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Article L134-5 of the French Commercial code

Any element of remuneration that varies with the number or value of business transactions constitutes a commission within the meaning of this chapter.

Articles L. 134-6 to L. 134-9 apply when the agent is remunerated in whole or in part by the commission thus defined.

If the contract is silent, the commercial agent is entitled to remuneration in accordance with customary practice, in the sector of activity covered by his mandate, where he carries on his activity. In the absence of custom, the commercial agent is entitled to reasonable remuneration that takes into account all elements relating to the transaction.

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Article L134-5

Tout élément de la rémunération variant avec le nombre ou la valeur des affaires constitue une commission au sens du présent chapitre.

Les articles L. 134-6 à L. 134-9 s’appliquent lorsque l’agent est rémunéré en tout ou partie à la commission ainsi définie.

Dans le silence du contrat, l’agent commercial a droit à une rémunération conforme aux usages pratiqués, dans le secteur d’activité couvert par son mandat, là où il exerce son activité. En l’absence d’usages, l’agent commercial a droit à une rémunération raisonnable qui tient compte de tous les éléments qui ont trait à l’opération.

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