A distribution agreement, also known as a distributor agreement, is a contract between a supplying company with products to sell and another company that markets and sells the products. The distributor agrees to buy products from the supplier company and sell them to clients within certain geographical areas.
Essentials of Forming an Agreement: Parties - There must be two or more parties to form an agreement. Offer or proposal - The proposal must be made by one party to the other. The person(s) to whom the proposal has been made must clearly understand all the aspects and terms of the proposal.
Differences between agency and distribution An agent is appointed to negotiate or conclude contracts on the supplier's behalf. A distributor effectively becomes the supplier and contracts are made directly between the distributor and the customer.
A distribution agreement is a contract between a manufacturer and a distributor. The manufacturer grants the distributor the right to sell its products or services in a specified territory or market.
Write the contract in six steps Start with a contract template. Open with the basic information. Describe in detail what you have agreed to. Include a description of how the contract will be ended. Write into the contract which laws apply and how disputes will be resolved. Include space for signatures.
Prepare their Agreement. View the draft. Modify if necessary. Execute (sign) it. Submit it for registration. Get it registered.
This is a manufacturing agreement, under which the manufacturer is obligated to produce and supply products that are specified by the customer. Typically, a detailed product specification will be provided, and this may be incorporated into the agreement or supplied as and when required by the customer.