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Article L131-15 of the French Commercial code

Sworn merchandise brokers must provide evidence of:

1° The existence in a credit institution of an account intended exclusively to receive funds held on behalf of others;

2° Insurance covering their professional liability;

3° Insurance or a guarantee guaranteeing the representation of the funds mentioned in 1°.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L131-15
Le courtier de marchandises assermenté doit justifier :


1° De l’existence dans un établissement de crédit d’un compte destiné exclusivement à recevoir les fonds détenus pour le compte d’autrui ;


2° D’une assurance couvrant sa responsabilité professionnelle ;


3° D’une assurance ou d’un cautionnement garantissant la représentation des fonds mentionnés au 1°.

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