Civil Code Article 549

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.

Either party to a contract of mandate may terminate it at any time.One of the parties who terminate the contract of the mandate at a period which is prejudicial to the other party shall pay to the other party for any injury resulting therefrom, unless the termination has to take place by reasons for which the party terminating the contract of the mandate is not responsible.
中文原文 民法第549條
當事人之任何一方,得隨時終止委任契約。
當事人之一方,於不利於他方之時期終止契約者,應負損害賠償責任。
但因非可歸責於該當事人之事由,致不得不終止契約者,不在此限。

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