| International Contracts
Whether you are already working in more than one country or you want to expand your business activities into new territories, we have a wide range of specialist legal documents written by international lawyers for use in international business agreements.
We can also supply custom international law contracts for you - see the Legal Services section. |
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| A101 |
Agency Agreement (favouring the principal) |
£49.00 + VAT |
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This agent appointment is suitable for a principal, manufacturer or supplier, who wishes to appoint an agent on an exclusive basis in a defined territory for the sale of those goods. A fairly detailed agency agreement with 10 main clauses covering the agent's appointment, duration, minimum sales targets, principal's right to make direct sales in certain circumstances, general obligations of agent and principal, procedures for ordering products, intellectual property, termination, non-competition etc. This apponitment of an agent is designed to be compatible with EU law and has recently been updated.
This version is written from the point of view of the manufacturer or supplier - the principal. For a bias in favour of an agent see document No. 140
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| A102 |
Agency Agreement Template (favouring the Agent) |
£48.00 + VAT |
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Suitable for an agent who wishes to act as agent for a manufacturer or supplier on an exclusive basis in a defined territory.
A fairly detailed agreement with 10 main clauses covering the agent's appointment, duration, minimum sales targets, general obligations of agent and principal, procedures for ordering products, intellectual property, termination, non-competition etc. This version is written from the agent's point of view. For a bias in favour of a principal see document No. A101.
This document is designed as a template for international use. |
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| A109 |
Loan Agreement Contract Template (to a limited company) |
£30.00 + VAT |
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Simple agreement for a loan to a limited company in connection with its business, repayable with interest over a fixed term.
A straightforward form of contract with 14 clauses covering amount of the loan and initial drawdown, interest, repayment and prepayment, warranties from the borrower, information to be provided to the lender during the loan, undertakings of the borrower and provisions in the event of borrower's default.
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| A114 |
Representation Agreement Template |
£44.00 + VAT |
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Suitable for use where a principal (manufacturer or supplier) in country A appoints a company in country B to act as its sales agent in country B. Instead of receiving commission, a profit sharing arrangement gives the sales agent a percentage of the profit generated from sales each year.
The 12 main clauses deal with the sales agent's appointment and duties, duration, products and, particularly, financial arrangements which are more complex than most agency agreements. Also there are duties on the principal and clauses deal with IP, non-competition, termination etc. Worth considering where there is already a pattern of dealing between principal and agent and the parties want to develop that role. |
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| A115 |
Representation Agreement (Tendering Contract) |
£37.00 + VAT |
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Suitable where a company in one territory appoints a representative in another territory for the purpose of obtaining and forwarding tender invitations in return for a fee, with provisions for joint tendering.
Here the representative's activities are concentrated on providing the client with tender information and if matters work out, the representative might become the local agent or even partner of the client. 12 main clauses detail the duration, representative's duties, fees and expenses, tendering, confidentiality etc. |
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| A117 |
Distributorship Agreement Template (favouring the Principal) |
£48.00 + VAT |
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For use where a manufacturer or supplier appoints an exclusive distributor for the sale of its products in a defined overseas territory.
7 pages containing 9 main clauses dealing with the distributor's appointment, procedure for ordering products, price and payment, obligations of distributor, intellectual property and patents, confidentiality, termination etc. Here the distributor buys on its own account for re-sale - unlike an agent who sells on the principal's behalf.
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| A118 |
Distributorship Agreement (favouring the distributor) |
£48.00 + VAT |
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For use where a manufacturer appoints an exclusive distributor for the sale of its products in a defined overseas territory.
7 pages containing 9 main clauses dealing with the distributor's appointment, procedure for ordering products, price and payment, obligations of distributor, intellectual property and patents, confidentiality, termination etc. Here the distributor buys on its own account for re-sale - unlike an agent who sells on the principal's behalf
For an agreement favouring the Principal, see Document No. A117
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| A126 |
Licence for Manufacture & Sale |
£50.00 + VAT |
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Suitable where the inventor of a product licenses a company to manufacture and sell that product in return for a licence fee and royalties on sales.
