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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Status of statutory auditors

Article A822-28-11

…tory auditor adopts when exposed to a risky situation, so that his independence is not affected. >. 21. Article 5 of the Code of Ethics sets out the principle laid down in article L. 822-10 (1°) of th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1. Transferable securities, company rights and similar securities

Article 150-0 D

…benefit referred to in article 80 bis recognised on the exercise of options granted before 20 June 2007, nor to the net gain mentioned in I of article 163 bis G, nor to the remainder of the net taxab…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 244 quater W

…x credit does not apply:a) To the acquisition of tourist vehicles within the meaning of Article L. 421-2 of the Code des impositions sur les biens et services qui ne sont pas strictement indispensable…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Single chapter: The Autorité des marchés financiers

Article L621-5-3

…financiers ; 3° When an issuer, other than a financial institution within the meaning of Article L. 214-166-1 of this Code, submits an information document on an issuance programme, an issue, a sale o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Status of statutory auditors

Article A822-28-12

…le when the statutory auditor carries out a certification assignment or when he works in a network. 21. On the basis of the information gathered with regard to the characteristics of the engagement or…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article L621-15

…he following persons:a) The persons referred to in 1° to 8° and 10° bis to 22° of II of Article L. 621-9, for any breach of their professional obligations as defined by the European regulations, laws,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Regulatory part

Article Annexe 10

…t\t\t1\n\t\t\tResidence permit for professional reasons\n\t\t\tCST marked \" employee \"\n\t\t\tL. 421-1\n\t\t\t1. Documents to be provided in all cases: \n\t\t\t-long-stay visa or valid residence per…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Appendices

Article Rubrique 5

…nd paying an immobilisation indemnity. 5112. Acquisition by deed drawn up in administrative form 51121. The deed is already published in the real estate register 511211. General documents 1. Deliberat…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Appendices

Article Rubrique 4

…nied by the result of the validation process in accordance with the order referred to in Article R. 2182-3 of the French Public Procurement Code, or failing this by an administrative certificate attes…

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In force

Article Annexe 4-7

…le, by additional part beyond two parts\n\t\t\t20\n\t\t\tTransmission of a judgment, by part\n\t\t\t21\n\t\t\tActs pre-trial hearing\n\t\t\t before judgment\n\t\t\tProceedings before a Judge-Rapporteu…

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