As a unified brand operated by members,'Grant Thornton'refers to one or more members in the context. "Grant Thornton International" means "Grant Thornton International Ltd". Grant Thornton International Ltd. is an international organization composed of members of audit, tax and advisory services independently owned and managed all over the world. It has a prominent international status. Zhitong Accounting Firm (Special General Partnership) is the only member of Grant Thornton International Ltd (Zhitong International) in China.

Grant Thornton International Ltd. (Zhitong International) is a non-practicing international organization operating as a private security limited liability company with headquarters in the United Kingdom and Wales. Grant Thornton International Ltd (to international) does not provide any services in its own name. The service departments are independently provided by members. Members are not responsible for the services and actions of other members. Grant Thornton International Ltd (to international) is not global partnership with members. All members are independent legal entities.

Brand logo and brand commitment `An instinct for growth'(`unleashing development potential') are both trademarks of Grant Thornton International Ltd. All copyrights, including brand identification, belong to Grant Thornton International Ltd (to international).