The 15 clauses deal with the grant of a licence for manufacture and sale with a fairly long contract period envisaged. There are provisions dealing with the payment by the licensee of a licence fee as well as royalties with terms dealing with the calculation of royalties, payment, maintenance of records etc. The contract also deals with the provision of support by the licensor in the development phase and improvements which either party may make to the product. Other clauses detail territorial scope, confidentiality, patent infringement and termination.
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| A132 |
Commission Agreement |
£38.00 + VAT |
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An agreement between a company and a "consultant" where the company , which is likely to be a manufacturer or distributor, pays the consultant a commission on business introduced by the consultant.
This is a general purpose agreement for use by an individual or company who, in return for a commission, introduces business to a third party. This is not a formal agency agreement but is more suited to a 'one-off' arrangement between someone who has good contacts in a particular area and a company wishing to sell into that area.
The consultant's duties are little more than nominal, the main purpose of the agreement being to fix the amount and payment terms for commission. The contract has a fixed but renewable duration and is subject to confidentiality, with an arbitration clause in the event of disputes.
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| A134 |
Licence for Manufacture Overseas |
£50.00 + VAT |
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Granted by a producer of retail goods to a licensee to manufacture the goods for retail sale in a foreign country. For a licence agreement more appropriate to an inventor of a product licensing a company to manufacture and sell that product locally or overseas – see our document A126.
This Licence is suitable where the company granting the licence (the licensor), provides know-how and technical support to the licensee who undertakes product manufacture and sales. The document covers such matters as grant of the licence, duration, and the obligations of the licensor which include provision of technical support and, in some circumstances, supply of components for manufacture, advertising literature etc. The licensee's obligations are also dealt with. There are clauses allowing the use of the licensor's trade name for the product plus the method of calculating royalties and accounting for these. Export of goods beyond the territory of the agreement is dealt with and there are clauses covering confidentiality, termination, force majeure etc. |
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| A151 |
Supply Manufacture & Sale Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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For use where a manufacturer agrees to manufacture goods for exclusive sale to a buyer who supplies some or all of the raw materials. The buyer then acts as exclusive distributor for the sale of all products. The agreement contains clauses dealing with the procedures for ordering products, supplying materials and completed products, general obligations of buyer and manufacturer, pricing and payment and confidentiality etc.
This type of agreement is a useful template e.g. where a manufacturer agrees with the buyer to manufacture goods using recycled materials supplied by the buyer.
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| A153 |
Appointment of Sales Consultant |
£35.00 + VAT |
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Suitable for use by a company that wishes to appoint an individual to provide services as a self-employed consultant promoting the products sold by the Company in return for agreed fees and expenses (and, perhaps, commission on sales). The Consultant is not an agent and has no authority to make sales on the Company’s behalf.
The agreement is prepared in the form of a letter to be issued on the company’s notepaper and countersigned by the consultant.
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| A176SA |
South African Shareholders Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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For use by individuals and/or companies that are shareholders in a limited company. This comprehensive agreement, governed by South African law, containing 24 separate clauses, sets out the shareholdings and responsibilities of each shareholder, the financing of the company, meetings and voting rights of directors and shareholders, matters requiring a specified majority vote, transfers of shares including pre-emption rights, restraint of trade and what happens if there is a dispute among the shareholders. While designed for use in South Africa most of this Agreement can be used in other countries. |
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| A184 |
Manufacture & Supply Agreement |
£49.00 + VAT |
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An agreement of 14 clauses where a company in the business of selling products appoints a manufacturer to produce certain products to meet the specification supplied by the company and on the basis of orders issued by the company to the manufacturer. The agreement contains 14 comprehensive clauses covering manufacturer’s obligations, ordering, delivery, warranties, pricing & payment, intellectual property, etc
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| A188 |
Joint Venture Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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This is a Joint Venture Agreement for two parties and it contemplates that they will collaborate with each other on a number of projects. It is assumed that both parties are limited companies. The agreement is comprehensive and contains 24 clauses dealing, among other things, with the management of the Joint Venture, decision making processes, funding and the liabilities and duties of the joint venture partners. |
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| B104 |
Arbitration Agreement |
£38.00 + VAT |
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This Arbitration Agreement is designed for use where an employer, main contractor and subcontractor agree to refer disputes arising out of a project to the same arbitrator. It is suitable for international or domestic disputes.
