary of State

    Articles of Incorporation, state file number, and evidence of signing authority

    Limited Liability Company (LLC)

    Yes - state-formed entities

    State Secretary of State

    Operating Agreement, state file number, and manager/member authority documentation

    Limited Partnership (LP)

    Yes

    State LP Register

    LP Agreement and evidence of general partner authority

    Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

    Yes - typically professional partnerships

    State LLP Register

    LLP Agreement and partner authority documentation

    Business Trust / Statutory Trust

    Yes - commonly Delaware statutory trusts used for funds and ETFs

    State Trust Register

    Trust Agreement and trustee authority documentation

    Investment Company (Mutual Fund, ETF, Hedge Fund)

    Yes - at fund level

    SEC or state register for 1933 Act / 1940 Act funds

    Prospectus and trustee or investment company authority documentation

    Public Charity / Private Foundation (501(c)(3))

    Yes - federally tax-exempt entities

    IRS Form 1023 / 1024 Register

    Articles of Incorporation and IRS determination letter

    Bank (National / State-Chartered)

    Yes - regulated by federal or state banking authorities

    OCC or State Banking Register

    OCC or state banking charter and evidence of authorised bank representative

    Reporting WorkFlow

    Regulatory Reporting Intelligence - Where the LEI Surfaces in United States Reporting Workflows

    LEI usage in United States regulatory reporting.

    • CFTC Part 45 (Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting) - LEI mandatory counterparty identifier for swap reports. Reported to: DTCC SDR; ICE Trade Vault; CME SDR.
    • CFTC Part 46 (Historical Swaps) - Historical swap data reporting with LEI requirements. Reported to: DTCC SDR; ICE Trade Vault; CME SDR.
    • SEC Regulation SBSR (Security-Based Swap Reporting) - LEI required for security-based swap reports. Reported to: SEC-registered SDRs.
    • Form PF (SEC Private Fund Reporting) - LEI used to identify both the private fund and its investment adviser. Reported to: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) system.
    • FINRA Reference Data and Equity Reporting - LEI used as an institutional client identifier. Reported to: FINRA reporting platforms.
    • Federal Reserve / OCC / FDIC Supervisory Returns - LEI used for counterparty identification in prudential reporting. Reported to: bank regulator portals.
    US Market Economy

    The United States Financial Ecosystem

    The United States financial ecosystem, including venues, clearing, fund terminology, regulatory vocabulary, pension terminology and operational pain points.

    Exchanges and trading venues

    NYSE; Nasdaq; CBOE (options); CME Group (futures); ICE; Cboe BZX

    Clearing and settlement

    DTCC (DTC equities; FICC fixed-income; NSCC clearing); CME Clearing; ICE Clear US; OCC (options)

    Native vehicle and fund-structure terminology in United States

    Delaware Statutory Trust (used for many ETFs); Massachusetts business trust; Maryland REIT; Delaware LLC (for hedge funds); Cayman feeder funds (for offshore investors)

    Regulatory terminology

    SEC Release; SEC No-Action Letter; CFTC Letter; FRB SR Letter; OCC Bulletin; FFIEC Call Report; NAIC Model Law

    Pension system terminology

    401(k) plan; 403(b) plan; 457 plan; defined benefit (DB); defined contribution (DC); ERISA-regulated; non- ERISA; PBGC-insured DB plan

    Treasury and corporate finance terminology

    Corporate Treasury; LIBOR transition (now SOFR); CDS / IRS hedging; commercial paper programmes; revolving credit facilities

    Common operational pain-points:

    State-by-state incorporation creates fragmented validation; CFTC Part 45 and CFTC Part 46 create distinct swap-reporting obligations; cross-state operations can affect state privacy-law handling in LEI service-provider workflows.

    Risk in Inactive LEI

    What Happens Without an Active LEI - United States-Specific Consequences

    Specific consequences of LEI absence or lapse for United States entities.

