In the case of contributions in kind and the stipulation of special benefits for the benefit of associates or non-associates, a contribution auditor is appointed by court order, at the request of the founders or one of them, or of the management company. This auditor assesses the value of the contributions in kind and any special benefits. His report, appended to the draft articles of association, is made available to subscribers under conditions determined by decree.
The constituent general meeting, or in the event of a capital increase, the extraordinary general meeting, decides on the valuation of the contributions in kind and the granting of special benefits. It may only reduce them with the unanimous approval of all subscribers. In the absence of the express approval of the contributors and beneficiaries of special benefits, which is recorded in the minutes, the company is not formed and the capital increase is not completed.
Any non-trading property investment company (société civile de placement immobilier) or forestry savings company (société d’épargne forestière) formed without a public offering or by means of a public offering referred to in 1° of article L. 411-2, which subsequently intends to make a public offering not covered by one of these provisions, must have its assets and liabilities and, where applicable, the benefits granted, verified prior to this operation, in accordance with the first and second paragraphs.
No contribution in kind may be represented by shares in the company.