Understanding the LEI Number in Australia

1. LEI Number in Australia A practical one-page checklist for registration, verification, and renewal (2026) Why this comes up In cross-border onboarding and financial documentation, an LEI often becomes a standard request. The diffi- culty is rarely the LEI itself. It is keeping the record easy to verify and keeping key details consistent when a counterparty checks them. This page is a simple reference for Australian teams that want a clear workflow: prepare, register, verify, maintain. Reference (Australia page): https://www.tnvlei.com/en-AU 1) What an LEI is (plain language) A Legal Entity Identifier is a 20-character code linked to reference data about a legal entity. It helps reduce confusion between similarly named entities and supports consistent identification across global workflows. A practical way to think about it: an ABN identifies an entity in Australia, while an LEI is used as a standard identifier when working internationally. 2) Registration prep (Australia checklist) Before starting an application, I normally confirm these items first: • Legal entity name (match official spelling and formatting) • Registered address (use the same format you use in official records) • Entity type (for example, company, trust, fund) • Authorisation details (if a third party is submitting on behalf of the entity) • Any parent or relationship information that may need to be reflected in the record (only if relevant) 3) The simple workflow (Register → Verify → Maintain) A) Register Registering is usually straightforward if the entity details match official records. Most avoidable delays come from small mismatches, especially name formatting and address history. B) Verify Before sharing an LEI with a bank, broker, or counterparty, I do a quick verification check so the record fields match what we have internally. Suggested verification link: LEI search: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-AU/search What I check: • Entity legal name • Registered address • Status shown on the record • Last update information (if available) C) Maintain If your entity details change, it is worth updating the record before the next renewal cycle. This prevents repeated back and forth during onboarding.

2. 4) Renewal and record hygiene A practical habit: set an internal reminder to review the LEI record once per year, or before major onboarding events. If the entity changed name, moved address, or updated structure, align the record first. 5) Quick “ready to share” checklist Use this as an internal handoff list: • Store the LEI in a shared finance or operations folder • Save one internal note: who owns renewals and who approves updates • Verify the record before sending it externally • Keep a short record of the last verification check (date and result) • If details changed, update first, then renew Resources • Australia reference page: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-AU • LEI search tool: https://www.tnvlei.com/en-AU/search