Commercial Agency Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This commercial agency agreement appoints an agent to negotiate or conclude sales on behalf of a principal. It sets out the territory, commission and duties of each side and addresses compensation on termination under the Commercial Agents Regulations.

Who is this template for?

It suits manufacturers, suppliers and principals appointing sales agents, and the agents themselves, in England and Wales. Use it where an agent represents a business to win customers and earn commission.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the appointment:

• Parties — identifies the principal and the agent.
• Appointment and territory — scope and area of operation.
• Authority of the agent — what the agent may do.
• Agent’s duties — obligations of the agent.
• Principal’s duties — obligations of the principal.
• Commission — how and when commission is earned and paid.
• Expenses — treatment of expenses.
• Term — duration of the agreement.
• Termination — ending the agreement.
• Compensation on termination — agent’s entitlement on ending.
• Confidentiality — handling of confidential information.
• Intellectual property — use of brands and materials.
• Indemnity and liability — responsibility for losses.
• Governing law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Entire agreement — the whole agreement between the parties.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set out the territory and commission and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales law.