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Article 1786 of the French General Tax Code

For the application of the penalties provided for in the event of fraudulent manoeuvres, any purchase for which a regular invoice is not represented that conforms to the nature, quantity and value of the goods transferred is deemed to have been made in fraud of turnover taxes and similar taxes, regardless of the seller’s status with regard to the said taxes. In such a case, the buyer shall be liable, either personally or jointly and severally with the seller if the latter is known, to pay the said taxes on the amount of this purchase, as well as the penalty due.

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Article 1786

Pour l’application des sanctions prévues en cas de manoeuvres frauduleuses, tout achat pour lequel il n’est pas représenté de facture régulière et conforme à la nature, à la quantité et à la valeur des marchandises cédées est réputé avoir été effectué en fraude des taxes sur le chiffre d’affaires et taxes assimilées, quelle que soit la qualité du vendeur au regard desdites taxes. En pareil cas, l’acheteur est, soit personnellement, soit solidairement avec le vendeur si celui-ci est connu, tenu de payer lesdites taxes sur le montant de cet achat, ainsi que la pénalité exigible.

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