Handelsvertretervertrag (Bezirksvertreter, hauptberuflich) – Englisch (Commercial agency agreement (regional agent, full-time))

Note on the translation: This document is a translation of the German-language model contract from mustervertrag-anwalt.de (horak.Rechtsanwälte). The model contract is based on German law; references to legislation relate to German laws. In the event of any questions regarding interpretation, the German legal terms shall prevail. If the matter involves cross-border issues, please have the template reviewed by a solicitor.

Commercial Agency Agreement

Between

…………………………………………………………………………

(Company name and registered office of the principal)

– hereinafter referred to as the ‘Company’ –

and

Mr/Ms

…………………………………………………………………………

(Name of commercial agent, address)

– hereinafter referred to as ‘commercial agents’ –

§ 1 Legal status of the commercial agent

As a district representative, the commercial agent acts on behalf of the company in the district…………………………………………………………… .

The Company’s right to carry out business in this district, either itself or through third parties, remains unaffected. The precise boundaries of this district are set out in the map extract attached as an Annex to this contract (Annex …).  Any amendments to the territory of representation shall only be effective if they are set out in an addendum to this contract signed by both contracting parties.

If, at the same time as a commercial agency agreement, another contract – such as a cooperation agreement – is to be concluded, it must be clearly stated in all contracts which provision is to apply in which circumstances. Where there are several sets of contracts, any ambiguity shall be interpreted against the party drawing up the contract.

The agency agreement covers all of the company’s products that form part of its production and sales range.