Does the parent company mean the head office?

Legal analysis: the parent company does not represent the head office. The head office refers to the headquarters of an enterprise with independent legal personality. In international business, the parent company refers to the head office that is headquartered in the home country and effectively controls overseas economic entities through foreign direct investment.

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.