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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R822-83

After the close of each financial year, the managers shall draw up the company's annual accounts and a report on the company's results, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Articles of A…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R937-8

For the application of Section 3 of Chapter III of Title II of Book VII, the following provisions are added: "I. - The election of the judges of a mixed commercial court takes place in the commune whe…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article D917-8

In article D. 711-67-2, the words: "by establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry" are replaced by the words: "by the Chamber of Agriculture, Commerce, Industry, Trades and Cra…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article R930-8

…European Community shall apply in compliance with the Association Decision provided for in Article 187 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. References to the Agreement on the European Ec…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R947-8

For the application of Section 3 of Chapter III of Title II of Book VII, the following provisions are added: "I. - The election of the judges of a mixed commercial court takes place in the commune whe…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Preliminary section: Business formalities centres

Article A123-8

The strategic steering committee includes a representative of each of the ministers responsible for the single body and the bodies to which the formalities for companies submitted to the single body a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Applications for registration and amendments

Article A123-81

The following are entitled to request registration in the national directory mentioned in Article R. 123-220 or modification of the information contained in the same directory: 1° The bodies mentioned…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Acts relating to the continuity of family ties

Article A444-82

…dowries or where the value of the property whose ownership is declared is less than or equal to €30,800, a fixed fee of €188.68;2° Where this value exceeds the €30,800 threshold mentioned in 1°, a fee…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Acts concerning the protection of family members

Article A444-80

…counts relate Emolument Up to €25,000 113.20 € More than €25,000 and less than or equal to €65,000 188.66 € Over €65,000 339.58 €

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Applications for registration and amendments

Article A123-82

The following are also entitled to request registration in the national directory mentioned in article R. 123-220 or modification of the information contained in this same directory: 1° Ministries, fo…

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