Is the subsidiary a legal person?

Legal analysis: the branch is the agency of the head office and has no independent civil status. Its civil liability is borne by the company, so it has no legal person qualification.

A subsidiary is derived from the parent company and has an independent civil status, and its civil liability is borne by itself, so it has legal personality.

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.