The completed file allowing this formality at the RCS must be filed during the month following this event (Article R. 123-66 of the Commercial Code) either:

• at the competent Commercial Formality Centre (CFE); or
• directly with the clerk of the court of the commercial court, in accordance with Article R. 123-5 of the Commercial Code (the so-called "Article 3" procedure of Decree No. 96-650 of 19 July 1996).

Establish and sign a lease management agreement of the business.

Publish a notice relating to the acquisition by lease management of the business in a journal authorised to accept legal announcements

The M2 printed forms duly completed and signed.

An original power of attorney of the legal representative if such did not sign the M2 forms.

A copy of the lease management agreement dated and signed by the parties.

A copy of the certification of publication in a journal of legal announcements of the lease management.

If it relates to an regulated business activity, attach the diploma, approval or authorisation of exercise issued by the supervisory authority of such business activity.

Enclose a cheque for 193.36 euros

Cheques must be made payable to the relevant GREFFE DU TRIBUNAL DE COMMERCE, and attached to the application.

Fees of the registry office: postage fees of extracts included. INPI: National institute of industrial property (paid by the registry office). BODACC: Bulletin Officiel des Annonces Civiles et Commerciales (Official Journal of Civil and Commercial Announcements) (paid by the registry office).