Distributor and Dealership Agreements

Set up a distribution or dealership network, or hire an agent to promote your products with these downloadable template forms. Choose from exclusive or non-exclusive distributor contracts, also licensing, assignment and termination agreements.

Q. What is the difference between a distributor and an agent?

A. A distributor is a person or company which buys products from you and then resells them to customers or sub-distributors. You have no direct relationship with the end user - only with the distributor. And the financial risk for unsold products rests with the distributor, not with you. In essence, your distributor is your customer.

An agent, on the other hand, contracts with you and is acting on your behalf, not on its own. Your agent will have whatever authority to act in that capacity that you decide is appropriate, such as the authority to negotiate contracts, arrange sales or leases, market and promote your products. But any sale or lease contract will be between you and the customer, and the agent will not be a party to the contract.

Q. Is a dealer the same as a distributor?

A. They're similar but not the same. A dealer sells the supplier's products through a retail outlet, and may obtain the products either from the supplier directly or from a distributor. Dealers are often franchisees of the supplier.

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.

$7.99

Agency Agreement | United States

Hire an agent to work for your business in domestic markets with this Agency Agreement for U.S. companies.

The agent will perform certain specified duties and collect money on the company's behalf.
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 will be paid a fixed fee, plus reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of its duties.
Available in MS Word format. Download and customize it, use it as often as required.
Intended to be used only in the United States.

$12.49

Agency Agreement to Identify Prospective International Clients | Canada

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

Hiring an agent on the ground in the target country is a cost-effective way to determine whether there is a viable market there for your goods or services.
Finder's fees will be paid to the agent on a sliding scale, based on the dollar value of the project.
The agent is bound by confidentiality and nondisclosure provisions.
The agent will provide administrative services, arrange housing and transportation for company representatives, provide customs clearance, and expedite delivery of documents to the company during the course of negotiating and obtaining contracts.
This legal contract template is fully editable and can be easily customized to meet your needs.
The contract is governed by the laws of Canada.

$11.99

Agency Services Agreement

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.

$5.99

Assignment of Dealership Agreement

Assign a dealership interest to a third party with this Assignment of Dealership Agreement.

The dealer transfers and assigns all of its rights and interest in a Dealership Agreement to a third party assignee.
The form includes a Consent form which must be signed by the remaining party to the Dealership Agreement (such as a manufacturer or supplier).
This is a generic legal form which does not contain country-specific language or provisions.
The Assignment of Dealership Agreement form is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable.

$6.49

China Exclusive Product Distribution Agreement

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.

This China Exclusive Product Distribution Agreement template is downloadable and fully editable to meet your business needs.

$17.99

Commission Agreement for Independent Contractor

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.

$17.99

Confidentiality Agrement for Distributors

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.

$12.49 $9.99

Consignment Sale Agreement

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.