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registration number at the Registerof Commerce and Securities;
10) thestart date, by the person under obligation toregister, of his activity,andwhere appropriate,
that of other subsidiaries and establishments;
11) Any other statement provided for by specific texts.
ARTICLE45–To support his application,theapplicantisrequired to submit the following
supporting documents irrespective of their form or support:
1) an extract of his birth certificate or any administrative document to prove his identity;
2) an extract of his marriage certificate, where necessary;
3) a solemn declaration signed by the applicant and assertingthat he is not subject to any
bansprovided for in article10above. Thissolemn declaration shall be made withinseventyfive (75) days from the registration by submitting an extract of criminal recordsor, a
document serving in lieu;
4) a certificate of residence;
5) acopyofproperty titleorleaseor a deed of occupancy of the main establishment and, where
appropriate,that of other institutions and subsidiaries;
6) in case of acquisition or lease of a businessa copy of the deed of purchase or management
lease;
7) where applicable, prior permission to carry out the business;
8) Where appropriate, supporting documents required by specific texts.
Section 2 - Registration of Legal Entities
ARTICLE 46-Legal entities required by legal provisions to register must apply for registration
within one month of their formation to the clerk of the competentcourt orofthe competentbody
inthe Stateparty in which their registered office or mainestablishment is located.
Such request with the form provided for in Article 39 above shall state the:
1) company name or trade name or brand, as the case may be;
2) where appropriate, the logo or brand;

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