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Article R123-166-3 of the French Commercial code

The prefect who receives an application for approval has two months in which to examine it, from the date of receipt.

Failure by the Prefect to respond within the timeframe mentioned in the previous paragraph shall be deemed to constitute rejection of the application.

When the domiciliary agent satisfies the conditions set out in articles L. 123-11-3, L. 123-11-4 and R. 123-166-2, approval is granted for a period of six years.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article R123-166-3
Le préfet saisi d’une demande d’agrément dispose de deux mois pour l’instruire, à compter de sa réception.


Le défaut de réponse du préfet dans le délai mentionné à l’alinéa précédent vaut rejet de la demande.


Lorsque le domiciliataire satisfait aux conditions prévues aux articles L. 123-11-3, L. 123-11-4 et R. 123-166-2, l’agrément est accordé pour une durée de six ans.

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