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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Income tax

Article 197 A

The rules of 1 and 2 of I of article 197 are applicable for the calculation of income tax due by persons who, not having their tax domicile in France:a. Receive income from a French source; in this ca…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
8: Provisions specific to registration duty, land registration tax, the property security contribution, stamp duty and the special tax on insurance policies

Article 1965 A

1. Heirs or legatees are entitled, within the period set out in Article R. 196-1 of the Book of Tax Procedures, to claim, subject to the justifications prescribed in Article 770, the deduction of debt…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Examination for admission to the traineeship

Article A321-19

Admission is decided by the selection board if the average of the marks obtained by the candidate in all the eligibility and admission tests is equal to or higher than 10 out of 20.The mark obtained i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-subparagraph 1: Declarations for registration purposes

Article A123-19

The opening in France of an establishment by a European Economic Interest Grouping having its registered office outside France gives rise, pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation EEC No 2137-85 of the Co…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Rates

Article A132-19

The age shifts provided for in the eighth paragraph of article A. 132-18 are applied in such a way that each annual mortality rate at a given age is equal to the annual mortality rate at the age that…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Technical and safety guarantees

Article A322-19

Technical and safety guarantees for equipment in the establishments mentioned in article D. 322-12, where aquatic, bathing or swimming activities are practised, are governed by this paragraph. They ar…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Registration

Article A822-19

The aptitude test provided for in articles R. 822-6 and R. 822-7 takes place at least once a year, on a date set by order of the Minister of Justice, published in the Official Journal of the French Re…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Events and meetings subject to declaration

Article A331-19

The administrative authority issues a declaration receipt to the organiser when the application is complete. This receipt is also sent by the prefect to the local police authorities concerned by the e…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The jury

Article A212-19

The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion may terminate the appointment of a member of the jury if : - they are prevented from carrying out their duties ; - resignation ; - failure to…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article A712-19

The accounting and budgetary years of the public establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry coincide with the calendar year.

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