Who is responsible for the illegal operation of the company, the major shareholder or the legal person?

Legal analysis: the main legal responsibility of the company's major illegal acts shall be borne by the legal person. 1. Civil legal liability: the liability shall be borne by the unit itself and has no direct relationship with the shareholders or legal representatives. Ii. criminal legal liability: the legal representative and the person in charge of decision-making are jointly responsible, and some shareholders are jointly responsible when they participate in decision-making.

Legal basis: Article 57 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * A legal person is an organization with capacity for civil rights and conduct, which independently enjoys civil rights and undertakes civil obligations according to law.