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Part 5 bis - Provisions Relating to Tax on Enterprises

Chapter 1 - Basic Rules

Article 159 bis 5

[GTL Notes: Specified instances where Special Provisions can continue]

In exception from the provisions of Article 159 bis of this Law, the enterprise shall continue to be subject to the provisions of this part in the following cases:

  1. Change of activity to any other activity falling within the provisions of Article 159 bis 1 of this Law;

  2. Increase of capital or gross income or average number of employees to above the limits specified in Article 159 bis 3, 2 and 4 of this Law, provided that such increase should not exceed the percentage or the number prescribed by the Chairman;

  3. Carrying on an additional activity on condition that the capital, gross income, or the average number of employees shall not exceed the limits specified in item 2 of this Article.