Is the person in charge of the branch a legal person?

Legal analysis: the person in charge of the branch is neither a legal person nor the legal representative of the company. Legal person is an independent institution, not a natural person. The person in charge of the branch is only the branch manager appointed by the head office.

Legal basis: Branch companies can be established in Article 14 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law. 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.