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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Specific rules concerning third-country companies

Article L532-48

…branch in order to provide, in mainland France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, La Réunion, Mayotte or Saint-Martin, the investment services mentioned in Article L. 321-1 and, where applicable…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D48-2

…ticle 474 ; however, because of the sentence imposed or the personality of the convicted person, he may be summoned to appear before the sentence enforcement judge ; 3° Specify the practical procedure…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 bis A

…ble from taxable income for financial years ending on or after 1 January 1997 and until 31 December 2023, with a view to meeting the following expenses:a) Acquisition of equipment, furniture, land, bu…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
XL : Tax credit for arts and crafts

Article 244 quater O

…rsuant to Articles 44 sexies, 44 sexies A, 44 octies A, 44 duodecies, 44 terdecies to 44 septdecies may benefit from a tax credit equal to 10% of the sum of:1° Salaries and social charges relating to…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-27-1

…aragraph of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015. The detailed rules for the application of this article shall be specified by decre…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Categories of insurance and statements to be produced.

Article Annexe R344-7

…als 7 22-23 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products and other non-metallic mineral products 8 24-25 Manufacture of basic metals and fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 9 26 Ma…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article L947-5

…is Code as applicable in accordance with the last paragraph of Article L. 940-1 or Law no. 85-98 of 25 January 1985 relating to the judicial reorganisation and liquidation of companies or Law no. 67-5…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition of the Agency and Working Conditions Committee and procedures for electing and appointing its members

Article R1432-79

…appointed by the first college: a) Up to 15 employees: one member and one alternate; b) From 16 to 25 employees: two members and two alternates; c) From 26 to 49 employees: three members and three al…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Status and missions

Article L1231-2

…e linked to territorial projects drawn up by local authorities and their groupings. These contracts may include any other contract, provided for by the laws and regulations in force, relating to regio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Supervisory Board, Executive Board and Management Board

Article L6143-7

…icer for the establishment's expenditure and revenue. He has the power to enter into agreements. He may delegate his signature under conditions determined by decree.By way of derogation, the director…

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