The agreement contains 11 clauses which set out the basic structure to be adopted including:
- the method of appointing the arbitrator
- place, language and law of arbitration procedure for written submission by each of the parties
- arrangement for the costs of the arbitration to be divided amongst the parties
- a commitment to be bound by the terms of the arbitration.
There is also a clause dealing with partial settlement before the arbitration has been completed.
The schedules will contain details of relevant contracts, disputes and matters to be decided by the arbitrator. |
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| B140 |
Tender Bond |
£15.00 + VAT |
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For use where a buyer or developer is obtaining tenders for a contract and requires a bond as security against the risk of the successful bidder failing to enter into the contract. A single page document giving the beneficiary the right to call the bond on demand within a specified period and for a maximum specified amount
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| B146 |
Performance Bond |
£20.00 + VAT |
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An on-demand performance bond which contains certain conditions, in the form of statements that need to accompany a call by the beneficiary.
The bond is designed for use as security for a construction contract. |
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| E109 |
Expatriate Contract of Employment |
£40.00 + VAT |
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Long form of contract containing 16 clauses plus a schedule which will contain specific details of salary, housing, travel and other benefits. This contract is suitable for a company in one country that employs foreign nationals to work for it.
The formal contract has 16 clauses covering the appointment of the employee, basic duties, contract period, salary and benefits as well as termination provisions. The schedule contains a menu of benefits with a number of alternatives (e.g. provision of furnished accommodation or a housing grant) and such matters as settling-in grant, bonus, travel allowances etc. From the information available the company can prepare its own particular schedule.
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| E116 |
Appointment of Employee to Overseas Post |
£35.00 + VAT |
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In the form of a letter from the employer to the employee, setting out the terms of the employment and expatriate benefits for an executive. Suitable as a basis both for a new recruit and an existing employee who is to be posted overseas.
There are 16 paragraphs setting out the terms of the appointment. In addition to the usual provisions there are terms dealing with travel arrangements, accommodation, children's education and medical treatment etc
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| US101 |
Exclusive Distributor Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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A comprehensive Exclusive Distributor Agreement for use between a manufacturer and a corporation or individual who is appointed as exclusive distributor for the sale of Manufacturer’s products in a defined territory. The 14 page agreement is designed for use in particular when U.S. law applies but its terms can be applicable elsewhere. The agreement, which is suitable for international or domestic use, contains 17 articles dealing with the duties of the parties, terms of sale of products, warranties, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, non-competition, indemnity, termination etc. The agreement comes with 8 pages of explanatory notes which can be viewed in our Info Centre. |
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| US102 |
Exclusive Sales Representative Agreement |
£50.00 + VAT |
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A comprehensive agreement for use between a manufacturer and a corporation or individual who is appointed as exclusive sales representative for the sale of a Manufacturer’s products in a defined territory. The 12 page agreement is designed for use in any state of the USA and it can also be used in an international context. The agreement contains 17 clauses dealing with the duties of the parties, terms of solicitation of sales, compensation, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, non-competition, indemnification, termination etc. |
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| US113 |
Legal Opinion |
£38.00 + VAT |
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This document is designed for use by a lawyer or law firm that is rendering a legal opinion to another person in connection with a transaction for a client. The form contains legal boilerplate for the most commonly-requested legal opinions, such as due incorporation, power to enter into transaction, due execution and delivery of transaction documents, etc. It also contains language providing for customary exclusions from the scope of the legal opinions. This form is intended for use in any state in the United States. |
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