    Reporting failure

    derivative trade reports submitted to the country's trade repository may be rejected where the counterparty LEI status is not Issued, Pending Transfer or Pending Archival. The reporting party carries the operational burden

    Onboarding delay

    United States banks onboarding workflows typically include an LEI check when opening a derivative-trading or investment-services account. Without an active LEI, onboarding may pause until renewal or issuance is complete.

    Cross - border counteryparty rejection

    United States entities trading with counterparties subject to EU EMIR REFIT, UK EMIR REFIT, CFTC Part 45 or other regimes may be refused where the counterparty reporting obligation requires both sides to have an active LEI.

    Issuance pipeline blocking:

    Listed-issuer activities, including new ISIN issuance and secondary offerings, may require an active LEI at the relevant CSD or trading-venue layer.

    Supervisory follow-up risk:

    Recurring LEI-related reporting failures can attract supervisory engagement from relevant US regulators and increase the operational-risk footprint of the regulated firm.

    Five Step Online Process

    How to Register an LEI in United States - 5-Step Process

    The end-to-end LEI registration process with TNV-LEI is fully online and designed to be completed in five clear steps. Standard issuance typically completes within one business day after payment and successful validation; Fast-Track issuance in 2 to 4 UK working hours is available where the application is complete and the entity record is unambiguous.

    Standard issuance

    Within 1 business day

    after payment and successful validation.

    Fast-track issuance

    2-4 working hours

    Where the application is complete and unambiguous.

    1. 01

      Online application

      Provide the entity's exact legal name as registered in State Secretary of State (Delaware, New York, California, etc.), the national registration identifier, registered address, parent-relationship information where applicable, and authorised-signatory contact details.

      Parent relationships are required for Level 2 LEI data (ultimate parent and direct parent) unless a recognised GLEIF reporting exception applies.

    2. 02

      Document upload

      For most United States corporate applications, the registrar record is sufficient. Trusts, funds, partnerships and branches require additional governing documents.

      TNV-LEI validates directly against the State Secretary of State record without requesting further evidence wherever the registry data is clear.

    3. 03

      Letter of Authorisation

      An authorised signatory of the entity — typically a director, officer, partner or trustee — signs the Letter of Authorisation electronically.

      Electronic signatures are accepted under United States electronic-signature law (ESIGN Act / UETA)

    4. 04

      Payment

      Pay securely in USD ($) via card or bank transfer. A state sales tax itemised invoice is generated automatically where applicable.

      Multi-year terms (3 or 5 years) reduce the average annual cost and eliminate the annual renewal workflow.

    5. 05

      Validation Against State Secretary of State and Issuance

      TNV-LEI validates the reference data against the authoritative United States register, including State Secretary of State records and SEC EDGAR for SEC-registered entities where applicable.

      The 20-character LEI is issued, published in the GLEIF Global LEI Index, and the certificate is emailed — ready for use in regulatory reporting.

    Avoid Common Delays

    If TNV-LEI identifies an inconsistency between the application and the public registry, the applicant is contacted with a specific list of items to confirm or correct. The most common reasons for delay are: Name mismatch Missing parent-relationship information Unclear applicant authority None of these issues require new fees — they only require the correct data.

    After Issuance

    Your LEI must be renewed annually. TNV-LEI sends renewal reminders 60, 30 and 7 days before lapse.

    You can also opt for a 3-year or 5-year term to reduce renewal administration.

    Country-tailored differentiation

    Why Choose TNV-LEI for United States Entities

    Each TNV-LEI differentiator below is tied to a specific value proposition for United States entities.

    Direct Accreditation

    Direct GLEIF accreditation: For United States entities subject to Securities and Exchange Commission supervision, TNV LEI's direct GLEIF accreditation provides the unambiguous linkage the supervisor expects from an entity identifier provider.

