Foundations recognised as being of public utility: corporate tax allowance raised from €15,000 to €50,000
Article 5 of the Patronage Act raises from €15,000 to €50,000 the allowance provided for in Article 219 bis III of the General Tax Code. According to the Senate finance committee report, this allowance is reserved for foundations recognised as being of public utility, which pay reduced corporate tax rates on their investment income (24% or 10%). The bill provided for €30,000, raised to €40,000 by the National Assembly before the final amount of €50,000. The measure applies to tax due for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2003.
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Measure impact
Foundations recognised as being of public utility pay less corporate tax on the income from their assets.
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President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne
Administrative implementation
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