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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Merchant accounting

Article A123-80-6

When the declarant so requests, the provisional certificate provided for in the fourth paragraph of article R. 123-208-3 is issued by the competent territorial chamber of commerce and industry or cham…

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Article Annexe 2-2

TABLE 1Appended to articles R. 225-81, R. 225-83 and R. 225-102Financial results of the company over the last five financial years NATURE OF INDICATIONS20..20..20..20..20..I. - Financial position at y…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Preliminary sub-section: Common provisions

Article A322-3-3

The certificates referred to in 3° of article A. 322-3-1 of the French Sports Code are as follows: 1° The certificate of passing the "Pass nautique" test referred to in I of article A. 322-3-2 of the…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Life insurance and capitalisation operations

Article A132-5-2

I.-For commitments covered by 1° of Article L. 134-1, I of Article A. 132-4-1 applies as follows:1° Where the technical rate used is not zero, the literary explanation referred to in 2° of I of articl…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 238-0 A

1. States and territories whose situation with regard to transparency and exchange of information in tax matters has been the subject of a review by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Deve…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 238 septies A

…hts issued as from 1 January 1993 and held by taxpayers other than those mentioned in V of article 238 septies E. V. - Where the securities or rights referred to in II and III have been received, as f…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Life insurance and capitalisation operations

Article A132-9-3

The option for a beneficiary to elect to receive securities, units or shares under the conditions set out in article R. 132-5-7 is exercised by notifying the insurer of the option, to which is attache…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Preliminary sub-section: Common provisions

Article A322-3-4

The federations that have been delegated responsibility for the sporting activities mentioned in articles A. 322-42 and A. 322-64 lay down the safety rules allowing the practice of persons who cannot…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-8

(Articles R. 322-32 and R. 322-33) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION The technical documentation referred to in articles R. 322-32 and R. 322-33 includes any useful data on the means implemented by the manufact…

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Article Annexe 4-8

I.-The costs and disbursements for which the professional may claim reimbursement are as follows:1° With regard to judicial administrators, plan executioners, judicial agents and liquidators:a) Any su…

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