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French General Tax CodeIn force
XVIII: Declaration of commissions, brokerage, rebates, fees, royalties, partners' remuneration and profit shares

Article 242

…ips, joint ventures and co-ownership companies of ships which have not opted for the tax regime for capital companies shall be required to provide the administration, at the same time as the annual de…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Preferential and resale rights

Article 2457

…deterioration that has reduced the value of the property through his own act or fault. However, he may obtain reimbursement, by deduction from the sale price, of his expenses necessary for the conser…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN NEW CALEDONIA

Article R286-2

For the application of this book in New Caledonia: 1° References to the Prefect are replaced by references to the High Commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia; 2° References to the benefits ment…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article R284-2

For the application of this book in the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° The references to the prefect are replaced by the reference to the senior administrator of the territory of the Wallis and Futuna…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Article R285-2

For the application of this book in French Polynesia: 1° The references to the Prefect are replaced by the reference to the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia; 2° The references to…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Compulsory acts

Article 270

If the accused is at large or fails to appear, he may be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of this Title. Where the accused is at large, however, the date of the hear…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XIV: Trusts

Article 2015

…urance companies governed by article L. 310-1 of the Insurance Code.Members of the legal profession may also act as fiduciaries.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Acquisitive prescription in movable property.

Article 2277

…t a fair or market, or at a public sale, or from a merchant selling such things, the original owner may only have it returned by reimbursing the possessor for the price it cost him. A lessor who claim…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Respective rights and duties of spouses

Article 219

If one of the spouses is unable to express his or her will, the other may be empowered by the court to represent him or her, generally or for certain specific acts, in the exercise of the powers resul…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XIV: Trusts

Article 2027

…vership proceedings, the settlor, the beneficiary or the third party designated pursuant to Article 2017 may apply to the courts for the appointment of a provisional trustee or request that the truste…

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