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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Merger

Article L236-13

Where the merger is effected by the creation of a new company, the new company may be formed without any contributions other than those of the merging companies.Where the new company is a limited liab…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Property tax on built-up properties

Article 1388 septies

The tax base for property tax on built-up properties for assets that are the subject of a transfer of ownership from the State to the major maritime and river-maritime ports pursuant to Article L. 531…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6461-13

…een days in urgent cases at the request of the representative of the State. The Territorial Council may submit proposals to the Government for the application to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon of the treati…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article D32-13

…11 and D. 32-12 are included in the order. The investigating judge or the liberty and custody judge may decide that his order is made subject to the condition precedent that the device provided for in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting cases of intoxication to toxicovigilance organisations

Article R1340-13

The declarations and transmissions of information provided for in articles R. 1340-10 to R. 1340-12 and the use of this data are carried out in compliance with the provisions of articles R. 1340-6 and…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to professional non-trading companies

Article R814-139

The company may be subject to disciplinary proceedings independently of those brought against the partners.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article L214-135

The Articles of Association of the SICAF determine the duration of the accounting periods, which may not exceed twelve months. However, the first financial year may be for a different period but may n…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article L229-13

…d 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or article L. 411-2-1 of the same code, may provide that a shareholder company whose control is modified within the meaning of article L. 23…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article L227-13

The company's Articles of Association may provide for the inalienability of shares for a period not exceeding ten years.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Miscellaneous provisions

Article R144-13

The Inspectorate General of Finance may audit the situation of the Banque de France's branches and subsidiaries.

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