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.
Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Company Registration
Article 45 A branch refers to an organization established by a company outside its domicile to engage in business activities. This branch does not have the qualification of enterprise legal person.
Article 46 The registered items of a branch company include: name, business place, person in charge and business scope. The name of the branch company shall conform to the relevant provisions of the state. Business model of branch company