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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Non-seizability of the principal residence

Article L526-3

In the event of the sale of property rights in the main residence, the price obtained remains exempt from seizure, provided that the sums are reinvested within one year in the acquisition by the perso…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Non-seizability of the principal residence

Article L526-4

When applying for registration in the Trade and Companies Register, the Special Register of Commercial Agents, the Special Register of Sole Proprietorships with Limited Liability or the National Regis…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Non-seizability of the principal residence

Article L526-2

The declaration provided for in the second paragraph of Article L. 526-1, received by a notary under penalty of nullity, contains a detailed description of the assets and an indication of whether they…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain employees.

Article L5424-2

The employers mentioned in article L. 5424-1 are responsible for managing the insurance allowance. They may, by agreement with Pôle emploi, on behalf of the body mentioned in article L. 5427-1, entrus…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain employees.

Article L5424-4

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall set the coordination rules applicable to the compensation of workers whose previous activities taken into account for entitlement purposes were carried out with em…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain employees.

Article L5424-5

Disputes arising from membership of the insurance scheme follow the jurisdictional rules set out in Article L. 5422-16.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain employees.

Article L5424-3

The employers mentioned in this section join the insurance scheme for employees hired on a temporary basis in the film production, audiovisual or entertainment professions, when the activity carried o…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Information.

Article D214-32-5

The AIF's annual report is published no later than six months after the end of the financial year. However, when the AIF publishes an annual financial report in accordance with I of article L. 451-1-2…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Custodian.

Article D214-32-4-2

Pursuant to Article L. 214-24-7, the appointment of a depositary established in a third country is subject to : 1° The existence of arrangements for cooperation and exchange of information between the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition, approval or authorisation of the manager

Article D425-3

The Autorité des marchés financiers shall notify the European Securities and Markets Authority of any authorisation granted to an investment services provider other than a portfolio management company…

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