I can't help but wonder if the name CHOP was trolling white hats….

Foreign business owners may not be familiar with company chops in China, which are an essential tool to conduct business in China. If you plan to operate in China, it is vital that you understand the role of company chops in China and how to safeguard them. New Horizons Global Partners can provide you with additional guidance on using company chops in China and internal controls that you can implement to avoid your company chop being misused.

What Is a Company Chop?

A company chop is an official seal or stamp that replaces the use of a signature in Western countries.

A company chop is used to legally authorize documents instead of using a signature. Managers and administrators commonly use company chops. There are various types of chops in China that may limit the use of who can utilize the particular type of chop.

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