Do the articles of association need to be stamped with the official seal?

Legal analysis: the articles of association need to be stamped with the official seal of the company.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law.

Article 11 To establish a company, the articles of association must be formulated according to law. The Articles of Association are binding on the Company, shareholders, directors, supervisors and senior management.

Article 12 The business scope of a company shall be stipulated in the articles of association and registered according to law. A company may amend its articles of association and change its business scope, but it shall register the change.