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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-87

Access ladders should be of such a length that they extend at least one metre above the access level, unless other measures have been taken to ensure a safe hold.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Strings

Article R4323-89

The use of rope access and positioning techniques is subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1° The system comprises at least one working rope, constituting a means of access, descent and…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable persons

Article 8

Subject to the provisions of article 6, members of sociétés en nom collectif and general partners of sociétés en commandite simple are, where these companies have not opted for the tax regime applicab…

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French Commercial codeIn force
APPENDIX 8-9 (APPENDIX TO ARTICLE A. 822-1-1)

Article Annexe 8-9

PROGRAMME OF THE CERTIFICATE PREPARATORY FOR THE DUTIES OF AUDITORIn application of the provisions of article A. 822-1-1, the syllabus for the tests for the preparatory certificate for the duties of s…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of taxable income

Article 80 quaterdecies

I. - The employee benefit corresponding to the value, at their acquisition date, of the shares allocated under the conditions defined in articles L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-5, L. 22-10-59 and L. 22-10…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation of cooperatives of activity and employment

Article R7331-8

The articles of association of the cooperative of activity and employment determine the principles governing the contribution of employee entrepreneurs to the financing of the pooled services implemen…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 87

Any natural or legal person paying taxable salaries, emoluments, wages or remuneration is required to submit, under the conditions set out in article 87 A, a declaration, the content of which is set b…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 86

Any natural or legal person who pays taxable sums is required, for each recipient of a taxable payment, to mention in his book, file or other document intended for the recording of pay, or, failing th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 89

In the event of the transfer or cessation in whole or in part of the business or cessation of the practice of the profession, the declaration referred to in article 87 must be filed, with regard to th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Obligations of employers and debtors

Article 88

Any natural or legal person paying life pensions or annuities is required to declare the sums paid and to provide details of the holders of these pensions or annuities.This declaration must be filed w…

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