Signature

Signature in foreign trade refers to the act of an authorized person signing their name or affixing a seal on contracts, documents, or papers to indicate confirmation, acceptance of the document's contents, and acceptance of corresponding legal responsibility. It is a necessary condition for the validity of many foreign trade documents, commonly found in sales contracts, proforma invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, letters of credit, etc. Usage scenarios include: contract signing, document issuance, document presentation under letters of credit, customs declaration and inspection, etc. Precautions: The signatory must be authorized; the signature must match the reserved seal or authorization letter; some countries require both handwritten signature and seal; electronic signatures must comply with relevant laws (e.g., the Electronic Signature Law). Difference from 'Stamp': Signature emphasizes individual authorization, while stamp emphasizes corporate legal person action, and both are often required simultaneously. Difference from 'Signing': Signing is the action process, while signature is the result or the act itself. In foreign trade, if the signature does not comply, it may lead to documents being rejected or contracts being invalid.