Official Seal

In foreign trade, an Official Seal typically refers to the seal used by an enterprise or institution on formal external documents. It carries legal effect and is commonly seen on contracts, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, customs declarations, etc. Usage scenarios include: signing foreign trade contracts, issuing official certificates, handling import and export customs clearance, applying for letters of credit, etc. Precautions: Different countries/regions have different requirements for the style and validity of official seals. For example, China mostly uses round official seals, while European and American companies often use signatures or company chops; the official seal must be used together with an authorized signatory and must be filed for record. Differences from the 'Legal Representative Seal', 'Financial Seal', and 'Contract-Specific Seal': the Official Seal has the broadest validity and can represent the overall will of the company; the Legal Representative Seal is only used for specific legal acts; the Financial Seal is used for banking and tax matters; the Contract-Specific Seal is only used for contracts. In foreign trade, it is important to ensure that the official seal is clear, consistent with the filed specimen, and protected against forgery or misuse.