Paragraph 2: Procedure for calculating the amount of the advance

Where part of the contract is subcontracted, the initial amount of the contract is reduced by the amount of the services entrusted to the subcontractor and giving rise to direct payment.

Where the term of the contract is less than or equal to twelve months, the amount of the advance payment is set at between 5% and 30% of the initial amount of the contract inclusive of all taxes. Where the term of the contract is greater than twelve months, the amount of the advance payment is set at between 5% and 30% of a sum equal to twelve times the…

The purchaser may increase the amount of the advance payment above 30% of the amount calculated in accordance with the provisions of article R. 2191-7. In this case, it may make payment conditional upon the provision of a first demand guarantee. This guarantee may cover all or part of the advance payment. The two parties may agree to substitute this guarantee with a personal and joint guarantee. The provision of…

The amount of the advance payment may not be affected by the implementation of a price variation clause.

The terms of the contract specify the conditions for payment of the advance and its rate.