Civil Code Article 62

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 organization and method of administration of a foundation shall be stipulated by the founder in the act of endowment or will. If the organization or the important method of administration, as provided in the act of endowment or will, is insufficient, the court may take necessary disposition upon the application of the authorities concerned, public prosecutor or any interested person.
中文原文 民法第62條
財團之組織及其管理方法,由捐助人以捐助章程或遺囑定之。
捐助章程或遺囑所定之組織不完全,或重要之管理方法不具備者,法院得因主管機關、檢察官或利害關係人之聲請,為必要之處分。

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