9.1.     LEGAL (CONTRACTUAL) ASPECTS – CONTRACTS WITH EU ENTERPRISES

‘Where can a company find a model contract for a distributorship or agency agreement or for an international sales transaction?’

For an answer to this question, consult the websites which are presented below.
     

The International Chamber of Commerce publishes (ICC) model contracts and guides regarding agreements and contracts in international business relations and transactions.

To find info about available publications follow the steps.

Step 1:   login to the website (click on the link above)

Step 2:   click on ‘Bookstore’

Step 3:   select ‘Model Commercial Contracts’

Step 4:   view the list with following publications.

• ICC Model International Trademark License
• ICC Model Turnkey Contract for Major Projects
• ICC Legal Handbook for Global Sourcing Contracts
• ICC Model International Sale Contract
• ICC Model Occasional Intermediary Contract
• ICC Model Confidentiality Agreement
• ICC Model Commercial Agency Contract – 2nd edition
• ICC Model Distributorship Contract
• ICC Short Form Model Contracts
• ICC Model Contract for the Turnkey Supply of an Industrial Plant
• ICC Model International Franchising Contract
• ICC Model Selective Distributorship Contract
• ICC Model Mergers & Acquisitions Contract 1 – Share Purchase Agreement

Step 5:   click on ‘Purchase’ for ordering these publications            

Although these model contracts are very useful, companies are recommended to ask a specialised legal advisor to complete the contracts according to their wishes.

Consult here a wide list of model contracts for:

• Agency
• Distribution
• E-commerce
• Franchising
• Licensing (patent, trademark and know how)
• Procurement
• Research
• Sales
• Subcontracting
• Etc.