Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of article L. 232-15, the company’s formation expenses are amortised before any distribution of profits and, at the latest, within five years.
Capital increase costs are amortised no later than the end of the fifth financial year following the year in which they were incurred. These costs may be charged against the amount of issue premiums relating to this increase.
However, companies whose sole purpose is the construction and management of rental properties primarily for residential use or property leasing, as well as property companies for commerce and industry, may amortise the costs of setting up the company and the costs of capital increases under the same conditions as their properties. Approved telecommunications financing companies may amortise the company’s formation costs and the costs of capital increases under the same conditions as their buildings and equipment.