The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has announced Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority Co., Ltd. (SHECA) as the latest Qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) within the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) ecosystem. As a QVI, SHECA will be able to issue vLEIs to support the digitalization of trade for domestic and international organizations, including across applications such as e-invoices and e-bills of lading, with the aim of strengthening security, trust, and transparency. SHECA was established in 1998 and is accredited by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a Certification Authority.
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation 2025-10-16
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation designates Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority as a Qualified vLEI Issuer in China
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation announced Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority Co., Ltd. as the latest Qualified vLEI Issuer, enabling it to issue verifiable Legal Entity Identifiers to enhance digital trade security and transparency.