Can I sue the branch?

It is ok to sue a branch. Branches have the qualification of litigation subject and can become parties in civil litigation. The prosecution can list the branch as the defendant or the head office as the defendant, because the responsibility of the branch can be borne by the company.

legal ground

Article 14 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Companies can 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 1 19 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Prosecution must meet the following conditions:

(1) The plaintiff is a citizen, legal person and other organization that has a direct interest in the case;

(2) Having a clear defendant;

(3) Having specific requests, facts and reasons;

(4) It falls within the scope of civil litigation accepted by the people's court and is under the jurisdiction of the sued people's court.