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E-chop—Pioneer for Paperless

“Please have the company chop on the paper we received from the government and then send the original ones to us ASAP.” Are you familiar with above words in emails to some degree?

In China, the Government requires companies to have a “corporate seal” called Chops. Similar to the signature from an authorized representative in western countries, these corporate chops are the way to register official transactions, submit documentation, and validate paperwork in China. The body is where you bring more details about the subject or the problem. There’s a huge amount of paperwork required from the Chinese government, so company chops are typically used.

However, to meet Chinese sustainable developmental regulations, the relevant department encourages a paperless environment. To adapt to this demand, the e-chop option becomes the ideal application. E-chop is the digital version of its physical counterpart and can be used with the same effectiveness as a paper Chop. E-chop is created by electronic seal technology which takes the place of the traditional physical seal.

While some people still use the traditional seals, the use of this electronic version is growing, and the full implementation and use is a matter of time. For instance, two-thirds of tax bureaus in Guangdong Province have adopted the e-chop system. More than 2 million documents are processed each year and the administrative costs saved equal about 5 million in RMB with an additional 35% increase in the comprehensive office efficiency. There are a variety of chops for different uses. While for some the process can be overwhelming and time-consuming, Incorp China can navigate it for you, reducing unnecessary interaction with Government offices.

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