The legal liability of signing on behalf of a person is that if the agent knowingly acts as an agent despite knowing that it is illegal, the agent shall bear joint and several liability with the principal. In addition, if the agent maliciously colludes with the counterparty to damage the rights and interests of the principal, the agent and the counterparty shall bear joint liability.

Legal Basis

Article 162 of the "People's Republic of China and Civil Code" Civil legal acts performed by an agent in the name of the principal within the scope of agency authority , effective on the principal. Article 164 If an agent fails to perform or fails to fully perform his duties and causes damage to the principal, he shall bear civil liability. If the agent and the counterparty collude maliciously and damage the legitimate rights and interests of the principal, the agent and the counterparty shall bear joint and several liability. Article 167 If the agent knows or should know that the agency matters are illegal but still performs agency acts, or the principal knows or should know that the agent's agency acts are illegal but does not object, the principal and the agent shall be jointly and severally liable. responsibility.