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Article R221-10 of the French Commercial code

A creditor may not sue a partner, in the absence of payment or provision of guarantees by the company, until at least eight days after formal notice has been given by the company.

This period may be extended by order of the president of the commercial court ruling in summary proceedings.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article R221-10

Le créancier ne peut poursuivre un associé, à défaut de paiement ou de constitution de garanties par la société, que huit jours au moins après mise en demeure de celle-ci.

Ce délai peut être prolongé par ordonnance du président du tribunal de commerce statuant en référé.

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