Previously, creating the Legal Entity ID (LEID) involved signing the contract on the Booking.com extranet and waiting for the portal to generate it. Now, you can complete this process directly from Channel PRO, making activation faster, clearer, and much simpler.
What is the Legal Entity ID?
The LEID is a unique numeric code that identifies your company within Booking.com.
It is not the hotel ID for each listing.
It is generated based on the country where your properties are located.
It is essential for establishing the connection with Booking.com through Channel PRO.
How to generate your LEID step by step
Start the Booking.com activation in Channel PRO.
In step 4, indicate if you already have a LEID:
If you answer Yes, enter the code and click on Check contract information.
If you answer No, select Generate LEID.
Review and confirm your company information (it is automatically loaded from the VRMS, but you can edit it).
Indicate the countries where your accommodations are located.
Click on Confirm to generate the LEID.
You will receive an email from Booking.com with a link to sign the contract.
👉 Pay attention to details: make sure you have access to the email address you provide in this step, as you will receive the contract to sign there.
Contracts by countries
The Country Contract field allows you to add the countries where you have active accommodations.
If you later acquire properties in new countries, you can add them from the general portal settings.
When you do, Booking.com will send you an annex to the main contract that you must sign.
The new country will remain in "pending signature" status until Booking.com confirms the process (it may take between 24 and 48 hours).
Review and manage your contract
Once connected to Booking.com, from the Contract Information section you can:
See the status of the contract (signed or pending).
Review the current company data.
Check the list of included countries.
Add new countries to your current contract.
Best practices
Always check that the company information displayed in step 4 is correct before confirming.
Save the confirmation email sent by Booking.com after generating your LEID: it will be your main reference.
If you manage properties in multiple countries, regularly review your contract to ensure all are included.
Quick checklist
You have started the Booking.com activation from Channel PRO
You have confirmed whether you already have a LEID or need to generate one
You have reviewed your company information and email
You have correctly indicated the countries of your accommodations
You have signed the contract sent by Booking.com
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I enter an incorrect LEID?
The system will show you an error and you will need to go back to the previous step to enter it again.
How long does it take to add a new country to my contract?
Between 24 and 48 hours from when Booking.com confirms the process. In the meantime, the status appears as "pending signature."
Can I change the company information when generating the LEID?
Yes, in step 4 you can edit the data loaded from the VRMS before confirming.
Do I always receive an email from Booking.com to sign?
Yes. It is mandatory to digitally sign the contract (or the annex) for the LEID to become active.
Where do I see the status of my contract once signed?
In Channel PRO, in the Contract Information section within the general settings of the Booking.com portal.
Conclusion
With the option to generate your LEID directly in Channel PRO, the process of connecting with Booking.com is faster and smoother. You no longer depend on external procedures: from one place you can create your contract, add countries, and keep everything updated.