International Distribution Contract

Model of International Distribution Contract (with or without exclusivity), where one party (Supplier) grants to the other party (Distributor) the right to promote and commercialize products under its own name and on its own account with the intention of re-selling to the end client or retailers located in a stated territory.

The model is used for the international distribution of different types of products (food and beverages, consumer goods, industrial supplies, machinery, etc). It is equally adaptable to different types of distribution, i.e. mass, selective and exclusive.

In the most relevant aspects of the contract (products and territory, exclusivity, non-competition, prices, delivery and payment conditions, promotional activities, services etc.), a number of alternatives have been suggested in order that the most appropriate version may be chosen for the purposes of whoever writes up the contract (Supplier or Distributor).

The model includes references to the rules and regulations of the EU and competition rights which affect distribution contracts undertaken in the member countries.

The language of this contract is English. It is available also in French, Spanish and German and in a bilingual version English-Chinese.

This is a model of International Distribution Contract between companies based in different countries. If Supplier and Distributor are based in the same country the Distribution Contract should be used.