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Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | Estonia 🇪🇪

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | Estonia 🇪🇪

How to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in the Republic of Estonia

If you are transacting in the global financial system, you are required to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). 

Whether your company or fund is based in Estonian jurisdiction, you can obtain an LEI easily and most probably in fast-track mode. 

Applying for an LEI number with LEIpapa is simple, and can be completed in a matter of minutes regardless of the entity type. Select the required service below, choose “Estonia (EE)” in a dropdown list of the “Country” field, and proceed with the registration.

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LEIs are used worldwide and are available for registration (for Estonian legal entities). LEIs are required by all parties participating in regulated transactions.

Forms of business entities in Estonia

  • private limited company (OÜ)
  • public limited company (AS)
  • general partnership (TÜ)
  • limited partnership (UÜ)
  • commercial association (ühistu)
  • sole proprietor (FIE)
Estonian Corporate Registry
E-Business Register of Estonia
 EMTAK fields of activities
The Estonian Classification of Economic Activities (EMTAK)

LEI regulatory requirements

Laws

Sanctions lists

Black & Grey lists countries

Estonian Officials

Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority (EFSA)
Finantsinspektsioon carries out state supervision over banks, insurance companies, insurance intermediaries, investment firms, fund managers, investment and pension funds, payment institutions, e-money institutions, creditors and credit intermediaries, and the securities market that all operate under activity licenses granted by Finantsinspektsioon.
 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
FIU is an independent government agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance. The FIU was established on 1 July 1999 within the Police Board
 Police and Border Guard Board
Thousands of people work for the Police and Border Guard Board every day to ensure that Estonia is a safe place to live, work and visit. The functions, rights and responsibilities of Police and Border Guard Board are imposed by the Police and Border Guard Act and the institution’s statute.
 Chancellor of Justice
The Chancellor of Justice verifies that laws, regulations and other legislations of general application conform with the Constitution and other laws.
 Estonian Tax and Customs Board
The purpose of Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) is to administer state revenues, implement national tax and customs policy and protect society and legal economic activity.
 Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of the Interior and its agencies work to make sure that everyone in Estonia feels safe living here and that the Estonian border and public order are safeguarded.
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign economic policy and international relations.
 Riigikogu, the parliament of Estonia
The Riigikogu represents the people, solving important national issues. Its most important tasks are law-making, adoption of resolutions, carrying out parliamentary supervision and conducting foreign relations.
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Organizations that perform financial transactions in capital markets are mandated by various regulatory bodies across the world to have a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).

Why use LEIpapa?

  • Fast-track LEI applications for Estonian legal entities
  • All Estonian legal entity types covered
  • LEIpapa team manages the fund itself, so we know how to deal with fund structures
  • The official listing on the Global LEI Index and LEIpapa Index
  • LEI portfolio management tool (free web application)
  • Full global coverage (countries)
  • Information about your business on the LEIpapa page with do-follow links
  • Your logo on the LEIpapa Instagram account with your business description
  • NFT certificate minted by LEIpapa at Rarible

About LEIpapa

LEIpapa OÜ is a tech company from Estonia, controlled by a team experienced in fintech project development (decentralized products, alternative funds, KYC automation, retail management), with a strong focus on customer experience and life-long customer care.

LEIpapa is in the business since 2021 guiding its clients (from micro-organizations to corporations) through the world of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs).

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