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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Exemption from producing all the documents mentioned in 2° of article L. 311-1

Article R313-14

…nal", issued to the spouses of French nationals and members of their families mentioned in articles L. 423-11 and L. 423-12; 3° A foreign national holding a circulation visa defined by the Convention…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Taxable income

Article 159 quinquies

…ders, under conditions set by decree (1), of the construction premiums provided for in l'article R. 311-1 of the Code de la construction et de l'habitation which they have collected does not give rise…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Article L142-1

…of Norway or the Swiss Confederation, apply for the issue of a residence permit pursuant to article L. 311-1; 4° Who benefit from assisted return under article

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: The guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article L423-2

…ntrôle prudentiel et de résolution takes the protective measure provided for in 14° of I of Article L. 612-33 of the Monetary and Financial Code in respect of a person referred to in the first paragra…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Article L365-2

For the application of this book in French Polynesia: 1° With the exception of Articles L. 321-1 to L. 322-1 and L. 343-5, the words: "in France" are replaced by the words: "on the territory of French…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Scope of the insurance obligation.

Article R211-4-1

When a road train, as defined in article R. 311-1 of the French Highway Code, is involved in a road traffic accident, the injured party may bring a direct action against either the insurer of the towi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Family reunification

Article L561-5

Family members of a refugee or beneficiary of subsidiary protection apply for an entry visa to enter France for a stay of more than three months to the diplomatic and consular authorities, who will de…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Exemptions and allowances

Article 1451

…derations; chambers of agriculture; 4°Local agricultural mutual insurance funds governed by Article L. 771-1 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code which have no more than two paid employees or agents…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
32°: Tax credit for students to finance their higher education

Article 200 terdecies

…lify for the tax credit. The loans referred to in the first paragraph are those defined in articles L. 311-1 to L. 311-3 of the Consumer Code with the exception of: a) Sales or services for which paym…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article A121-1

…ering vehicles, appliances or equipment designated by the following terms, as defined in article R. 311-1 of the Highway Code: moped, winter service appliance, special appliance, light motorbike, ligh…

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