Distributor and Dealership Agreements

Appoint an agent to perform certain specified duties and collect money on behalf of your company with this Agency Agreement for companies located in Canada.

• All funds received by the agent under the Agreement are received on behalf of the company and must be remitted to the company.
• The agent is paid a fee for its services, and will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of its duties.
• This legal document is governed by Canadian laws.
• The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Canadian companies can hire an overseas agent to help identify markets in other countries with this Agency Agreement template.

Canadian companies seeking to identify markets in other countries can use this Agency Agreement template to hire an overseas agent. This approach allows businesses to efficiently explore new opportunities by leveraging the expertise and presence of a local representative.

Benefits of Hiring an Overseas Agent

Engaging an agent in the target country is a cost-effective method for assessing the viability of your goods or services in unfamiliar markets. The agent’s local knowledge and connections can provide valuable insights, helping to determine whether expansion is practical and profitable.

Compensation Structure

The agent’s remuneration is structured as a finder’s fee, which is paid on a sliding scale according to the dollar value of each project. This ensures that compensation aligns with the success and scale of the projects undertaken.

Confidentiality and Nondisclosure

Agents are held to strict confidentiality and nondisclosure provisions, safeguarding sensitive company information throughout the engagement.

Scope of Services Provided by the Agent

• Administrative support
• Arrangement of housing and transportation for company representatives
• Customs clearance services
• Expedited delivery of documents to the company during contract negotiations and acquisition

Contract Customization and Choice of Law

This legal contract template is fully editable, allowing companies to tailor terms to their specific needs. All agreements established under this template are governed by the laws of Canada.

Hire an agent to perform specific services for your company with this downloadable Agency Services Agreement template.

• The agent must remit all money it has received on the company's behalf.
• The agent will be paid a specified fee for its services, plus reimbursement for any approved expenses.
• The Agreement will automatically renew unless canceled by either party.
• This is a generic legal form which can be used anywhere.
• The Agency Services Agreement template can be easily customized to fit your circumstances.

Appoint a distributor to represent your products within China under the terms of this Exclusive Product Distribution Agreement.

• The supplier will provide the distributor with sufficient products and with promotional materials, product information and technical training and support.
• The distributor is responsible for sales, after-sales service and technical support for customers within the territory.
• The distributor agrees not to act as a distributor for any competing product.
• The distributor must meet annual sales volume quotas. If the quotas are not met, the supplier has the right to terminate the agreement.
• This Chinese legal document is available in English language format. A Chinese translation may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.

Hire an agent to act as a distributor or sales representative for your goods and services with this Independent Contractor Commission Agreement (with Indemnity).

• The agreement contains options for either an exclusive or non-exclusive contract, depending on what your intentions are.
• The agent is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is responsible for paying his/her own income tax, insurance premiums and other remittances.
• The agent will be paid a commission on goods and services sold.
• The agent indemnifies the supplier against losses or claims, and must ensure that any third party it uses for purposes related to the Agreement executes an Indemnity stating that the third party will look solely to the agent, and not to the supplier, with respect to any claims it may have.
• The template includes an Indemnity Agreement to be signed by third parties.
• This form is fully editable and can be easily customized for your business needs.

Protect your company's trade secrets and sensitive product data by having all of your distributors sign this Confidentiality Agreement form.

• The distributor agrees not to disclose any confidential information provided by the supplier.
• The distributor agrees not to remove or interfere with any proprietary rights notices attached to the products.
• The distributor agrees not to develop, manufacture or reverse engineer the products.
• This form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable and reusable.
• This is a generic form that is not specific to a country or region, and can be used anywhere.

Sell goods on consignment with this Consignment Sale Agreement form between a supplier and a dealer.

• Selling goods on consignment gives independent suppliers (such as artisans, crafters, and collectors) a chance to sell their products without the major expenses of opening a retail location, or the heavy workload of running a mail order business.
• You (as supplier of the goods) pay the dealer (as seller of the goods) a percentage of each consignment sale.
• The supplier retains ownership of the consignment goods until they are sold or until the dealer pays the supplier for the goods and takes over ownership of them.
• The dealer is authorized to sell the goods under the supplier's standard conditions of sale, including any applicable warranties.
• The dealer is responsible for proper storage of all consignment goods in its possession and for keeping the goods insured in the name of the consignor.
• This is a generic legal form which does not contain references to specific laws of any country or region. It is fully customizable to fit your needs.
• Buy and download the form, fill in the information, and sign.

Hire an independent sales agent with this downloadable Contract Offer Letter for Canadian businesses.

• The company offers to retain the agent as a sales representative (on an independent contractor basis) for one of its locations in Canada.
• The letter sets out:
  • the territory allocated to the sales agent,
  • sales quotas to be met,
  • commission rate, draws, and base consulting fee,
  • expenses and travel allowance,
  • probation period,
  • termination,
  • independent contractor issues,
  • exclusivity of sales agent's services,
  • confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition clauses,
  • protection of the Company's business opportunity.
• This template can be used in any Canadian province or territory.
• Available in MS Word format.

Put together an Information Package for potential distributors using this downloadable template.

This downloadable template is designed to help you create a comprehensive Information Package for new distributors who are considering joining your distribution network.

The Information Package provides all the essential details that interested parties need to evaluate your business and distribution network thoroughly. It is available in MS Word format, making it easy to customize according to your specific needs.

Contents of the Information Package

1. Corporate History

Include an overview of your company's background, highlighting major milestones and achievements. This section helps potential distributors understand your organization's journey and growth.

2. Information About Company Principals

Provide details about your company principals, such as directors and officers. Include their roles, experience, and key contributions to the business to build credibility and trust with potential distributors.

3. Breakdown of Distributor Fees

Present a clear and detailed breakdown of all fees associated with becoming a distributor. This transparency enables interested parties to make informed financial decisions.

4. Financial Projections

Share relevant financial projections that outline expected performance and growth. This section should give potential distributors insight into the business's future prospects.

5. Distributor Application Form

A sample application form for potential distributors to complete and return to your company. This form collects necessary information and initiates the onboarding process.

Using the Template

The template is straightforward and is available in MS Word for easy customization, allowing you to tailor each section to fit your particular circumstances. Buy the form once, use as often as needed.

Sign up resellers to market and sell event merchandise with this downloadable Reseller Agreement template.

• This contract is ideal for vendors or distributors of promotional products and merchandise for special events like concerts and major national or international sporting events.
• The contract covers the sale of such items as T-shirts, posters, decals, car flags, CDs, and other materials created and marketed especially for the event.
• The vendor will supply the products and the reseller will promote, market and sell the products through its outlets and locations.
• Don't miss out on merchandising opportunities. Buy and download the Reseller Promotion Agreement to get your products to the marketplace.
• This is a generic legal contract that does not contain references to specific laws or regulations.