Chapter I: Economic interest groupings under French law.

The dissolution of the economic interest grouping entails its liquidation. The personality of the grouping subsists for the purposes of the liquidation.

The liquidation is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Failing this, a liquidator shall be appointed by the meeting of the grouping’s members or, if the meeting is unable to make such an appointment, by court order. After payment of debts, the surplus assets shall be distributed among the members in accordance with the conditions laid down in the contract. Failing this, the distribution is made…

The terms “economic interest group” and “EIG” may only be used by groups subject to this chapter. The public prosecutor or any interested person may request the president of the competent court ruling in summary proceedings to prohibit, if necessary under penalty, the unlawful use of this designation. The president of the court may, in addition, order the publication of the decision, its posting in the places that he or…