What 公章 means
The company’s official seal. Affixing it is often treated as the company’s act, alongside or instead of a wet-ink signature.
Contract formation and authority disputes frequently turn on chop custody, not only board minutes.
COMPANY FORMATION · CHINESE LEGAL GLOSSARY
公章
Company chop / official seal
Pinyin: gongzhang
The company’s official seal. Affixing it is often treated as the company’s act, alongside or instead of a wet-ink signature.
- Chinese
- 公章
- Pinyin
- gongzhang
- Preferred English
- Company chop / official seal
- Area
- Company formation
Why the role matters
Contract formation and authority disputes frequently turn on chop custody, not only board minutes.
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Last source check: 15 Sep 2026
| Official source | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| State Administration for Market Regulation ↗ | sources | 15 Sep 2026 |
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