If the branch company violates the law, the head office shall bear the responsibility; Because the branch is essentially a branch of the head office, it does not have independent legal personality, and the civil liability is borne by the head office; However, if the managers of the branches commit illegal and criminal acts beyond their functions and powers, the specific actors shall bear legal responsibilities.
Legal objectivity:
Article 14 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * A company may set up branches. The establishment of a branch company shall apply to the company registration authority for registration and obtain a business license. A branch company does not have legal person status, and its civil liability shall be borne by the company. A company may set up subsidiaries, which have legal personality and independently bear civil liabilities according to law. Article 15 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * A company may invest in other enterprises; However, unless otherwise provided by law, investors shall not be jointly and severally liable for the debts of the invested enterprises.