Civil Code Article 1008

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The conclusion, modification or termination of a contract for the holding of matrimonial property may not be a valid defense against any third party unless it has been registered.Registration provided in the preceding paragraph will not affect any other registration of the property right according to the other law.Registration provided in the first paragraph shall be regulated by a particular law.
中文原文 民法第1008條
夫妻財產制契約之訂立、變更或廢止,非經登記,不得以之對抗第三人。
前項夫妻財產制契約之登記,不影響依其他法律所為財產權登記之效力。
第一項之登記,另以法律定之。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.