Civil Code Article 102

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.

If a juridical act is subject to a time for its commencement, it becomes effective when the time arrives.If a juridical is subject to a time for its ending, it ceases to be effective when the time arrives.The provision of Article 100 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the case under the preceding two paragraphs.
中文原文 民法第102條
附始期之法律行為,於期限屆至時,發生效力。
附終期之法律行為,於期限屆滿時,失其效力。
第一百條之規定,於前二項情形準用之。

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