Civil Code Article 7

Chinese:
民法第7條

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.

An unborn child is considered as if it were already born with regard to its interests, except it was subsequently born dead.
中文原文 民法第7條
胎兒以將來非死產者為限,關於其個人利益之保護,視為既已出生。

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