Legal analysis: the business scope of a branch company cannot exceed that of the head office. The business scope of the company is stipulated in the articles of association and registered according to law. A company may amend its articles of association and change its business scope, but it shall register the change. Projects that are required to be approved by laws and administrative regulations in the company's business scope shall be approved according to law.
Legal basis: Article 12 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). The business scope of the company is stipulated in the articles of association and registered according to law. A company may amend its articles of association and change its business scope, but it shall register the change. Projects that are required to be approved by laws and administrative regulations in the company's business scope shall be approved according to law.