    Certified Governance

    ISO 9001 + ISO/IEC 27001 certification: United States regulated firms and treasury teams require evidence of verified quality and information-security management before adding identifier providers to approved-vendor lists

    US-Recognised Attestation

    SOC 2 Type II independent attestation conducted by Ken & Co. (USA) provides a US-recognised assurance standard for parent-company and vendor-selection reviews.

    Penetration Testing

    Independent VAPT supports the data-security posture expected where personal data of authorised signatories is handled under state-level privacy regimes.

    Independent Oversight

    Three Independent Directors provide governance depth across banking regulation, defence-sector governance and engineering delivery oversight.

    Predictable Speed

    Fast-Track issuance in 2 to 4 UK working hours is available for time-sensitive scenarios, subject to data completeness, applicant authority and successful validation.

    Review Cadence and Transparency

    Quarterly compliance review of published pages and a documented challenge process support transparent lifecycle handling.

    Entity Relationships - Knowledge Graph

    Knowledge Graph - United States LEI Regulatory Ecosystem

    The core entity-to-entity relationships that map the United States LEI regulatory ecosystem.

    Entity (subject)RelationshipEntity (object)

    United States

    is securities-supervised by

    SEC

    United States

    is derivatives-supervised by

    CFTC

    United States

    has central bank

    Federal Reserve System

    United States

    has bank supervisors

    OCC; FDIC; state banking departments

    United States

    has principal exchanges

    NYSE; Nasdaq; CBOE; CME

    CFTC

    administers

    CFTC Part 45 swap reporting

    SEC

    administers

    Investment Company Act 1940; Regulation SBSR; Form PF

    DTCC

    provides

    US securities settlement; CFTC-registered SDR; SEC-registered SDR

    FinCEN

    supervises

    Bank Secrecy Act AML obligations

    Delaware Secretary of State

    registers

    Delaware corporations and LLCs, the most-used state

    LEI (ISO/IEC 17442)

    is issued by

    TNV-LEI, GLEIF-accredited LOU

    Renewal And Lifecycle

    LEI Renewal, Transfer, Lapse and Lifecycle Events

    Renew annually. Transfer is free. An active LEI is the safest practical position for any United States entity engaged in regulated transactions.

    Annual Renewal

    Under GLEIF rules, every LEI must be renewed annually. TNV-LEI sends reminders at 60, 30 and 7 days before lapse and on the renewal date.

    Multi-year terms

    Multi-year terms, 3 or 5 years, reduce annual administration while TNV-LEI still performs the GLEIF-mandated annual validation.

    Free LEI Transfer to TNV-LEI

    Under GLEIF policy, transferring an existing LEI from any other LOU to TNV-LEI is free of charge. The 20-character LEI code remains unchanged; only the managing LOU changes.

    What Happens if an LEI Lapses

    If an LEI is not renewed by the renewal date, its status changes to Lapsed in the GLEIF Global LEI Index. A lapsed LEI is restored to Issued status by completing renewal. While lapsed, transaction reports may be rejected and counterparties may decline to transact.

    Other Lifecycle Events

    Examples include merger, dissolution, name change, address change or parent change. Reference data is updated; the LEI code itself is preserved or retired with reference to the surviving LEI.

    LEIs are not deleted, only updated or retired in line with lifecycle events.

    If your existing LEI is lapsed, transfer and renewal can be performed together so the LEI is active immediately upon transfer.

    Global Identifier

    International Recognition - Where a United States LEI Is Accepted

    The LEI is a global identifier under ISO/IEC 17442. A United States LEI issued by TNV-LEI is recognised in every regulatory regime that uses the LEI worldwide.

