How Do Subsidiaries and Branches Bear Civil Liability?

A company may establish subsidiaries. A subsidiary has legal-person status and independently bears civil liability in accordance with law.

A company may establish branches. A branch has no legal-person status, and its civil liabilities are borne by the company.

Updated October 3, 2026

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