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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Terms of engagement and services of the statutory auditor

Article R823-12

The estimated diligence required to carry out the programme of work must involve for a financial year, depending on the amount of the balance sheet of the person or entity, plus the amount of operatin…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Permanent access to the national health data system for certain public services

Article R1461-12

The State departments, public establishments and bodies entrusted with a public service mission authorised to process personal data from the national health data system pursuant to III of article L. 1…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
3°: Buildings financed by state-subsidised loans

Article 1384 A

I. - New constructions allocated to the principal dwelling and financed to the extent of more than 50% by means of loans assisted by the State, as provided for in Articles L. 301-1 et seq. of the Cons…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1 The Training and Employment Committee

Article A142-6

The Training and Employment Commission of the Higher Mountain Sports Council is made up of the following people: 1° The Head of Training for Sports Professions at the Ministry of Sports, Chairman; 2°…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: The National Council of Commercial Court Registrars.

Article R741-12

The organisation of the elections is entrusted to the office of the National Council which, before 15 September, sets the date for the opening of the ballot in the second fortnight of November precedi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Document prévisionnel de gestion des emplois et des crédits de personnel (forward-looking document for managing jobs and staff appropriations)

Article A114-5

The provisional management document for jobs and staff appropriations is sent to the regional director responsible for youth and sport, for his opinion, as well as to the president of the regional cou…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Payment terms

Article R2392-12

The subcontractor's payment period runs from receipt by the purchaser of the contract holder's agreement, in full or in part, to the payment requested. In the absence of notification of an agreement o…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Tax penalties

Article 1788 A

1. A fine of €750 shall be imposed:a. Failure to file the statements provided for in article 289 B within the time limits.The fine is increased to €1,500 if the statement is not filed within thirty da…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for financial assistance

Article 122-2

In support of their application, persons requesting financial assistance shall submit a file comprising: 1° A form containing the information required to examine the application; 2° The supporting doc…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
APPENDIX 8-1 (ANNEX TO ARTICLE A. 811-1)

Article Annexe 8-1

REGULATION SETTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE ELECTIONS OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATORS TO THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATORS AND JUDICIA…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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