What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 data?
Total LEI Team
Created: Jan 8, 2026Updated: Jan 8, 2026Est. reading time: 2 min
Think of Level 1 data as a digital business card: it details the entity's name, registration number, and address. Level 2 data goes deeper, revealing the ownership hierarchy by identifying the direct and ultimate accounting parents of the entity.