Civil Code Article 166

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 it is agreed between the parties that a contract shall be made in a certain definite form, the contract is presumed to be not constituted before the completion of such form.
中文原文 民法第166條
契約當事人約定其契約須用一定方式者,在該方式未完成前,推定其契約不成立。

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