# ISO 20275 Entity Legal Form (ELF) Code Directory & Resolver
> Resolve 4-character ISO 20275 ELF codes into standardized corporate entity types across 160+ jurisdictions.

- **Canonical URL:** https://stanzaapi.com/tools/lei-validator/gleif/elf-entity-legal-form-codes
- **Governing Standard:** ISO 17442 Legal Entity Identifier (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF))
- **Latency:** <1ms Edge
- **Privacy:** In-memory execution only (zero data stored or logged)

## Technical Overview & Governing Rules
ISO 20275 standardizes corporate forms (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Aktiengesellschaft) with unique 4-character alphanumeric ELF codes.

## Specification Matrix
| ELF Code | Legal Form Name | Jurisdiction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2H62 | Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) | Germany |
| 112A | Corporation | United States (Delaware) |
| H4A1 | Limited Liability Company (LLC) | United States |
| 964R | Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) | France |

## Standard JSON Response Model
```json
{
  "elfCode": "2H62",
  "name": "GmbH",
  "jurisdiction": "DE"
}
```

## Frequently Asked Questions & Edge Cases
### Q: How do ELF codes integrate with LEI data?
**A:** Every LEI record includes an ELF code identifying the legal structure of the registered entity.