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French General Tax CodeIn force
a : Formality of registration

Article 656

Transfers by death are registered with the tax department of the deceased's domicile regardless of the location of the movable or immovable assets to be declared. Inheritance declarations of persons n…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duration of the contract

Article R6222-60

The duration of the apprenticeship contract for top-level sportsmen and women may be extended to four years. In this case, the apprentice's remuneration for the fourth year of the contract is identica…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duration of the contract

Article R6222-63

The provisions of articles R. 6222-61 and R. 6222-62 also apply to apprentices who are recognised as high-level sportspeople during their apprenticeship.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duration of the contract

Article R6222-62

In the case provided for in article R. 6222-61, the duration of the apprenticeship is extended by a maximum of one year, without prejudice to the conclusion, where applicable, of a new contract with a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duration of the contract

Article R6222-61

Where the apprentice's sporting activities so require, the teaching provided in the training establishment with a view to leading to the diploma or professional qualification provided for in the contr…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Reductions in sentence provided for by article 721

Article D116-6

When the sentence enforcement judge is likely to revoke all or part of a previously granted reduction in sentence, on his own initiative or at the request of the head of the establishment or the publi…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-28

The right of withdrawal may not be exercised for contracts: 1° The supply of services fully performed before the end of the withdrawal period and, if the contract imposes an obligation on the consumer…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-23

The consumer shall return or restitute the goods to the trader or to a person designated by the latter, without undue delay and, at the latest, within fourteen days of communicating his decision to wi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-20

Where the information relating to the right of withdrawal has not been provided to the consumer under the conditions set out in 7° of Article L. 221-5, the withdrawal period is extended by twelve mont…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-24

Where the right of withdrawal is exercised, the trader shall reimburse the consumer for all sums paid, including the cost of delivery, without undue delay and no later than fourteen days from the day…

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