To determine the amount of compensation, the Minister of Justice will assess the value of the office by taking into account the average net revenue over the last five known financial years preceding the filing of the application for compensation and the average operating balance of the office over the same period.
Net revenue is equal to the revenue collected by the office, as used to calculate the taxation of profits, less disbursements paid on behalf of clients and fees retroceded.
The operating balance is equal to the net revenue increased by financial expenses and miscellaneous losses and decreased by the amount of financial income, miscellaneous gains and all expenses required to carry on the profession, as retained for the calculation of the taxation of profits pursuant to Articles 93 and 93 A of the general tax code.
The data used are those shown on the annual tax return and in the office’s accounts.
The Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, shall also take into account, in his assessment, factors specific to the situation of the office and its holder.