Good news : trust concept finally introduced into French law

Journal
Author
Marciniak, S.
Country
France
Published Date
Issue
Finance and Capital Markets (formerly Derivatives & Financial Instruments) 2007 (Volume 9), No. 6
FormatPDF
EUR
45
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50 (VAT excl.)

After years of debate and three withdrawn projects, the trust concept of fiduciary management (fiducie) has finally been introduced in French law. This article considers the legal features of a fiducie, as well as the tax and accounting treatment of the establishment, existence and termination thereof.