https://www.get-lei.fr/en/Recent content in Get your LEI code — Professional LEI registration on Get LEIHugoenFri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/what-is-an-lei-code/Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/what-is-an-lei-code/<h1 id="what-is-an-lei-code-the-complete-guide">What is an LEI code? The complete guide</h1> <p>The <strong>definition of an LEI</strong> is straightforward: it is a unique international identifier used to identify a legal entity in financial transactions. The LEI is used by banks, financial intermediaries, regulators and market infrastructures to know exactly which entity is involved in a transaction.</p> <p>It applies in particular to companies, investment funds, securitisation vehicles, associations, foundations and other legal entities carrying out certain financial transactions.</p>https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/<h1 id="lei-vs-siren-number-what-is-the-difference">LEI vs. SIREN Number: what is the difference?</h1> <p>LEI vs. SIREN Number: the main difference lies in their use. The SIREN number identifies a French company in national administrative registers, while the LEI code identifies a legal entity in financial transactions and international regulatory reporting.</p> <p>A French company may therefore need both identifiers: the SIREN number for its administrative existence in France, and the LEI for its financial transactions.</p> <h2 id="table-of-contents">Table of contents</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#lei-vs-siren-number-what-is-the-difference">LEI vs. SIREN Number: what is the difference?</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#table-of-contents">Table of contents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#what-is-a-siren-number">What is a SIREN number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#what-is-an-lei-code">What is an LEI code?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#lei-vs-siren-number-key-differences">LEI vs. SIREN Number: key differences</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#why-the-siren-number-does-not-replace-the-lei">Why the SIREN number does not replace the LEI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#when-does-a-company-need-to-obtain-an-lei">When does a company need to obtain an LEI?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#how-to-obtain-an-lei-with-a-siren-number">How to obtain an LEI with a SIREN number</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#get-support-to-obtain-an-lei">Get support to obtain an LEI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#faq">FAQ</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#what-is-the-difference-between-an-lei-and-a-siren-number">What is the difference between an LEI and a SIREN number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#can-a-french-company-have-both-a-siren-number-and-an-lei">Can a French company have both a SIREN number and an LEI?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#is-the-siren-number-sufficient-for-financial-transactions">Is the SIREN number sufficient for financial transactions?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#does-the-lei-replace-the-siren-number">Does the LEI replace the SIREN number?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/lei-vs-siren-number/#how-can-a-french-company-obtain-an-lei">How can a French company obtain an LEI?</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-is-a-siren-number">What is a SIREN number?</h2> <p>The SIREN number is the administrative identifier assigned to a French company upon registration. It is composed of 9 digits.</p>https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/obtain-lei-france/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.get-lei.fr/en/blog/obtain-lei-france/<h1 id="how-to-get-an-lei-in-france-definition-purpose-and-obligations">How to get an LEI in France: definition, purpose and obligations</h1> <p>Obtaining an LEI in France allows a company, fund or any other legal entity to be uniquely identified in financial transactions. The LEI, or Legal Entity Identifier, is used by banks, financial intermediaries, markets and supervisory authorities.</p> <p>For a French company, the LEI code becomes essential when it operates in financial instruments, issues securities or must be identified in regulatory reporting.</p>