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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 8: Advertising.

Article R5141-86-2

…ians only. This information must comply with the terms of the authorisation provided for in article R. 5141-132.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article ANNEXE, art. 8

An appeal that is enclosed within a time limit is called an "immediate appeal". The time limit for this appeal is fifteen days. It is extended, if necessary, in accordance with the provisions of artic…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Merger deeds

Article 816 A

I. - (Repealed).II. - The regime provided for in Article 816 is applicable, even where the transferring company is not liable for corporation tax, but only to the extent of contributions other than th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Applications for registration and amendments

Article A123-83

…stics and Economic Studies may conduct administrative surveys subject to the provisions of articles R. 123-228 to R. 123-230.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-82

The marriage contract, counter-letter, change of matrimonial regime (number 41 of table 5) give rise to the collection:1° Where there are no contributions or dowries or where the value of the property…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-84

The taking of consent in the context of medically assisted procreation (number 43 in table 5) gives rise to the collection of a fixed fee of €75.46.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-83

The preparation of a draft liquidation of the matrimonial property regime (number 42 in table 5) gives rise to a fee according to the following scale:Base rates Applicable rate 0 to €6,500 2.515% From…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-81

An initial or amending civil solidarity pact (number 40 in table 5) gives rise to a fixed fee of €84.51..

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Fund for the adjustment of certain annuities awarded as compensation for damage caused by a land motor vehicle.

Article A431-8

…o be cashed ; Banks, post office cheques, cash. Other detailed assets. Results - Deficit for the year. Total assets. Liabilities : Surpluses from previous years. Long- and medium-term debt. Technical…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determining taxable income

Article 84 A

The provisions laid down by Article 100 bis of the General Tax Code are applicable, under the same conditions, for the determination of the taxable salaries of performing artists, holders of a contrac…

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