(1) It is established according to law. That is, a legal person must be a social organization recognized by the state. In China, there are two main ways to establish a legal person: one is based on laws and regulations or administrative examination and approval. For example, institutions and legal persons are generally established by laws, regulations or administrative examination and approval. Second, it was established after approval and registration. Such as industrial and commercial enterprises, companies, etc. , approved by the administrative department for Industry and commerce registration, become an enterprise legal person.
(2) Having the necessary property and funds. Legal persons must have independent property as the material basis for their independent participation in civil activities. Independent property means that a legal person enjoys the ownership or management right of property within a specific scope, and can control it independently according to his own will, while excluding external administrative intervention in the legal person's property.
(3) Having its own name, organization and place. The name of a legal person is a sign that distinguishes it from other social organizations. The name should be able to show the object and affiliation of the legal person's activities. After the registered name, the legal person enjoys the exclusive right. The organization of a legal person is an organization that handles all the affairs of a legal person. It is called the organ of a legal person and consists of natural persons. A legal person's place refers to a fixed place for production, business operation or social activities. The main office of a legal person is located in its domicile.
(4) Being able to bear civil liability independently. Refers to the legal person who bears full legal responsibility for the legal consequences of his own civil actions. Unless otherwise provided by law, members and other organizations of a legal person shall not be liable for the debts of the legal person, and similarly, a legal person shall not be liable for debts other than its own.
According to the General Principles of Civil Law, there are four kinds of legal persons in China: public institutions, public institutions, enterprises and companies.
Tsinghua University is a legal person.