Civil Code Article 48

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.

When a corporation is established, the following entries shall be registered:(1) Purpose;(2) Name;(3) The principal and branch offices;(4) The name and domicile of the director; and same of the controller, if any;(5) The total assets;(6) The date of the license, if the corporation should be licensed;(7) The way of contributions, if any;(8) The name of the director who represents the juridical person, if any;(9) The period of duration, if any;The application for the registration of a corporation shall be submitted by the director to the authorities concerned where its principal and branch offices are located. A copy of its bylaw shall be annexed to the application for registration.
中文原文 民法第48條
社團設立時,應登記之事項如左:
一、目的。
二、名稱。
三、主事務所及分事務所。
四、董事之姓名及住所。
設有監察人者,其姓名及住所。
五、財產之總額。
六、應受設立許可者,其許可之年、月、日。
七、定有出資方法者,其方法。
八、定有代表法人之董事者,其姓名。
九、定有存立時期者,其時期。
社團之登記,由董事向其主事務所及分事務所所在地之主管機關行之,並應附具章程備案。

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