LEI Lookup by Name – Find Any Entity's LEI Code
Quick Answer
To look up an LEI by name, enter the company name into the LEI Search tool. It queries GLEIF's database of 2.7M+ LEIs, Companies House (UK), SEC EDGAR (US), and OpenCorporates (250M+ entities) simultaneously, returning fuzzy-matched results within seconds. Provided by LEI Worldwide, an official GLEIF Registration Agent.
How LEI Lookup by Name Works
Legal entity names are not standardised—"Deutsche Bank AG" may appear as "Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft" in another registry. Our search engine handles this through fuzzy matching, normalisation of legal suffixes (Ltd, LLC, GmbH, SA, etc.), and cross-referencing multiple data sources to surface the most relevant results.
When you search by name, the tool returns each entity's LEI code, registration status, jurisdiction, legal address, and renewal date. You can then click through to the full LEI detail page for ownership hierarchy and relationship data.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to the LEI Search homepage.
- Type the company name (e.g., "Apple Inc") into the search bar.
- Optionally select a country filter to narrow results.
- Press Search—results appear in under two seconds.
- Click any result to view full LEI details, status, and ownership data.
Tips for Better Results
- Use the official legal name, not a trading name (e.g., "Alphabet Inc" not "Google").
- Try without legal suffixes if initial results are sparse—search "Siemens" rather than "Siemens Aktiengesellschaft".
- Apply country filters when the name is common (e.g., "National Bank").
- Use Advanced Search to filter by status, jurisdiction, or registration date.
What If the Entity Has No LEI?
If no LEI is found, the entity may not have registered one. Our tool will still show matches from Companies House and OpenCorporates so you can confirm the entity exists. You can then register a new LEI through LEI Worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEI lookup by name free?
Yes. LEI Search provides unlimited free searches by name, LEI code, or country.
How accurate is name matching?
We use fuzzy matching algorithms that account for spelling variations, legal suffixes, and transliterations, achieving high accuracy across multiple languages.
Can I search by LEI number instead?
Yes. Paste any 20-character LEI code into the search bar to go directly to that entity's detail page.
What if my company has no LEI?
If no LEI is found, LEI Search still shows matches from Companies House and OpenCorporates so you can confirm the entity exists. You can then register a new LEI through LEI Worldwide.
Which databases are searched?
LEI Search queries GLEIF (2.7M+ LEIs), Companies House (UK), SEC EDGAR (US), and OpenCorporates (250M+ entities) simultaneously.
Can I filter results by country?
Yes. Select a country filter before searching to narrow results to a specific jurisdiction.