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Tax law

Fiscal fraud : new online examples of tax schemes

In order to inform tax payers and to better prevent fiscal fraud, the French Tax Administration (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques) hast just put up on its website a new page dedicated to fiscal control and the fight against fraud.

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On February 19, 2015
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Corporate law

Doing business in france – simplified stock company

Foreign corporations or individuals that intend to expand their activities to France should, at first, decide what business type is best suited to their objectives.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On February 10, 2015
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Tax law

Taxation of french management packages: capital gain or salary? be careful!

The Conseil d’Etat (French Council of State) confirms the reclassification of the capital gain as part of a French Package Management in wages.

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On January 26, 2015
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Corporate law

Joint venture in france: “sas” legal form may be a good option

A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On January 26, 2015
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Intellectual property and new technologies

French tv licensing (transmission via cable and satellite)

Delcade Law Firm has acquired a solid experience in French TV licensing and French TV media law.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 11, 2014
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Corporate law

French subsidiary vs french branch & french liaison office

The most common options for foreign companies establishing a business presence in France are: Setting up a Liaison Office in France (bureau de liaison). Incorporating a French Subsidiary (filiale). Setting up a local French Branch (succursale).

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 5, 2014
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Corporate law

Conflicts with a french shareholder: how to escape a joint venture

Generally, French joint ventures with a foreign shareholder are secured with deadlock resolution mechanisms. A number of methods are considered in order to break deadlocks of varying degrees, including:

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 17, 2014
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Corporate law

French corporate lawyer: a required business partner

In selecting French corporate lawyers, multinationals doing deals or operating in France seek to maximize : Expertise;Efficiency;Quality of work product

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 27, 2014
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Corporate law

Establishing a business in France: avoid the pitfalls with a French lawyer

Establishing a business in France is easy and can be successful if carefully prepared with a French lawyer.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 25, 2014
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Corporate law

A good way to enter the French market: the acquisition of a French company

Starting a business in France or Europe can be long and time consuming. The acquisition of a French company can be a good solution for the immediate benefit of an operating business in France and Europe.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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Corporate law

Joint venture in France: « SAS » legal form may be a good option

A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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Corporate law

French asset deal: an overview

The sale of assets, so long as it includes customer contracts, qualifies in France as a sale of a ‘business going-concern’ triggering a mandatory legal framework (art. 141-1 and followings of the French commercial code).

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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