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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Deeds relating principally to the assets and property of the business

Article A444-122

…ng to the following scale:Tranches of assessment Applicable rate 0 to €6,500 2.580% From €6,500 to €17,000 1.064% From €17,000 to €60,000 0.709% Over €60,000 0.532%

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Miscellaneous acts

Article A444-168

The extension of time (number 177 in table 5) gives rise to the collection of a proportional fee, according to the following scale: Base brackets Rate applicable 0 to €6,500 1.935% From €6,500 to €17,…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating mainly to contracts and agreements connected with economic activity

Article A444-162

…ng to the following scale:Tranches of assessment Applicable rate 0 to €6,500 3.870% From €6,500 to €17,000 1.596% From €17,000 to €60,000 1.064% Over €60,000 0.799%

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Extradition procedure under ordinary law

Article 696-18

In cases other than that provided for in Article 696-17, extradition is authorised by decree of the Prime Minister issued on the report of the Minister of Justice. If, within one month of notification…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 3: Termination of management (R)

Article R2221-26

…y halt the operations of the régie. In this case, the provisions of articles R. 2221-16 and R. 2221-17 apply.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
15°: Low-cost housing

Article 138

…e Article 125 A: 1° and 2° (Obsolete provisions); 3° The proceeds of bond loans contracted before 1 January 1965 by public housing offices and by low-income housing companies and foundations under the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of delegations

Article R131-26-2

…he delegation is granted for a period of four years. The delegation is granted with effect from 1st January of the second year following that of the Summer Olympic or Paralympic Games. In the case of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Tax on admission prices to screenings organised by cinema operators

Article L115-3

…on and during which at least two screenings were organised. However, for the months of December and January, the tax is due until 31 December and from 1 January respectively.The tax is not due if the…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Special provisions for gifts

Article 776 quater

As from 1 January 2014 (1), the costs of reconstituting title deeds to buildings or property rights incurred in the twenty-four months preceding a gift inter vivos to enable the donor's right of owner…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Content of agreements.

Article L3323-2

…ions set out in Title III ; 2° (repealed). These provisions apply to agreements concluded after 1st January 2007. All profit-sharing agreements in existence on the date of promulgation of Law no. 2010…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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