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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 decies B

I. - Small and medium-sized companies subject to corporation tax or income tax according to a real system may deduct from their taxable income a sum equal to 40% of the original value of assets includ…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Measures aimed at eliminating pay differentials between women and men in the company and ensuring a balanced distribution of each sex among senior executives and members of management bodies

Article D1142-6-2

The corrective measures envisaged or already implemented, the progress targets for each of the indicators, as well as the methods of publication of these measures and targets, are sent to the services…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Determining the amount of the allowance

Article D553-8

Asylum seeker's allowance is made up of a flat-rate amount, the level of which varies according to the number of people in the household, and, where applicable, an additional amount to cover the appli…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Guidance contract

Article D981-4

For employees covered by the special social security scheme for seafarers referred to in 4° of Article R. 711-1 of the Social Security Code, the exemption provided for in Article L. 981-6 is applicabl…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Trial of offences

Article D45-28

Where the Public Prosecutor decides, of his own motion or at the request of the accused, to use the procedure of appearance on prior recognition of guilt on appeal pursuant to the last paragraph of Ar…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 3: Withdrawal

Article D421-32

In the event of the withdrawal of a residence permit issued on the basis of article L. 421-14, held by a researcher in the course of mobility in another Member State, the minister responsible for immi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Right to leave

Article D7121-34

If, at the time of the employee's departure, the employer has not issued the certificate proving the employee's entitlement to leave, the employee may request it within six months of his or her depart…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable before the Examining Magistrate and the Examining Chamber

Article D47-27

If the mental disorder of a person under investigation and remanded in custody requires care and compromises the safety of individuals or seriously undermines public order, the public prosecutor, in a…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific rules relating to third-country investment firms

Article D532-40

A company from a third country within the meaning of 1° of Article L. 532-47 of this Code is not required to establish a branch in France if, without providing any other investment service mentioned i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Compulsory expenditure

Article D4321-2

The constitution of provisions for risks and charges is compulsory as soon as a risk arises and the recognition of depreciation is compulsory in the event of a loss in value of a fixed asset.The Chair…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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