The difference between actual controller and legal person

Legal analysis: 1, position difference: the legal representative is the representative of the enterprise and the person in charge of the enterprise. The actual controller is the main investor of the enterprise or the person who has indirect but specific control rights. The actual person in charge may be just a nominal leader who does not participate in the company's operation and management, and the actual manager of the company is the actual person in charge.

2. Different obligations: the person in charge of the unit is the responsible subject of the accounting behavior of the unit, which helps to fundamentally ensure the soundness, integrity and effectiveness of the internal restraint mechanism of the unit. The legal representative refers to exercising civil rights and performing civil obligations on behalf of a legal person according to law. The actual controller is the actual controller of a listed company or other organization.

3. Difference of responsibilities: The specific responsibilities of the person in charge of the unit are stipulated by law, mainly to play the deterrent role of the law, urge the person in charge of the unit to better implement the provisions of the Accounting Law, and earnestly fulfill the responsibility of ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the accounting data of the unit.

Legal basis: Article 3 of the Company Law A company is an enterprise legal person, which has independent legal person property and enjoys legal person property rights. The company is liable for its debts with all its property. Shareholders of a limited liability company shall be liable to the company to the extent of their subscribed capital contribution; Shareholders of a joint stock limited company shall be liable to the company to the extent of the shares subscribed by them.