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03/10/13
Legal advice: free consultation from 7 to 13 October in Paris. Register now!
From 7 to 13 October 2013, lawyers on the Paris bar association are joining forces to provide free answers to all legal questions.
03/10/13
10 and 11 October 2013: 16th edition of Regional Days for Company Creation in Rennes
The date is set for Thursday 10 and Friday 11 October at the Parc Expo - Rennes Airport for the 2013 edition of Regional Days for Company Creation.
24/09/13
A study has revealed the lack of collaboration between the IS Director and marketing director
According to an Accenture survey led with 400 marketing managers and 250 information system directors, only 1 in 10 believes that "collaboration between their respective posts is sufficient".
24/09/13
French companies: the cost of infringement of electronic data
According to the "Cost of Data Breach" survey published by Symantec Corp and Ponemon Institute, the costs related to breaches of data for French companies increased by 11% in 2012 compared with 2011.
24/09/13
Electronic declaration and payment of VAT: reduction in the turnover threshold
Until 1 October 2013, the threshold for turnover beyond which a company not subject to corporation tax is obligated to use the tele-process for VAT is 230,000 excluding tax.
24/09/13
From 2 to 4 October 2013: come and visit us at the Congress for Chartered Accountants in Dijon!
On 2, 3 and 4 October 2013, Infogreffe looks forward to welcoming you at the Congress of Chartered Accountants (stand T99).
24/09/13
From 3 to 13 October 2013: InnovationWeek events dedicate to innovation across France
The purpose of InnovationWeek is to promote innovation as undertaken by all economic stakeholders in France, and notably at local level.
24/09/13
Computerisation of electronic communication and notification procedures between lawyers within Commercial Courts
Electronic communication between lawyers to the Commercial Courts is now supported by technical guarantees.
24/09/13
Three decrees pertaining to training of notary publics published on the Official Journal on 22 August 2013
Three decrees pertaining to training of notary publics published in the Official Journal determine the list of diplomas accepted in dispensation, the terms and conditions for accessing professional training centres and the examination terms and conditions per module and placement.
20/09/13
Professional bailiff examination: dates and place of exams
The written and oral professional bailiff exams will take place respectively in October and November 2013.
20/09/13
An increasing number of temporary workers in the finance sector
According to a survey undertaken in June 2013, 68% of companies asked hire specialist temporary employees in financing and accounting.
20/09/13
Company transfer in the framework of a generation contract
The criteria for the aid paid when a company manager recruits a young person under 26 years of age in the framework of the generation contract have just been modified in the event of departure of the company manager.
20/09/13
2013 Session for professional aptitude exams as legal administrator and representative
The exam dates for the professional aptitude exams as legal administrator and representative have just been decided.
20/09/13
Property appreciation: what has changed since 1 September 2013
Until now exonerated from tax when owning a property, appreciation has now become taxable from 22 years of ownership.
13/09/13
Notice to users: Infogreffe is branching out to social networks! Join us!
Always listening to what you need, we wanted to be closer to you and have decided to opt for action through interaction. This is why, today, we are present on the three main social networking sites.
13/09/13
Streamlining administrative disputes
Decree no. 2013-730 of 13 August 2013 amends the administrative justice code (regulatory section) on revisions of the list of disputes falling within the scope of the judge for administrative courts, the list of disputes which may be exempt from pleadings by the public prosecutor, and the first instance jurisdictional competence devolved to administrative appeal courts.
13/09/13
AMF informs distributors of financial income on remuneration
The Financial Market Authority (AMF) has just published a recommendation on remunerations and benefits received by investment service providers and financial investment advisers.
13/09/13
Lawyers and bailiffs unite to facilitate their work and increase responsiveness in civil matters
A protocol pertaining to use of an electronic schedule of hearings before an investigating judge has just been signed by three Parisian institutions: the chamber of justice, the district court and the bar association.
