Need to request your LEI code? Xerius will handle everything.

Enjoy the Xerius triple guarantee

Xerius is recognised as an LEI issuer by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). Letting us manage your LEI code allows you to benefit from our double guarantee:

• Organising your LEI code is quick and easy.
• Xerius will make sure it is renewed on time every year. You won't need to give it a second thought.

Everything you need to know about your LEI code

Why were LEI codes introduced?

The financial crisis was caused by negligence on the part of the banks and stock exchanges, and Europe took robust measures to prevent another day of reckoning. LEI codes (standing for Legal Entity Identifier) are one such measure. These unique identifiers make it easier to trace transactions, in turn making the market more transparent – and safer.

Who has to request an LEI code?

Under a European investment directive, LEI codes are required for companies, organisations and associations. Without this number they cannot trade shares, bonds, warrants, government certificates and other financial products.

What do LEI codes look like?

An LEI code is a 20-character code.

• The first 4 digits are the LEI issuer's prefix. Xerius' prefix is 6994.
• After this comes a combination of 14 letters and digits. This code is unique for each applicant.
• The last 2 digits are check digits.

The 20-character code is structured according to the ISO 17442 standard.

Xerius offers a complete, hassle-free LEI code service from start to finish.

Xerius is recognised as an LEI issuer by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). This means we're able to provide, renew or manage your LEI code in just a few clicks.

What information should be included with a request?

First and foremost, we need your company or organisation's details such as its name, address and company number.

Are you a manager or director? If so, and your company does not have a parent company, you don't need to provide any more documentation.  Your LEI code will be issued almost immediately.

Are you submitting a request as an authorised representative? In that case, we'll need a copy of your authorisation document, which is simple to upload.  You'll usually be issued with your LEI code on the same day.

Does your company have a parent company? If so, Xerius will search for evidence such as a consolidated financial statement. If we can't find any evidence, we'll ask you to provide some.  Of course, in this case your request will take a little longer.

Do you want to feel confident and carefully read our terms and conditions? No problem. Our General Terms and Conditions and Terms of Use are summarised here.

All companies and organisations registered in the Central Enterprise Databank (BCE/KBO) are welcome at Xerius. Xerius is also accredited as an LEI issuer for the Netherlands and France. You can submit a request if you're a manager, director or authorised representative. Just a few clicks later, you'll have your code.

If you're not in the Central Enterprise Databank, get in touch at lei@xerius.be or call +32 (0)3 221 09 69. We may be able to offer another solution.

You're in the right place with Xerius

You don't need to worry about renewing your code. Up to six weeks before your code expires, we'll e-mail you to check whether your details are still correct. All you then have to do is pay and you're done: you can carry out transactions all year long.

You see, Xerius doesn't just give you a number – our complete service is a great reason to let us manage your LEI code.

If you still have questions about LEI codes, you'll find all the answers here.