Private company

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation

Logo: gleif.org4

20-digit, alpha-numeric reference string to uniquely identify a legally distinct entity

The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique global identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions. Also known as an LEI code or LEI number, its purpose is to help identify legal entities on a globally accessible database.2 It was founded in 2014 by Financial Stability Board.1 Its revenue was €14 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2014Founded1
  • HeadquartersBasel, Switzerland1
  • Websitewww.gleif.org
  • Legal formFoundation1
  • Kind of organizationFoundation1
  • LEI506700GE1G29325QX3633
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressSt. Alban-Vorstadt 12, 4052 Basel, Switzerland3
  • Registered withFederal Statistical Office, CHE2005959653

The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique global identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions. Also known as an LEI code or LEI number, its purpose is to help identify legal entities on a globally accessible database.2

Corporate structure

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation Basel, Switzerland
    • Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation Singapore Branch Branch · Basel, Switzerland

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Financial Stability Board in 2014.1

Products and brands

  • Legal Entity Identifier

Listed on Wikidata.1

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation revenue by year114.0M EUR in 2024+9% since 2020
05.0M EUR10.0M EUR15.0M EUR2020: 12.8M EUR12.8M EUR20202024: 14.0M EUR14.0M EUR2024+9%
  • 202414.0M EUR1
  • 202012.8M EUR1

Timeline

  1. 2014Founded Founded1