13/09/13
Recent developments in the obligation to inform, warn and consult for a credit dispensing bank
Since 2005, credit dispensers have had an obligation to warn borrowers. The banker, or credit intermediary, should notify a loyal and duly informed borrower, as to its "financial capacities" and "risks of debt levels due to loans".
05/09/13
The risk of compliance is the major concern of wealth managers
In 2013, the risk of compliance replaced the risk of reputation, becoming the major concern of wealth managers.
05/09/13
The eCommerce Paris 2013 fair will be held at Porte de Versailles from 24 to 26 September.
This year, the eCommerce Paris fair will be held at Porte de Versailles on 24, 25 and 26 September.
05/09/13
Results of the eighth annual barometer for large group relations - SMEs
During the summer conference of the Medef, the Observatory for Relations with Large Companies - innovative SMEs presented the results of its annual survey.
05/09/13
Launch of the Ministry for Justice official Twitter account
Since Monday 2 September 2013, the Minister for Justice has had an official Twitter account.
05/09/13
Chartered accountants involved to help fund very small companies
The order of chartered accountants has developed a credit for very small companies (TPE). Named "Funding very small companies up to 25,000", the objective is to assist companies with fewer than 20 employees to fund their rolling cash flow requirements.
05/09/13
Legal map: access to justice reevaluated in eight cities
The Minister for Justice wanted to reevaluate the legal situation of eight cities after being affected by the reform of the legal map in 2008.
28/08/13
Overview of risk management in 2013: Global Risk Management Survey
Risk management is often a hazy subject for Board of Directors, however, it is an essential subject for good daily governance.
28/08/13
Take part in the new 2013 survey on public purchasing
The union of Public Purchasing Groups (UGAP) along with the Décision Achats magazine, is launching the 2013 edition of the barometer on development of the profession and purchasing practices in the public sector.
28/08/13
The ACOSS has provided further clarification as to the exceptional early unblocking mechanism for participation and profit sharing
The Central Social Security Agency (ACOSS) has provided two clarifications on the exceptional early unblocking mechanism for participation and profit sharing.
28/08/13
Three notices by the CCRCS concerning formalities for declaring the assignment of EIRL wealth
The Coordination Committee of the Trade and Companies Register (CCRCS) has issued three notices at the start of the year for clarifying activities of sole trader with limited liability (EIRL).
20/08/13
The new European payment system SEP in place within 6 months!
From 1 February 2014, only SEPA European payments and debits will be authorised. All services concerned within the company should prepare for SEPA migration which makes provision for generalisation at European level of the unique bank identification number (IBAN).
20/08/13
The Council of the Paris Bar Association has voted for creation of the status of protective lawyer
A new post, of protective lawyer, has been voted by the Council of the Paris Bar Association on 9 July 2013. This post will focus on protection of vulnerable adults.
20/08/13
Payment conditions for the contribution due by employers under the professional security contract
For companies with fewer than 1,000 employees, "employers are bound to offer, at the time of an interview or following the last meeting of staff representatives, a professional security contract [CSP] for each employee due to be dismissed for economic reasons. "
20/08/13
The ARCEP is deprived of sanction powers by the Constitutional Council
For annulment of a fine handed down by the ARCEP, the cable operator Numéricable asked the Council of State to ask a Priority Constitutional Question (QPC) to the constitutional council. For Numéricable, article L36-11 of the Electronic Post and Communication Code did not comply with article 16 of the Declaration of Human and Citizen's Rights as it did not guarantee the separation of powers.
23/07/13
Economic observatory: the results of collective proceedings
The first letter from the Economic Observatory of the National Council of Legal Administrators and Representatives (CNAJMJ) has been published.
23/07/13
Insurance: lack of interest by ETI managers in risk management
The 2013 report published by Mactavish has shown an inadequacy between risk taking by intermediate sized companies (ETI) and the management of same risks by insurance companies and professionals.
23/07/13
The new version of EUR-Lex is online!
