I. – The business property tax is assessed in the name of the persons carrying out the taxable activity, under the conditions laid down for direct taxation, subject to the same penalties or appeals.
II. – By way of exception to the provisions of I, the business property tax is assessed:
a) When the activity is carried out by unincorporated companies, in the name of the manager or managers;
b) When the activity is carried out under a trust contract, in the name of the trustee.