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Showing 191200 of 16940 articles for Art. Commercial Agents Regs 1993 – Reg 15

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Article 1529

…s book shall apply to disputes falling within the jurisdiction of the courts adjudicating in civil, commercial, social or rural matters, subject to the special rules for each matter and the provisions…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title I: Agreement-based mediation and conciliation

Article 1535

…May 2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters, it shall be recognised and declared enforceable in France under the conditions p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Obligations and financial responsibility of project owners and principals

Article R1263-15

Notwithstanding articles R. 3245-1 to R. 3245-4, the obligations and financial liability of project owners and principals in respect of posted employees are governed by the provisions of this section.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Contribution on mineral waters

Article 1582

…contribution became due ;2° For those liable for value added tax subject to the simplified taxation regime provided for in Article 302 septies A, on the annual declaration mentioned in 3 of Article 28…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title II: Provisions applicable to the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Article 1576

…ribunal de commerce" or "justice consulaire" by: "tribunal de première instance statuant en matière commerciale";3° "juge des contentieux de la protection" by: "président du tribunal de première insta…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Letters rogatory

Article 153

…ar by force of law. A witness who fails to appear is liable to the fine provided for in Article 434-15-1 of the Penal Code. The obligation to take an oath and give evidence is not applicable to person…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Household waste collection tax

Article 1521

…well as to the housing of civil servants or civilian and military employees referred to in article 1523.Properties exempt from property tax on built-up properties pursuant to I of article 1382 E.II.…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable income

Article 157

…nsferred under 3°);3° ter Benefits in kind provided to subscribers of a negotiable loan issued by a region which meet the following conditions:a. Their nature is directly related to the investment fin…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The local authority's budget and accounts

Article D6261-15

…al terms refers to loan repayments made on a definitive basis;g) Outstanding debt is obtained by aggregating long and medium-term loans and debts.II. - The summary data is appended to the preliminary…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The local authority's budget and accounts

Article D6361-15

…al terms refers to loan repayments made on a definitive basis;g) Outstanding debt is obtained by aggregating long and medium-term loans and debts.II. - The summary data is appended to the preliminary…

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