{"type":"document","data":{"id":"9997d23f-7606-4f25-b28b-3c65b0bc6b4a","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2025-12-16T10:33:05.208+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Find out why an LEI is required and how to apply for your Legal Entity Identifier. Learn everything you need to know about LEI for your business."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","usps":[{"body":"Required if you invest from your organisation","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"body":"Easy to apply for at KvK.nl","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"body":"Clear insight into annual costs","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}}],"cta":{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"https://www.kvk.nl/en/lei/","text":"Apply at KvK.nl"}},"coreHeader":{"body":"On this page you’ll find what an LEI means, why you need it for the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), and how to apply and renew it.","title":"Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)","subtitle":"Why you need an LEI and how to apply for one"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/business/investments","text":"Investing from your organisation"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Before you can start investnig"},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"What is an LEI?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you have a business account with us and want to invest your business assets? Then we need a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). The LEI is mandatory. You apply for it yourself at the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), among others. We are not allowed to do this for you. Renewal is also possible via the KvK.</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Why an LEI is mandatory","richBody":{"value":"<p>As a bank, we are legally required to report the LEI to the regulator (AFM) for every investment transaction for businesses or legal entities (such as private limited companies, sole proprietorships, foundations, associations, religious organisations and partnerships) in the EU and in the Netherlands.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How to apply for an LEI"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ol><li><p>Go to <a href=\"https://www.kvk.nl/en/lei/\">KvK.nl for your LEI application</a> (you’ll see the costs and what you need for a successful application).</p></li><li><p>Within 10 working days after payment, you’ll receive your LEI by email.</p></li><li><p>Provide your LEI to us via 020 22888 88 (on working days from 8:30 to 17:30) or through your adviser.</p></li></ol><p>No KvK registration? Then you can also use a foreign LEI issuing organisation (Local Operating Unit).</p><p> </p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph"}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><small class=\"footnote\">🛈 We offer the English information on ING.nl as an additional service. This information was translated from Dutch, and in case of any inconsistency, the original Dutch text shall prevail.</small></p>"}}]}}}