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Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 6

Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 6

Multiple-member companies

Article 6

1.   Where the laws of a Member State require a company to be formed by more than one member, the fact that all the shares are held by one person or that the number of members has fallen below the legal minimum after incorporation of the company shall not lead to the automatic dissolution of the company. 2.   If, in the cases referred to in paragraph 1, the laws of a Member State permit the company to be wound up by order of the court, the judge having jurisdiction shall be able to give the company sufficient time to regularise its position. 3.   Where a winding-up order as referred to in paragraph 2 is made, the company shall enter into liquidation.

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CitationArticle 6 of Directive (EU) 2017/1132 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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