Civil Code Article 588

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.

In cases where the commission agent is entitled to be himself the seller or buyer, if he notifies the principal of the conclusion of the contract without disclosing the name of other party, he is deemed to have assumed personally the obligations of such other party.
中文原文 民法第588條
行紀人得自為買受人或出賣人時,如僅將訂立契約之情事通知委託人,而不以他方當事人之姓名告知者,視為自己負擔該方當事人之義務。

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