The amended finance act of 1995 has approved the administrative commentaries which allow partnerships which result from the conversion of joint stock companies to elect for the payment of corporate income tax. This election must be made before the end of the third month following the conversion. This new provision applies to elections made as from August 1, 1995, the conversions should therefore have been made since May 1, 1995.

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