The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) partnered with Switzerland’s Federal Statistical Office to integrate official Swiss business registry data directly into Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) records through a new linking initiative. The measure embeds a URL in each LEI that connects to the Swiss UID register, giving users immediate access to verified company information without manual registry searches or translations. It is positioned to streamline global due diligence processes such as Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Supplier (KYS), reduce operational friction, and improve international visibility for Swiss businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for over 99% of firms in Switzerland.
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation 2025-07-29
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and Swiss Federal Statistical Office launch direct link from LEI records to the Swiss UID register
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Switzerland’s Federal Statistical Office have launched an initiative to integrate Swiss business registry data into Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) records, enhancing global due diligence processes by embedding a URL in each LEI for direct access to verified company information.