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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of accounts.

Article R123-185

…atically over the term of 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 re…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of accounts.

Article R123-186

…hat 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 entered on the assets side of the balance sheet…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Creation of accounts.

Article R123-184

…whether or not evidenced by securities, which, by creating a lasting link with them, are intended to contribute to the business of the company holding them. Securities representing more than 10% of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Space heating

Article R4216-18

Irrespective of the application, where applicable, of the rules specific to residential buildings, offices or buildings open to the public, fixed installations for heating and hot water supply must no…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Nature and conditions of granting

Article R5141-18

The repayable advance is conditional on obtaining additional financing.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Status of employees.

Article D5424-18

…employment scheme remains at the disposal of the company employing him/her at the time of the work stoppage throughout the period of inactivity on the site.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Competition, consumer affairs and fraud control officers

Article L511-18

…controls mentioned in articles L. 511-16 and L. 511-17 are carried out: 1° At the point of entry into the territory prior to any placing under a customs procedure; 2° When the goods are placed under…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Specific technical provisions the popular retirement savings plan

Article R144-18

…isition of a deferred life annuity; 2° A plan consisting in the constitution of savings converted into an annuity; 3° A plan governed by article L. 441-1 of this Code or byarticle L. 222-1 of the Mutu…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural provisions and respect for the rights of policyholders and creditors

Article R311-18

For the purposes of Article L. 311-50, the resolution college shall present to potential acquirers the terms and timetable for the transfer of securities implemented under the procedure provided for i…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article D224-18

The tool mentioned in the first paragraph of Article L. 224-43 allows electronic communications operators, within the meaning of 6° of article L. 32 of the French Post and Electronic Communications Co…

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