Frequently asked questions about Entreprise

It depends. The 10-day withdrawal right applies to non-professional buyers (Article L 271-1 CCH). If the SCI’s purpose includes real estate acquisition, it may be deemed professional (Cass. 3rd Civ., 24 Oct. 2012, No. 11-18.774).

Yes. Reminder: In the context of their professional activity, a sole proprietor risks their personal assets if the business incurs debts. As an exception, the law provides a mechanism to protect the primary residence by making it automatically unseizable (Article L526-1, paragraph 1 of the Commercial Code). You can also…

It depends. The 10-day withdrawal right applies to non-professional buyers (Article L 271-1 CCH). If the SCI’s purpose includes real estate acquisition, it may be deemed professional (Cass. 3rd Civ., 24 Oct. 2012, No. 11-18.774).

Yes. In civil companies, management may be carried out by someone who is not even a partner (Civil Code, Article 1846).

A document must be legalised when it is intended for use in a country that is not a signatory to the Hague Convention or to any international agreement waiving such formalities. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs maintains an up-to-date table listing the formalities required according to the destination…