The Bill on business growth and transformation, known as the “PACTE Bill” in French, aims at “eliminating barriers to business growth at every stage of business development, from business creation to business transfers, including financing”[1], while protecting companies that conduct so-called “strategic” activities. The wide range of contemplated measures includes the creation of a clear […]
For several years, the judgments of the European Court of Justice have constantly challenged certain provisions of the French General Tax Code relating to groups’ tax consolidation system. And for a good reason: The various regimes existing within the European Union restrict the freedom of establishment and none of the reasons given by the Member […]
The Bill on business growth and transformation and the Bill for the modernization of business transfers are important items on the Minister of Economy and Finance’s end-of-year agenda. While one Bill is promoted by the government and the other by the Parliament, both aim at simplifying the internal operation of companies. This article focuses on […]
Unlisted companies and legal entities required to be incorporated with the Register of Trade and Companies (RCS) and headquartered in France (in particular branches of foreign corporations established in France) have recently come under the obligation to disclose to the clerk of the Commercial Court the identity of their beneficial owner(s) as well as the […]
The 2018 Finance Act introduces changes to the tax treatment of free shares (Attributions Gratuites d’Actions or “AGA” under French law.) This provides the opportunity to review the applicable legal and tax regimes. Beneficiaries a) The salaried employees of the company allotting the shares, or certain categories of salaried employees; b) The salaried employees […]
The 2018 Finance Act introduces changes to the tax treatment of Bons de Souscription de Parts de Créateur d’Entreprise (company founder share warrants, i.e. security giving access to share capital reserved for employees or executives of new companies, commonly referred to as “BSPCEs”). This provides the opportunity to review the legal and tax regimes applicable […]
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