The undertakings referred to in 4° of I of Article L. 310-2 may not carry on the operations referred to in Article L. 310-1 in the territory of the French Republic unless they have obtained administrative authorisation for their branch, issued in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 321-1 and Article L. 321-10, and special authorisation to accept a general agent. These approvals are granted by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution. These undertakings may also be required to provide security or guarantees if their country has taken or was taking similar measures in respect of French undertakings.
In accordance with specific procedures specified by decree of the Conseil d’Etat, branches of undertakings referred to in 4° of I of Article L. 310-2 must comply with the provisions of Articles L. 322-3-2, L. 351-1, L. 351-2, L. 351-6, L. 352-1, L. 352-5, L. 353-1, L. 354-1 to L. 354-3 and L. 355-1 to L. 355-4.
The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may apply the provisions of Articles L. 352-3, L. 351-3, L. 352-7 and L. 352-8 to branches of undertakings referred to in 4° of I of Article L. 310-2.