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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Declarations to be made by natural persons

Article R123-41

A registered trader who opens a secondary establishment within the jurisdiction of a court where he is not registered applies to the registry of that court, via the single body mentioned in article R.…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Brokers, commission agents, carriers and commercial agents.

Article R134-4

In accordance with article L. 134-16, any clause or agreement contrary to the provisions of articles R. 134-1 and R. 134-2 or derogating, to the detriment of the commercial agent, from the provisions…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Brokers.

Article R131-4

Within fifteen days of the candidate's registration on the list of sworn goods brokers, the candidate is required to take an oath before this court, in the following terms: "I swear that I will loyall…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Brokers.

Article R131-40

The office of the Conseil national des courtiers de marchandises assermentés (National Council of Sworn Freight Brokers) hears complaints and claims from third parties, after having heard or duly summ…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Management leases.

Article D144-4

The owner of a transport or industrial vehicle leasing business who leases out part of his business is required to mention the partial lease when registering it in the Trade and Companies Register, wi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Rent.

Article R145-4

The specific characteristics of the premises may be affected by extrinsic elements consisting of accessory premises, ancillary premises or outbuildings, let by the same lessor and likely to be used in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Judicial administration of evidence

Article R153-4

The judge shall rule, without a hearing, on the communication or production of the document and the terms and conditions thereof.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R223-4

Withdrawal of funds is carried out by the company's agent on presentation of the court clerk's certificate attesting to the company's registration in the Trade and Companies Register.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R221-4

…elating to an advanced electronic signature provided for in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and tru…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions common to the sale and pledging of a business.

Article R143-4

The public officer appointed to carry out the sale of a business may have a copy of the supporting document mentioned in article R. 521-7 issued to him by the registrar. He may also obtain a copy of t…

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