Civil Code Article 406

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.

A gift is a contract whereby the parties agree that one of the parties delivers his property gratuitously to another party and the latter agrees to accept it.
中文原文 民法第406條
稱贈與者,謂當事人約定,一方以自己之財產無償給與他方,他方允受之契約。

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