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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter: Common provisions

Article L621-1

In the absence of adaptation, references made by provisions of this code applicable to Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin to provisions that are not applicable there are replaced by references to provi…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R221-6

All seizable tangible movable property belonging to the debtor may be subject to a seizure for sale, including that which has previously been seized as a protective measure. In the latter case, articl…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 6: Expiry of the summons to pay in the event of seizure

Article R321-22

This period is suspended or extended, depending on the case, by a mention in the margin of the copy of the published summons of a court decision ordering the suspension of enforcement proceedings, the…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Common provisions

Article R621-1

In the absence of adaptation, references made by the provisions of this code applicable to Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin to provisions that do not apply there are replaced by references to provisi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter IV: Contract amendment

Article L2394-1

A defence or security contract may be amended by agreement or by the purchaser unilaterally, without a new competitive tendering procedure, in the cases provided for in article L. 2194-1. Such amendme…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Allocations of free shares.

Article L225-197-3

The rights resulting from the allocation of free shares are non-transferable until the end of the vesting period. In the event of the death of the beneficiary, his heirs may request the allocation of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to securities giving access to the capital.

Article L228-102

Unless specifically stipulated in the issue contract and excluding the case of early dissolution not resulting from a merger or demerger, the company may not require holders of securities giving acces…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section VI: Special provisions applicable in the event of transfer, termination or death

Article 201 ter

In the event of the transfer or cessation of a business, the provisions referred to in articles 39 bis to 39 bis B not yet used shall be considered as a component of immediately taxable profit under t…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1°: Equity financing of cinematographic or audiovisual works

Article 238 bis HL

In the event that the company is dissolved or its capital is reduced, the Minister for the Economy, Finance and the Budget may order the tax reduction provided for in article 199 unvicies the year in…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 2: House arrest as an alternative to detention

Article L743-16

In the event of house arrest pursuant to article L. 743-13, the provisions of articles L. 732-7 and L. 733-6 to L. 733-12 shall apply.The detailed rules for the application of this article shall be la…

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