{"id":44442,"date":"2025-08-27T01:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/eu\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=44442"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:48:38","slug":"required-documents-for-opening-account-france","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/eu\/help-center\/onboarding\/required-documents-for-opening-account-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Required Documents for Opening a World Account &#8211; France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc3b\">Welcome to our document guide! Here you&#8217;ll find all the documents needed for your WorldFirst journey, including helpful explanations and samples tailored to your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u0ad0b8c7\">Before starting onboarding, please have the following documents ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Certificate of Incorporation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Articles of Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Personal ID Documents <\/strong>(please provide one of the following)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\">\n<li>National ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving License<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Proof of Address <\/strong>(please provide one of the following)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\">\n<li>Bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Council letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenancy agreement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Proof of Trading <\/strong>(submit only if requested during review)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\">\n<li>Bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warehouse rental agreement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ub7e32a6f\"><em>Note: To help us process your application smoothly, please make sure all documents are up-to-date, clearly legible, and match the information you will provide during onboarding.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coi\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; text-transform: none;\">1. Certificate of Incorporation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f78da83b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"ubf3846a3\">We need to verify your company&#8217;s details with a Certificate of Incorporation. In France, Certificate of Incorporation refers to &#8220;<strong>Extrait Kbis<\/strong>&#8221; which serves as the official proof that a French commercial company is legally registered and has been incorporated. It is issued by <strong>French Commercial Courts (Registres du Commerce et des Soci\u00e9t\u00e9s).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"uf3c5c3a4\">The document includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Company name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration number (SIREN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of incorporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of company officers (directors, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about the company&#8217;s legal form (e.g., SARL, SAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any legal updates or changes recorded with the Commercial Registry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u4c749492\">Please refer to the sample below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135438410.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135438410-727x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44720\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aoa\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; text-transform: none;\">2. Articles of Association<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f78da83b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"u88c6251e\">The Articles of Association refer to &#8220;<strong>Statuts&#8221; <\/strong>in France. They usually include <strong>details about your company&#8217;s structure, operations, and governance, including its legal form, name, registered office, and purpose<\/strong>. They also outline <strong>the rules for managing the company, such as shareholder meetings, director appointments, and dividend distribution<\/strong>. These documents are legally binding on all shareholders and directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ua128c805\">Please refer to the sample below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135616274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135616274.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44721\" style=\"box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135643569.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821135643569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44722\" style=\"box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 22px;text-transform:none\">3. Personal ID Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f78da83b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"u2aab08e6\">As the applicant (serving as a director or business owner), please prepare your original ID document for identity verification. We can accept one of the following documents, provided it is valid and unexpired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>National ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u4f12a573\">Please refer to the details and samples below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nic\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; text-transform: none;\"><strong>a. National ID card<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u63202b21\">A national ID card must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be in colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a clear image of the individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be issued by the government of the country in which you are a citizen or resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show front and back images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u4dad91b8\">For examples from other regions, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/prado\/en\/search-by-document-country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Council website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140152213.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140152213.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44723\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; text-transform: none;\"><strong>b. Passport<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ua4930b3c\">A passport must\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be in colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a clear image of the individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be issued by the government of the country in which you are a citizen or resident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u9f4c59f6\">For examples from other regions, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/prado\/en\/search-by-document-country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Council website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140435751.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140435751.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44724\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"driving-license\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; text-transform: none;\"><strong>c. Driving License<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ue0da0067\">A driving licence must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be in colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a clear image of the individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be issued by the government of the country in which you are a citizen or resident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show front and back images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ucd60f1a8\">For examples from other regions, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/prado\/en\/search-by-document-country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Council website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140547353.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/38\/2025\/08\/20250821140547353.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44725\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poa\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; text-transform: none;\">4. Proof of Address<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f78da83b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"u01d6abd8\">Proof of Address is a document used to verify your personal address. <strong>Please ensure it matches the residential address submitted in your application<\/strong>. We can accept one of the following documents, provided it is no older than three months and clearly displays both your name and full residential address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Transactional bank statement (from a licensed and regulated bank)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility bill (not a mobile phone bill, but inclusive of broadband bills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government issued tax statement (e.g. council tax)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenancy agreement, the agreement should still be valid at the time of onboarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government issued household register\/resident register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ua4c3768a\">Please refer to the details and samples below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>a. Bank statement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u3f8d0a12\">A bank statement must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bank&#8217;s name \/ logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your full name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu-723x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44601\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu-723x1024.png 723w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu-360x510.png 360w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bank-eu.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>b. Utility bill<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u52b75ed9\">A utility bill must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The utility provider&#8217;s name \/ logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your full name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bill-eu.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bill-eu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44602\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bill-eu.png 428w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bill-eu-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/bill-eu-360x483.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>c. Council letter<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ud9a5dbda\">A council letter must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The council&#8217;s name \/ logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your full name and address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/council-eu.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/council-eu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44603\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/council-eu.png 571w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/council-eu-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/council-eu-360x464.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>d. Tenancy agreement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u5df5fe6e\">A tenancy agreement must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The landlord&#8217;s name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your full name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The period of residency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/sample-agrement.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/sample-agrement.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44604\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/sample-agrement.png 585w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/sample-agrement-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/sample-agrement-360x462.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pot\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; text-transform: none;\">5. Proof of Trading<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f78da83b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"u8d8a8ec7\">Proof of Trading is a document used to demonstrate that your company has a local presence\/actual trading activity within the EEA region. We can accept one of the following documents, provided it is no older than three months and clearly displays the company name and full address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Company transactional bank statement dated within the last 3 months, from a licensed EEA bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility bill under your company name within the last 3 months, such as a gas, electricity or water bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current proof of local office\/warehouse, such as corporate tenancy agreement of warehouse or company office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of ownership of your marketplace platform or online store (e.g. screenshot of the back end page\/admin page and the store front link)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ufdf0f795\">Please refer to the details and samples below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>a. Bank statement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"u22fdcf9d\">A bank statement must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bank&#8217;s name \/ logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company&#8217;s full name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267-723x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44621\" style=\"width:500px;box-shadow: 1px 1px 3px 3px #EEEEEE;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267-723x1024.png 723w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267-768x1087.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267-360x510.png 360w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/lQLPJxa3KDNX-uHNBPPNA3-wNx3tZG5I0jYIiynVbNsFAA_895_1267.png 895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>b. 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