Translation and Legalization of Chinese Business Licenses
What is a Chinese Business License?
In China, a business license is called “Zhèng shũ” (证书) or “Yewùzhizhào” (业务执照) in Chinese. It is an important and mandatory legal document for every business operating. A China business license provides information about a business’s establishment and formal operation. It certifies that the business has met the legal requirements and has been licensed to conduct business activities according to Chinese law.
Usually, a China business license includes the following information:
1. Name and address of the business: The business license will clearly state the full name of the business and its registered address.
2. Registration number: Each business is given a unique registration number to identify and distinguish it from other businesses.
3. Business activities: The business license provides information about type of business the enterprise is permitted to conduct, including a detailed description of the main business activities
4. Duration and scope of operations: The business license determines the duration and geographical scope within which the enterprise is permitted to operate.
5. Legal information and signatures: The business license may include information about the licensing authority, the date of issuance, and the authorized official’s signature.
Why is it necessary to translate a Chinese business license?
Translating a Chinese business license is an extremely important step in international business activities, especially involving partners, customers, or government agencies in Vietnam.
Here are some of the main reasons why translating this document is necessary:
Comply with the law:
- In Vietnam, foreign language documents used in administrative and legal transactions often require a legal, notarized translation. This helps ensure the transparency and legality of transactions, while avoiding unwanted legal risks.
Accurate communication:
- A high-quality translation helps ensure that all information on the business license is accurately and completely communicated in Vietnamese. This is important for stakeholders to have a clear understanding of the business operations of the Chinese enterprise.
Enhance trust:
- A professional, notarized translation will create trust and credibility for the Chinese enterprise with its Vietnamese partners.
Supporting business activities:
Business license translation can be used in many different business activities such as:
- Registering business cooperation
- Expanding the market
- Participating in bidding
- Applying for a license to operate in Vietnam
Consular legalization process of business license at Asia Translation
Step 1: Notarization of documents First, you need to authenticate foreign documents at a competent notary office in the country where the document was issued.
Step 2: Certification by a foreign diplomatic agency After notarization, you will request certification from a competent diplomatic agency of the foreign country. This ensures that the document has been notarized and has consular value.
Step 3: Certification by a Vietnamese diplomatic agency Next, you will request certification from a Vietnamese diplomatic representative agency. This is to consularly legalize foreign documents for use in Vietnam. You will need to prepare a set of documents according to the regulations of the diplomatic agency.
Step 4: Translate into Vietnamese After receiving the consular certification from the Vietnamese diplomatic agency, you need to translate the document into Vietnamese. This translation should be done by a public certified translator to ensure the accuracy and legality of the translation.
Step 5: Use in Vietnam Finally, after having the translation into Vietnamese, you can use the legal document in Vietnam for the desired purpose. This procedure will help you consularly legalize foreign documents and use them officially in Vietnam.
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