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Article 223 quater of the French General Tax Code

Companies and legal entities liable for corporation tax under Article 206, with the exception of those designated in Article 5 of the aforementioned article, which, directly or indirectly, in particular through subsidiaries, own property or rights generating the expenses and charges referred to in Article 4 of Article 39, must show the said expenses and charges separately in their accounts, regardless of the form in which they are incurred.

Each year, these companies must submit to the ordinary general meeting of their shareholders or associates for approval the total amount of the expenses and charges in question, as well as the tax borne as a result of these expenses and charges.

The above provisions are applicable to domestic companies.

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Article 223 quater

Les sociétés et personnes morales passibles de l’impôt sur les sociétés, en vertu de l’article 206, à l’exception de celles désignées au 5 de l’article précité, qui, directement ou indirectement, notamment par filiales, possèdent des biens ou droits générateurs des dépenses et charges visées au 4 de l’article 39, doivent faire apparaître distinctement dans leur comptabilité lesdites dépenses et charges, quelle que soit la forme sous laquelle elles les supportent.

Ces entreprises doivent soumettre chaque année à l’approbation de l’assemblée générale ordinaire de leurs actionnaires ou associés le montant global des dépenses et charges dont il s’agit, ainsi que de l’impôt supporté en raison de ces dépenses et charges.

Les dispositions ci-dessus sont applicables aux entreprises nationales.

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