Civil Code Article 505

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.

The remuneration shall be paid at the time of delivery of the work, or, if no delivery can take place, shall be paid at the time of its completion.If the work is to be delivered in parts and a separate remuneration has been specified for each separate part, the remuneration for each part shall be paid at the time of its delivery.
中文原文 民法第505條
報酬應於工作交付時給付之,無須交付者,應於工作完成時給付之。
工作係分部交付,而報酬係就各部分定之者,應於每部分交付時,給付該部分之報酬。

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