    European Union and EEA

    EU MiFIR, EU EMIR REFIT, EU SFTR, EU CSDR, EU MAR, Solvency II

    United Kingdom

    UK MiFIR, UK EMIR REFIT, UK SFTR, FCA SUP 17A, Bank of England statistical returns

    United States

    CFTC swap reporting, including Part 45 and Part 46; SEC Regulation SBSR; FINRA reference data

    Switzerland

    FMIA (FinfraG) OTC derivative reporting

    Australia

    ASIC OTC Derivative Transaction Reporting Rules

    Singapore

    MAS OTC derivative reporting; SGX listed-issuer disclosure

    Hong Kong

    HKMA OTC derivative reporting; HKEX listed-issuer disclosure

    Canada

    CSA derivatives trade reporting; OSFI returns

    Authority And Governance

    Authority and Governance - Why It Matters for United States

    Each Board member expertise is mapped to a specific United States regulatory or operational context.

    Mr. Pragyesh Kumar Singh

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROMOTER

    For US Corporations and LLCs subject to SEC reporting and state-level securities supervision, Mr. Pragyesh Kumar Singh Fellow ICSI standing and 25+ years across ISO management systems align with the governance discipline US listed corporates apply to their reporting.

    Mr. Ajeet Kumar

    DIRECTOR AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

    For OCC/FDIC/Federal Reserve-supervised US banks and state-supervised US insurers, Mr. Ajeet Kumar UK GDPR Article 37 DPO designation, ISO/IEC 27001 expertise, and 15+ years of banking-and-certification experience map to third-party data-security expectations.

    Mr. Salil Kumar Jha

    INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

    For NYSE/Nasdaq-listed US corporates with substantial governance frameworks, particularly defence-sector and infrastructure-sector issuers, Mr. Salil Kumar Jha former functional MD experience at HAL and Independent External Monitor experience provide relevant governance credentials.

    Dr. Sudhanshu Mani

    INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

    For US infrastructure-sector corporates, engineering-corporate issuers and pension plans investing in infrastructure assets, Dr. Sudhanshu Mani apex-grade engineering-delivery oversight provides technology governance assurance.

    Mr. Santosh Kumar Panigrahy

    INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

    For US banks subject to FinCEN AML supervision and cross-border counterparty relationships subject to FATF expectations, Mr. Santosh Kumar Panigrahy FATF plenary representation as RBI Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, provides AML governance depth.

    Ready to apply, renew or transfer?

    Whether you are applying for a new LEI for a United States-registered entity, renewing an existing LEI, transferring an LEI to TNV-LEI from another LOU, or facing an urgent deadline, our team is ready to help.

    New Registration

    Apply for US LEI

    Apply now

    Existing LEI

    Renew or Transfer

    Renew/Transfer

    Urgent Requirement

    Fast-Track in 2-4 UK working hours

    Fast-track

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    TNV-LEI Support Team

    Contact Us
    support@tnvlei.comMon-Fri 09:00-18:00 GMT/BST

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. CFTC Part 46 (Historical Swaps) requires entity identification via LEI in the relevant reporting workflows in United States. The reporting party carries operational responsibility; the LEI of any counterparty named in the report must be in an accepted status (typically Issued, Pending Transfer or Pending Archival).

    Securities Act of 1933 in United States operates through SEC's supervisory framework, which references LEIs in transaction reporting and supervisory returns. The LEI requirement in practice flows from the country's directly applicable reporting frameworks combined with SEC's supervisory expectations.

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s supervisory regime references LEIs across multiple reporting workflows — derivative trade reports, transaction reports, prudential supervisory returns, and (in some cases) AML supervisory expectations. Firms supervised by SEC generally cannot avoid LEI identification within their reporting obligations.

    Yes. CFTC Part 45 (Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting) in United States requires LEI as a counterparty identifier in reports submitted by reporting entities. The LEI is validated at the submission layer; reports may be rejected where the LEI status fails validation.

    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s enforcement powers in United States include administrative penalties, supervisory orders, public censure and (at the extreme) licence suspension. LEI failure rarely triggers standalone enforcement; in practice it cascades into reporting failure under the frameworks named in §5, which is the more direct enforcement risk.