Only organisations whose sole purpose is to participate, through the payment of financial aid, in the creation or takeover of a business and those defined by articles L. 511-1 et seq. of the French Monetary and Financial Code may be authorised.
These organisations are audited by a statutory auditor, as defined by articles L. 822-1 et seq. of the French Commercial Code.
In order to be accredited, organisations must demonstrate the following characteristics:
1° Their capacity and expertise in receiving and advising business start-ups or takeovers;
2° Recognised expertise in financial matters;
3° Experience in raising additional financing;
4° Technical resources adapted to the exercise of this mandate.