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Showing 381–390 of 63909 articles for “Art. 156 I 1°”
Any changes made to matrimonial agreements before the marriage is celebrated must be recorded by a deed drawn up in the same form. No change or counter-letter is, moreover, valid without the simultane…
An adult under guardianship or curatorship may not enter into matrimonial agreements without being assisted in the contract by his or her guardian or curator.Failing such assistance, the annulment of…
A minor who is capable of contracting marriage is capable of consenting to all agreements of which that contract is susceptible, and agreements and donations made by him are valid, provided that he wa…
The Articles of Association must be drawn up in writing. In addition to the contributions of each shareholder, they determine the form, object, name, registered office, share capital, duration and ope…
Any company whose registered office is located on French territory is subject to the provisions of French law. Third parties may rely on the registered office, but this is not enforceable against them…
Leases of national property, property of communes and public establishments are subject to special regulations.
There are two kinds of leasing contracts: That of things, And that of work.
The Articles of Association may only be amended, in the absence of a clause to the contrary, by unanimous agreement of the partners. Under no circumstances may the commitments of a partner be increase…
Any company must have a lawful object and be formed in the common interest of the partners.The company is managed in its corporate interest, taking into consideration the social and environmental issu…
Companies other than the joint ventures referred to in Chapter III enjoy legal personality from the time of their registration. Until registration, the relationship between the members is governed by…
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