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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L145-2

…consent of the owner, to services operated on a self-governing basis ; 3° To leases of buildings or main or ancillary premises, necessary for the pursuit of the activity of public companies and public…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Temporary documents issued when applying for a residence permit

Article R431-15-2

…of an application for first issue of a residence permit provided for in Articles L. 421-22, L. 421-23, L. 421-26 to L. 421-29, L. 422-14, L. 423-1, L. 423-6, L. 423-7, L. 423-11 to L. 423-16, L. 423-…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Employment obligation

Article D5212-8

…tion linked to deductible expenses, calculated in accordance with the provisions of article D. 5212-23 ; -the amount of the non-capped deduction linked to the number of employees of the company workin…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Transitional measures

Article R352-27

…and central banks denominated and funded in the domestic currency of any other Member State; c) In 2019, the standard parameters to be used to calculate the concentration risk sub-module and the marg…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Foreign investment subject to authorisation

Article R151-3

…ely to affect public order and public safety: 1° Activities, including those mentioned inarticle L. 2332-1 of the Defence Code, relating to arms, munitions, powder and explosive substances intended fo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Statutory audit, other engagements and services performed by statutory auditors

Article R823-7

In their report to the Ordinary General Meeting, the Statutory Auditors shall specify, in addition to the information provided for in Article R. 822-56 :

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L1245-5

…ject of an authorisation for the preparation process provided for in Article 6(2) of Directive 2004/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the establishment of standar…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Obligations relating to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing

Article R561-57

…purposes of carrying out their duties ; 2° Officers of the department referred to in Article L. 561-23 of this Code; 3° Customs officers who have been individually designated and specially authorised…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Fees charged by commercial court registrars

Article A743-9

…l proceedings Proceedings before a judge-rapporteur 7.81 € 22 Contract or procedure schedule 7.81 € 23 Orders other than summary proceedings and payment orders 6.69 € 24 Swearing-in ceremony 3.35 € 25…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Share savings plan

Article L221-32

…s charged to the plan holder by the person with whom the plan is opened for the purpose of opening, maintaining or transacting in the plan or transferring the plan to another person are subject to cei…

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