EUR-Lex, the European equivalent of the French Légifrance site, allows free 24 hours access to European Union law and other documents pertaining to community law considered as public.
23/07/13
24 hour Customer Relations: 2013 edition
On 10 October, the 24 hour Customer Relations event will take place in all regions of France.
23/07/13
Online account filing: benefit from one additional month
In direct extension of the public service mission conferred to clerks at the Commercial Courts, Infogrefffe is making headway in the dematerialisation of the main formalities to be undertaken with the latters.
18/07/13
Launch of BPI France took place on 12 July 2013
21 billion euros is the capital amount now granted to Banque Publique d'investissement (BPI) France to support companies.
18/07/13
Collaboration between companies is deemed more positive in 2013
The Peak Collaborative Index indicator allows for qualification of the collaborative level of intercompany relations by analysing the practices of over 100 French industrial firms (clients and suppliers).
12/07/13
New services available to lawyers by their Orders
Two new services intended for lawyers are currently being rolled out in parallel at national level.
12/07/13
New directive pertaining to annual and consolidated accounts
WIth application of European Directive 2013/34/EU, accounting obligations will now depend on the size of a company.
12/07/13
DILA Report (2012): a unique digital portal will centralise all legal publications
The Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (DILA) has indicated, in its 2012 report, opening of a unique digital portal pooling all legal publications concerning French firms.
12/07/13
Payment exemption deadlines for two new sectors
Two decrees have ratified the interprofessional agreements applicable to different sectors aimed at assisting economic stakeholders to pay their suppliers with longer payment terms than those for which provision is made under article L 441-6 of the Commercial Code.
12/07/13
Entrepreneur poll: "the heros are tired"
The national poll led last May by the Entrepreneurial Commission of the MEDEF for business leaders has published its results.
04/07/13
Infogreffe is on Twitter!
Infogreffe has launched its official twitter account "@Infogreffe" to create a point of contact with users, to allow them to access latest legal information about companies and to notify them about innovations led by Commercial Court registries.
04/07/13
Administrative and Financial Decision-makers congress: on course!
Intended for financial decision-makers, the Administrative and Financial decision-maker congress will take place on 9 July at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
04/07/13
The chartered accountant diploma is becoming widespread
The certificate of aptitude in the role of chartered accountant (CAFCAC) is now accessible for all candidates holding a master's degree.
04/07/13
10th Marketing Assizes
Meeting on 17 September for the tenth marketing assizes which will take place at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris.
01/07/13
Development of the online gaming sector according to the regulator
In its 2012 business report, the Online Gaming Sector Regulatory (ARJEL) underlined market development of games of money and chance online.
01/07/13
Receive an advance on CICE in 2013
In 2014, all companies will benefit, without any special proceedings, from a Competitiveness and Employment Tax Credit (CICE). From today, some companies can benefit from these advantages.
24/06/13
Bailiff deed deemed inadmissible by the Court of Cassation
The Court of Cassation has just confirmed the enforceable nature of notice served by a bailiff. The tenant of any commercial premises had served notice by mistake, and had then tried to serve a request for renewal of the lease, annulling and replacing the previous notice.
24/06/13
Effective entry of the tax increase on short term temporary contracts
The Employment Security Law making provision for a tax increase on short-term temporary contracts will be effective as at 1 July 2013.
24/06/13
"Chartered accountant" mobile app
The Chartered Accountant mobile app is an initiative by the Regional Order for Chartered Accountants in Burgundy Franche-Comté, also taken up by the Regional Order in Languedoc.
24/06/13
The profession of lawyer in figures
The Observatory of the National Council of the Bar Association has just published the main data concerning the profession of lawyer.
24/06/13
Study into the prevention of company difficulties
Requests and the initiation of appointments for ad hoc representatives and requests for initiation of conciliation proceedings have increased since 2009, as observed by a study published by the Ministry for Justice.
