Here are the four Net Lawman sales agency agreements:
NZ-COM601 Sale agency agreement: sale of services, New Zealand or overseas
NZ-COM602 Sales agency agreement: sale of goods, agent holds stock, delivers
and collects payment
NZ-COM603 Sales agency agreement: sale of goods, principal delivers stock
NZ-COM611 Distribution agreement
Please read the introductions to all before you choose which suits your situation best.
Who will use this document?
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a person looking to set up an agency for the sale of goods in New Zealand;
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a person looking to set up an agency only within the rest of the world;
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a person looking to set up an agency in the South Pacific region;
Key features:
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this document is for the usual commission agency arrangement where the agent takes orders and the Principal delivers and collects money.
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It is suitable if you want to use the services of a “manufacturer’s agent”. If you choose not to, that is also fine.
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good for sales anywhere in the World or locally;
Why use this document?
Because this document is designed to protect your business, provide an administrative framework for your arrangements with agents, assist you in complying with the law and be totally fair to your agents.
This document is designed for use inside or outside New Zealand. The guidance notes advise what may safely be changed if change is required.
This document includes provision for:
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the structure of the agreement;
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agents general duties;
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agents arrangements for selling the goods;
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rights and responsibilities of principal;
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commission and administration arrangements;
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confidentiality;
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what happens on termination;
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prevention of competition by agent after termination.
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