olgasafonova/gleif-mcp-server

GLEIF MCP Server

Verify any company's legal identity in one question. Look up LEI codes, validate counterparties, and trace corporate ownership structures using the official GLEIF database. Covers 2.8M+ entities across 200+ jurisdictions.

29 tools for LEI lookup, entity search, BIC/SWIFT cross-referencing, corporate ownership, and batch validation. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Use Cases

• KYC & Onboarding: Verify counterparty identities before signing contracts
• Compliance Checks: Validate LEIs for MiFID II, EMIR, or DORA reporting
• Due Diligence: Research corporate ownership chains and ultimate parents
• Financial Analysis: Cross-reference securities (ISIN) and banks (BIC/SWIFT) with their legal entities
• Data Enrichment: Batch-process company lists to add LEI data

What is LEI?

The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legal entities participating in financial transactions worldwide. It's mandated by 200+ regulations including MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, and DORA.

LEI Format (ISO 17442):

• Characters 1-4: LOU (Local Operating Unit) prefix
• Characters 5-18: Entity-specific identifier
• Characters 19-20: Check digits (mod 97 validation)

Example: HWUPKR0MPOU8FGXBT394 (Apple Inc.)

Features

Core Capabilities

• LEI Lookup: Get full entity details by LEI code
• Batch Lookup: Look up multiple LEIs in a single request (up to 100)
• *Entity Search