14/06/13
2012 business report from the National Council of Clerks
Carried by the challenges of the profession, the National Council of Clerks at Commercial Courts (CNG) has just published its 2012 business report.
14/06/13
Energy saving certificate: user guide
In the framework of the EEC, energy and fuel suppliers have the obligation of making energy savings. This may be certified by an auditor.
13/06/13
Identifying marketing priorities in eight questions
To organise its marketing activities, prioritising short-term activities with a view to preparing the future, a health overview in eight questions is offered to companies.
05/06/13
Online tax information for company founders
The new version of the tax information guide for company founders is available at www.impots.gouv.fr.
03/06/13
The Aquitaine trade show
For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Aquitaine Trade Show will take place on 6 and 7 June in Bordeaux on the theme of "Objective: enterprising".
03/06/13
TPE Union: the new union for very small companies
With over 3 million companies with between 0 to 9 employees, very small companies (TPEs) account for 95% of French companies. There has existed for only a short period of time a dedicated union aimed at bringing together and defending these economic players.
03/06/13
Electronic signatures and Signexpert, on Infogreffe
Since May 2013, chartered accountants holding a Signexpert certificate can file the balance sheets of their clients on the Infogreffe website.
03/06/13
Marketing and Web Fair
On 12 and 13 June, at the Porte de Versailles in Paris, 3.0 marketing and 3.0 web specialists can take part in a series of conferences on: "The purpose of Web3: in direct relation with end users".
31/05/13
Company transmission days 2013
On 3 and 4 June, all entrepreneurs, transferors and purchasers of companies will meet at the Palais des Congrès in Paris for the 3rd Company Transmission Day (JTE).
29/05/13
Crowdfunding: user guide
The surge in crowdfunding, or participative financing, has led the Financial Market Authorities (AMF) and the Prudential Control Authorities (ACP) to publish two guides.
29/05/13
Afnor standard and validity of Internet reports
The Paris Court of Appeal provides clarification of the Afnor standard pertaining to the validity of on-line reports.
29/05/13
CICE certification by an auditor
Auditors may now provide a certification to companies wishing to benefit from pre-financing as part of the implementation of the tax credit for competitiveness and employment.
29/05/13
Entrepreneurial conferences: next steps
After four months of debate and nine working groups, the entrepreneurial conferences concluded at the end of April 2013 with the definition of 44 measures demonstrating governmental support of entrepreneurs.
29/05/13
Establishment of fifteen new notarial offices
The filing date for application files for the competition for establishment of fifteen notarial offices in France is extended to Thursday 20 June 2013.
27/05/13
Masters 2 Prize of the National Council of Court Clerks
The National Council of Commercial Court Clerks has launched a new edition of the Masters 2 Prize. This competition is open to Master 2 students, with entries closing on 15 July 2013.
22/05/13
Chartered accountants in service of taxpayers
Chartered accountants assist the general public in their tax returns for 2012.
16/05/13
Free consultation with chartered accountants
From Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 May 2013, taxpayers in the Parisian region can receive free consultations with chartered accountants.
16/05/13
25th Franco-German Economic and Financial Council
On 7 May 2013, at the Freie Universität in Berlin, the 25th Franco-German Economic and Financial Council took place.
13/05/13
European Congress of Credit Managers
An essential event in the profession, the Pan-European FECMA Credit Management Congress
07/05/13
Close of conferences on entrepreneurship: major measures
During the conferences on entrepreneurship of 29 April...
16/04/13
Adoption by the Parliament of a generation contract
Encouraging skills transfer by creating youth - senior partnerships; this is the purpose of the generation contract which targets the recruitment under full-time employment contracts for employees under 26 years of age whilst retaining employees over 57 years of age.
16/04/13
Purchasers faced with risks
The Conferences of Purchasing Departments will take place in Paris from 16 to 18 April at the Porte de Versailles. Their partner, the Company of Directors and Purchasers of France (CDAF), has chosen, for this edition, to address risk management.
