Civil Code Article 61

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 foundation is established, the following entries shall be registered:(1) Purpose;(2) Name;(3) The principal and branch offices;(4) The total assets;(5) The date of the license;(6) The name and domicile of the director, and same of the controller, if any;(7) The name of the director who represents the juridical person, if any;(8) The period of duration, if any.The application for the registration of a foundation shall be submitted by the director to the authorities concerned of the place where its principal and branch offices are located. A copy of its act of endowment or the will shall be annexed to the application for registration.
中文原文 民法第61條
財團設立時,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、財產之總額。
五、受許可之年、月、日。
六、董事之姓名及住所。
設有監察人者,其姓名及住所。
七、定有代表法人之董事者,其姓名。
八、定有存立時期者,其時期。
財團之登記,由董事向其主事務所及分事務所所在地之主管機關行之。
並應附具捐助章程或遺囑備案。

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