1. The official seal has a wide scope of application, covering the contract seal.

2, the contract seal can only be useful in the contract, can't do other things.

Second, the holders are different.

1. The general official seal is held by the legal representative of the company. When the legal representatives use the official seal together, it represents the company's behavior.

2. The special seal for the contract can be held by a legal person or a specialized contractor.

Third, different management departments.

1. The management department of the company's special seal for contract is generally the legal department, and the management department of the company's official seal is generally the company's comprehensive management department.

2. The official seal is the most effective of all seals and a symbol of legal person's rights. In the current legislative and judicial practice, it is an important criterion to judge whether a civil activity is established and effective.

Fourth, power and confirmation are different.

1. The official seal is the most effective of all seals and a symbol of legal person's rights. Any letter, official document, contract, letter of introduction, certificate or other company information sent in the name of the company can use the official seal.

2. The contract seal is used by the company when signing contracts with foreign countries. Can represent the company within the scope of signing the contract, and the company should bear the rights and obligations arising therefrom. The official seal can replace the special seal for the contract.

Fifth, the sculpture is different.

1, the Ministry of Public Security has no uniform regulations on the procedures for engraving seals, and the regulations of local public security organs are different. According to the types of engraving seals, the procedures are different.

2. Special Seal for Contract Company Name: xxxx Co., Ltd. Special Seal for Contract is specially used for signing economic contracts, and there are two kinds of special seals for contract: round and oval.