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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter III: Miscellaneous taxes

Article 235 ter ZD

…sued by a company, regardless of where its registered office is established, are subject to the tax.II.-The tax is not applicable:1° To purchase transactions carried out as part of an issue of equity…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Institutions responsible for regulation and control

Article L784-4

…umn of the following table shall apply in French Polynesia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II and III, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table: Applicable articles…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Institutions responsible for regulation and control

Article L783-4

…column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II and III, in the wording indicated in the right-hand column of the same table: Applicable articles…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L241-4

The provisions of Section 3 of Chapter II of Title III of this Book, with the exception of Articles L. 232-9, L. 232-9-2, L. 232-9-3, L. 232-10, L. 232-10-3 and L. 232-10-4, shall apply to checks and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition

Article R1112-81

…s internal regulations may add to the composition of the commission under the conditions set out in II to VI below. II. - In public health establishments, other than Assistance publique-hopitaux de Pa…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter 1: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1586 octies

…e year and to whom the activity is transferred when the transaction takes place during the tax year.II. - 1. The amount of value added is the subject, no later than the second working day following 1s…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Authorisation of payment institutions

Article L522-11-1

…ing this, the payment institution mentioned in the first paragraph is deemed to be duly authorised. II. - The provisions of section 3 of this chapter, other than articles L. 522-17 and L. 522-18, do n…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title II: Management of copyright and related rights by an organisation

Article R321-12

…article L. 325-3 shall give a written response within one month, giving reasons if it is negative. II. - The mandate given to one collective management organisation by another in accordance with arti…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to offences leading to the loss of driving licence points

Article A37-8

…recognition of the reality of the offence and a reduction in the number of driving licence points. II.-The right-hand side includes the place where the part of the fine stamp to be sent can be affixe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Product presentation

Article L3513-18

…inted vouchers, discount offers, free distribution, two-for-one promotions or other similar offers. II - The elements and devices prohibited under I include messages, symbols, names, product or servic…

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