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Article A444-67 of the French Commercial code

Documents relating to an inter vivos gift (numbers 16 to 19 of table 5) give rise to the collection of an emolument proportional to the value in full ownership (including in the case of a usufruct reserve) of the property given by each donor:

1° According to the following scale, in the case of an inter vivos gift accepted without distinction of line :

Base ranges Applicable rate
From €0 to €6,500 4.837%
From €6,500 to €17,000 1,995%
From €17,000 to €60,000 1.330%
Over €60,000 0.998%

2° According to the following scale, in the case of an unaccepted inter vivos gift :

Tranches of base Rate applicable
From 0 to €6,500 3.483%
From €6,500 to €17,000 1,437%
From €17,000 to €60,000 0.957%
Over €60,000 0.718%

3° According to the following scale, if the donation is accepted:

Tranches of base Rate applicable
From €0 to €6,500 1,355%
From €6,500 to €17,000 0.559%
From €17,000 to €60,000 0,373%
More than €60,000 0.280%

4° According to the following scale, in the case of inter vivos gifts relating solely to debts, cash or listed securities:

Base scale Applicable rate
From 0 to €6,500 2.322%
From €6,500 to €17,000 0,958%
From €17,000 to €60,000 0.639%
Over €60,000 0.479%
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Article A444-67

Les actes relatifs à une donation entre vifs (numéros 16 à 19 du tableau 5) donnent lieu à la perception d’un émolument proportionnel à la valeur en pleine propriété (y compris en cas de réserve d’usufruit) des biens donnés par chaque donateur :

1° Selon le barème suivant, s’agissant de la donation entre vifs acceptée sans distinction de ligne :

Tranches d’assietteTaux applicable
De 0 à 6 500 €4,837 %
De 6 500 € à 17 000 €1,995 %
De 17 000 € à 60 000 €1,330 %
Plus de 60 000 €0,998 %

2° Selon le barème suivant, s’agissant de la donation entre vifs non acceptée :

Tranches d’assietteTaux applicable
De 0 à 6 500 €3,483 %
De 6 500 € à 17 000 €1,437 %
De 17 000 € à 60 000 €0,957 %
Plus de 60 000 €0,718 %

3° Selon le barème suivant, en cas d’acceptation de la donation :

Tranches d’assietteTaux applicable
De 0 à 6 500 €1,355 %
De 6 500 € à 17 000 €0,559 %
De 17 000 € à 60 000 €0,373 %
Plus de 60 000 €0,280 %

4° Selon le barème suivant, en cas de donation entre vifs portant uniquement sur des créances, espèces ou des valeurs mobilières cotées :

Tranches d’assietteTaux applicable
De 0 à 6 500 €2,322 %
De 6 500 € à 17 000 €0,958 %
De 17 000 € à 60 000 €0,639 %
Plus de 60 000 €0,479 %

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