What to keep in mind
Create a register of branches, permits, banks, authorized signatories and responsible personnel; maintain filings when addresses or officers change.
Unclear branch powers can create disputes over signatures and contractual responsibility.
Distinctions often confused
A branch of the same legal entity is different from an independently incorporated subsidiary.
Frequently asked questions
Can every branch sign contracts?
Only through representatives holding suitable authority.
Must every operating location be registered as a branch?
That depends on its activity, nature and the applicable jurisdictional rules.
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