Civil Code Article 709

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 case of the termination of a sleeping partnership, the contribution of the sleeping partner shall be returned by the active partner together with the profit accruing to him.However, if the contribution is decreased by losses, only the balance shall be returned.
中文原文 民法第709條
隱名合夥契約終止時,出名營業人,應返還隱名合夥人之出資及給與其應得之利益。
但出資因損失而減少者,僅返還其餘存額。

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