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This note provides a general overview of the law and practice relating to the execution of contracts in France. It considers:

• When a written contract is required and the mandatory requirements and formalities for executing certain contracts;
• The differences between a private deed (acte sous seing privé) and a notarial deed (acte notarié) and when a notarial deed is mandatory;
• How companies, including overseas companies, validly execute contracts;
• The procedures for conducting virtual closings and for applying electronic signatures to documents.

Find the full contribution on the PLC Practical Law (Thomson Reuters) website: Executing Contracts in France | Practical Law.

This comprehensive guide details the legal framework and procedural steps for dissolving a French business company incorporated under the SA, SAS, or SARL scheme, including:

• Shareholder resolutions and required voting majorities;
• Appointment and duties of the liquidator;
• Legal formalities, including publication and registration requirements;
• Distribution of assets and liability considerations for shareholders;
• Potential risks, including tax and employment law implications.

This resource provides valuable insights for legal professionals, business owners, and investors dealing with corporate dissolution in France.

Reed the full contribution on the PLC Practical Law (Thomson Reuters) website: Closing Down a Solvent Private Company (France) | Practical Law.