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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Balance sheet.

Article R123-187

…y sets out the conditions for determining the useful life, limited or unlimited, of intangible assets. Formation expenses are amortised according to a plan and within a maximum period of five years. D…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Balance sheet.

Article R123-188

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Article R123-181

…urpose and origin. Items intended for long-term use in the company's business constitute fixed assets.

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Sub-paragraph 1: Amending entries.

Article R123-126

…istered person, he shall automatically mention these changes and notify the person at the new address. The Registrar shall proceed in the same way if he is informed of a change, resulting from a decis…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Balance sheet.

Article R123-185

…the loan in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the notes to the financial statements. Under no circumstances may premiums relating to the portion of loans repaid be retained in the ba…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Amending entries.

Article R123-124

…nd 2° above. As regards the death of a registered person, he shall receive proof thereof by any means.

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Sub-paragraph 1: Balance sheet.

Article R123-186

Expenses incurred in connection with operations that condition the existence or development of the company but the amount of which cannot be related to specific production of goods and services may be…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Amending entries.

Article R123-125

…reporting obligations by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, sent to the same address. If the letter is returned with a statement that the person is no longer at the address indicated,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Amending entries.

Article R123-123

Where the court that has handed down one of the decisions referred to in Article R. 123-122 is not the court within whose jurisdiction the register in which the main registration appears is kept, the…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Balance sheet.

Article R123-184

…holding them. Securities representing more than 10% of the capital are presumed to be equity holdings.

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