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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Contributions and equalisation of costs.

Article D5424-33

For the companies listed in 2° of article D. 5424-7 which, under the legislation on paid leave, are not required to join a compensation fund for building or public works, the employer pays its contrib…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 D

The depreciation of buildings and improvements erected on third-party land must be spread over the normal period of use of each item. This provision is not applicable in the case of a construction lea…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 decies

…y a public entity. These assets are eligible for the deduction regardless of how they are depreciated. In the event of the transfer of rights of use relating to the assets mentioned in the first sente…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 duodecies

…tal losses incurred on the disposal of depreciable assets, regardless of how long they have been held. Where applicable, these capital losses are reduced by the amount of depreciation expressly exclud…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Bed and breakfast.

Article D324-13

The bed and breakfast rental activity referred to in article L. 324-3 is the grouped provision of overnight accommodation and breakfast. It is limited to a maximum of five rooms for a maximum capacity…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Bed and breakfast.

Article D324-14

Each guest room has access to a shower room and toilet. It complies with current health, safety and hygiene regulations. Household linen is provided as a minimum.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Bed and breakfast.

Article D324-15

…electronic means, by registered letter or by handing it in at the town hall, and must be acknowledged. The declaration must specify the identity of the declarant, the identification of the inhabitant'…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: New tourist units.

Article D342-1

The rules relating to new tourist units are set out in…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Regional nature parks.

Article D343-3

The rules relating to regional nature parks are set out in Chapter III of Title III of Book III of the regulatory part of the…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Marinas and anchorages.

Article D341-3

The rules relating to the occupation of the public river domain with a view to the development, organisation and management of anchorage areas and light facilities are set out in this section and in a…

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