Company Chop / Official Seal (公章)
公章
Also known as: company seal, official stamp
A registered physical seal that legally binds a Chinese company; in China the chop often carries more weight than a signature. Contracts and key documents are typically validated by the official company chop, making its authenticity an important check.
Related terms: legal representative · business license
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