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Legal entity

The company or organisation identified by its legal name, as distinct from the brand name shown in the interface.

Updated: Sep 28, 2026 · Verified: Sep 28, 2026

Definition

The company or organisation identified by its legal name, as distinct from the brand name shown in the interface.

What you need to know

Identify the party to the agreement for the specific service. A company number, a financial licence and a trading name are different pieces of information. A source about one company in a group does not establish another company’s licensing, scope of operations or client protections.

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