16/04/13
A White Paper on risk management
The integration of "risk management" into a reference frame by the AMF (Financial Market Authorities) imposed upon companies a greater level of transparency of their objectives in terms of risk.
16/04/13
The CICE should be entered under which accounting heading?
The College of the Accounting Standards Authority (ANC) has defined the accounting treatment for the Competitiveness and Employment Tax Credit (CICE).
16/04/13
Disappearance of the "dual copy" of the INPI
With computerisation of procedures, filing and requests for incorporation on the Trade and Companies Register are simplified.
08/04/13
4th Seminar of RPVA and e-barreau Trainers
Sixty volunteer lawyer-RPVA and e-barreau trainers met on 21 December during the 4th National Meetings of Approved Trainers.
08/04/13
Two additional years for Credit Mediation
The credit mediation mechanism was developed in October 2008 to facilitate and streamline negotiations between banks and companies when making requests for credit or credit renewal.
08/04/13
A marketing label for SMEs
In order to support SMEs in their marketing activities, ADETEM, supported by the Directorate General for Competitiveness, Industry and Services (DGCIS) and the Ministry for Improving Productivity, presents a complete marketing platform and directory of marketing professionals.
08/04/13
European seminar at the Council of State
This was the first meeting between two institutions: the legal department of the European Parliament and the Council of State. It took place on 20 February, at the initiative of the deputy chair of the Council of State.
08/04/13
Symposium of 25 April 2013 at Palais d'Iéna
What is the future of the justice mandate in light of the latest developments in European law? This question will be asked during the symposium which will take place on 25 April at Palais d'Iéna in Paris.
08/04/13
Annual University in Marrakesh: the risk in questions!
In Morocco, from 21 to 23 March 2013, the fifteenth edition of the University of the National Union of Bailiffs (UNHJ) took place, with the theme of risk management by entrepreneur bailiffs.
08/04/13
New office of the National Council
The National Council of the CNCC1 has renewed its national office; twelve new members will hold a mandate over the period 2013-2014.
08/04/13
Joseph Zorgniotti, new Chairman of the Council of Chartered Accountants
An election which occurred after numerous responsibilities successively exercised successively at the regional and national level, including the Chairmanship of ECT (Chartered Accountants and Auditors in France).
08/04/13
109th Congress of French Notaries
It is a new theme which will be addressed during the 109th Congress of French Notaries which will take place in Lyon from 16 to 19 June 2013.
08/04/13
Majority shareholders and the 2013 Finance Law
With the 2013 Finance Law, changes were made to the dividends of the majority manager of a SARL (Private Limited Company) and taxation of capital gains.
08/04/13
Find out more about the company
On its new website, Infogreffe has created a "Subject specific" section in which a series of informative, reliable and complete files about companies are available on-line.
19/02/13
Infogreffe at the Entrepreneurial Trade Show
63,602 people visited the Paris edition of the Entrepreneurial Trade Show during the two days on which it was held, on 6 and 7 February 2013.
05/02/13
New website
Discover the new version of the Infogreffe website: a modern design, improved ergonomics, and new functions.
30/01/13
Infogreffe, a stakeholder in the Entrepreneurial Trade Show
On 6 and 7 February 2013, the Paris Entrepreneurial Trade Show presents, the twentieth consecutive year, its program of conferences and practical workshops for company founders and managers.
30/01/13
Property sales down in 2013
After an already declining 2012, French notaries are forecasting a drop from former sales in 2013. The volume may not exceed 550,000 properties, which is 20% below the high of 2012.
30/01/13
National Council of Bar Associations Action Lines for 2013
On 22 January 2013, the Chair of the National Council of Bar Associations (CNB), Christian Charrière-Bournazel, presented the traditional greetings of the profession to the press.
30/01/13
Fixed allowance for late payment
In order to combat payment delays in commercial transactions, a new decree (No. 2012-1115 of 2 October 2012) set forth a fixed allowance of 40 euros for collection fees.