Civil Code Article 47

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.

Those who want to establish a corporation shall draw up its bylaw which shall contain the following entries:(1) Purpose;(2) Name;(3) The number, term of office, appointment and dismissal of the director; and same of the controller, if any;(4) The conditions and procedures for calling the general meeting of members and the method for authentication of its resolution;(5) The contributions of the members;(6) The acquisition and loss of membership;(7) The date of the bylaw be drawn up;
中文原文 民法第47條
設立社團者,應訂定章程,其應記載之事項如左:
一、目的。
二、名稱。
三、董事之人數、任期及任免。
設有監察人者,其人數、任期及任免。
四、總會召集之條件、程序及其決議證明之方法。
五、社員之出資。
六、社員資格之取得與喪失。
七、訂定章程之年、月、日。

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