Practical Law UK Glossary 9-521-9503 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Company branch (branch office) (分公司)
Under China's company legislation, a company setting up a branch must apply to the local company registration authority for registration of setting up a branch. A branch has no legal personality but has its own business licence, which indicates that it is a branch. Additional formalities may be required, depending on the nature of the business. The company is liable for the activities of branches.