How to Set a Trademark Licence Royalty Rate in France
Trademark licence: how to structure the royalty, the royalty base, the guaranteed minimum and the negotiation variables. Legal framework: Article L. 714-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code (CPI).
Transfer of Undertaking in France: Must the Buyer of a Business Keep All Employees?
Does the buyer of a business (fonds de commerce) inherit the employment contracts? The automatic transfer under Article L. 1224-1 of the French Labour Code (Code du travail) and its conditions, explained.
Management Package in a French LBO: How It Works
How does a management package work in an LBO? Sweet equity, ratchet, BSA, AGA: mechanisms, economic logic and points to watch for managers.
Safeguard, Receivership or Liquidation: French Insolvency Procedures Compared
Safeguard proceedings apply before the cessation of payments, to restructure the business; judicial reorganisation and judicial liquidation apply to a business that has ceased payments.
Intragroup Cash Pooling in France: Corporate Interest and Other Validity Conditions
What conditions must an intragroup cash pooling agreement meet to be valid in France? Corporate interest, market rate, documentation, risk of misuse of corporate assets: what the law and case law require.
How to File for Judicial Liquidation in France: Steps and Practical Advice
When a corporate officer or business owner in difficulty is unable to turn around the company’s financial situation, the procedure of…
Creditor Rights in French Insolvency Proceedings: What Changes for Creditors
From the opening judgment, actions by prior creditors are stayed and payment of prior debts is prohibited.
Why Carry Out a TUP? The Benefits of a Universal Transfer of Assets in France
The universal transfer of assets and liabilities, commonly known as a TUP, is attracting more and more business leaders who want to reorganise their group or bring…
Dissolution Without Liquidation in France: Tax Consequences of a TUP for Companies
A universal transfer of assets and liabilities (Transmission Universelle de Patrimoine), often referred to by its acronym TUP, is a legal mechanism commonly used in the…
Tax Consequences of Liquidating a French Company
Liquidating a company triggers specific tax obligations for the company and its shareholders.
French Company Search: How to Check Whether a French Company Is Reliable
Before committing to a new organisation, check its reliability: legal information, financial health, reputation and any insolvency proceedings.
