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Showing 321–330 of 674 articles for “Art. 221”
Decisions that exceed the powers granted to the managing partners are taken unanimously by the shareholders. However, the Articles of Association may provide that certain decisions shall be taken by a…
In dealings with third parties, the managing partner binds the company by acts falling within the corporate purpose. If there is more than one managing partner, they hold the powers provided for in th…
The transfer of company shares must be recorded in writing. It is made enforceable against the company, in the forms provided for in Article 1690 of the Civil Code. However, service may be replaced by…
The management report, the inventory and the annual accounts drawn up by the managers are submitted to the shareholders' meeting for approval, within six months of the end of the said financial year.T…
The partnership shall terminate on the death of one of the partners, subject to the provisions of this Article. If it has been stipulated that in the event of the death of one of the partners, the par…
A general partnership is designated by a company name, to which may be incorporated the name of one or more partners and which must be immediately preceded or followed by the words "general partnershi…
Company shares may not be represented by negotiable securities. Any issue made in disregard of this rule is punishable under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of Article L. 411-1 of t…
Twice a year, the non-managing members have the right to obtain access to the company's books and documents and to ask questions in writing about the company's management, which must also be answered…
Any unsolicited visit by a trader to a consumer's home with a view to selling products or providing services is prohibited where the consumer has made it clear and unambiguous that he does not wish to…
The provisions of sections 2, 3, 6 of this chapter applicable to relations between consumers and professionals, are extended to contracts concluded off-premises between two professionals provided that…
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