Legal Representative (法定代表人)
法定代表人
Also known as: legal rep, fading daibiaoren
The individual legally authorized to act on behalf of a Chinese company and bind it in contracts. Knowing who the legal representative is matters because contracts and bank instructions should trace back to this person or their formal delegate, not to an unverified sales contact.
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Appears in these guides
- The Chinese Business License (营业执照): A Field-by-Field Guide
- Verifying the English Name of a Chinese Company (MOFCOM Filing Check)
- Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): China's 18-Character Company ID
- Legal Representative (法定代表人): Power, Liability, and Why It Matters to You
- Beyond the Basics: Chinese Litigation, Enforcement, and Risk Signals
- The Official Chinese Sources for Company Data You Should Know
- Chinese Company Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Verify an Alibaba Supplier (Step-by-Step)
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