We have other sales agency and distribution agreements here:
Please read the introductions to all before you choose which is best for you.
Who will use this document?
Any person:
· with an existing agents network wanting to change the agreements to comply with the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993;
· looking to set up an agency for the sale of goods in the EU;
· looking to set up an agency only within the UK;
· looking to set up an agency outside the EU;
Key features:
· this document is for the usual commission agency arrangement where the agent takes orders and the Principal delivers and collects money. If you want to use the services of a “manufacturer’s agent”, this agreement is appropriate.
· includes provision for compliance with the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993;
· good for sales anywhere in the World or locally;
· principal retains title of the goods until they are delivered and paid for.
Why use this document?
Because this document is designed to protect your business, provide an administrative framework for your arrangements with agents, assist you in complying with the regulations and be totally fair to your agents.
The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 say that you must make certain provisions in a contract of sales agency with an agent resident in the EU. This document is designed for use inside or outside the EU. The notes advise what may safely be changed if change is required.
This document includes provision for:
· the structure of the agreement;
· agents general duties;
· agents arrangements for selling the goods;
· rights and duties of principal;
· retention of title by principal;
· commission and administration arrangements;
· confidentiality;
· prevention of competition by agent after termination;
· what happens on termination;
