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Merger Control
Merger control in France is under the responsibility of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry, who may request a consultative opinion from the Competition Council. The General Directorate for Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) is in charge of the enforcement of merger control rules.
When a concentration exceeds turnover-based thresholds established in the EC Merger Regulation, it is subject to control by the European Commission. In accordance with the principle of close and constant liaison between the Commission and the Member States, the DGCCRF participates in Community procedures and defines the French positions.
According to the provisions of the Commercial code after modification by the New Economic Regulation Bill, these pages allow you to follow the progress of a merger case, from the initial invitation to comment to the final decision and opinion published in the Official Bulletin of Competition (BOCCRF)
Guidelines for french merger control (Version of April 30th, 2007)
Merger notification and procedures template - International Competition Network (PDF 100 Ko) 
Contact
Office of Mergers and State aid (B3)
General Directorate for Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF)
Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry 59, boulevard Vincent Auriol Teledoc 031
F - 75 703 Paris Cedex 13
Tel.: +33 1 44 97 23 33
Facsimile: +33 1 44 97 34 67
concentrations@dgccrf.finances.gouv.fr
Merger notifications can be sent by mail or delivered to the secretariat of the Office, Monday through Friday from 9am to 12am and from 2pm to 6pm
actualisé en août 2007
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