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Showing 15 of 5 articles for Art. 1709

French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1709

The leasing of things is a contract by which one of the parties undertakes to cause the other to enjoy a thing for a certain period of time, and for a certain price which the latter undertakes to pay.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Obligation to pay

Article 1709

Death transfer declaration duties are paid by the heirs, donees or legatees. Co-heirs, with the exception of those exempt from death duties, are jointly and severally liable.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Obligation to pay

Article 1710

…ion solidaire pour le recouvrement des droits de mutation par décès, conférée au Trésor par Article 1709, may not be exercised against co-heirs who benefit from the exemption provided for by Article 7…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L239-1

…tax by operation of law or by option may be leased, within the meaning of the provisions of Article 1709 of the Civil Code, for the benefit of an individual. Share leases may only relate to registered…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Reduced rate

Article 278-0 bis

…his 2°, value added tax at the reduced rate of 5.5% also applies to transactions defined in Article 1709 of the Civil Code;3° Books, including their rental. This 3° applies to books on any type of phy…

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