Agency agreement template
Appoint someone to represent your business — and be specific about what that means. This template sets out the agent's territory, what they are authorised to agree to, how commission is calculated and when it is paid, and how either side ends the arrangement.
Who uses this template
Business owners appointing a sales agent
You want someone selling on your behalf without giving them open-ended authority to commit your business to terms you have not seen.
Agents and representatives
You want your commission basis, payment timing and territory in writing before you start bringing in business.
Manufacturers and distributors
You are appointing regional representatives and need the same terms applied consistently across each one.
What the template covers
Every section below is already drafted in the document, with placeholders marking the details you need to fill in.
Appointment and territory
Who is appointed, what they may sell, and the geographic or market territory they cover — including whether it is exclusive.
Authority and limits
What the agent can agree to on your behalf, and the decisions that must come back to you first.
Commission and payment
How commission is calculated, when it becomes payable, and how it is handled on cancelled or refunded orders.
Duration and termination
How long the appointment runs, the notice each side must give, and what happens to commission in the pipeline when it ends.
Confidentiality
How your customer lists, pricing and business information are treated during and after the appointment.
Obligations of both parties
What the agent must do to keep the appointment, and what you owe them in support, materials and information.
Download the agency agreement template
An editable Word document you can drop your own details into, or a print-ready PDF. Both free — no form, no email address required.
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Frequently asked questions
No. An agency agreement appoints an independent party to represent you; an employment contract creates an employment relationship with the obligations that carries. If the person is genuinely working under your direction and control, employment status may apply regardless of what the document is called — take advice if you are unsure which one you need.
The template provides for commission as a percentage of the sale value, with the rate, the calculation basis and the payment timing left as placeholders for you to complete. It also covers what happens when an order is later cancelled or refunded.
Yes — the territory clause is written so you can state whether the agent is the only party appointed for that territory or whether you may appoint others. Decide this deliberately, because exclusivity is one of the terms agents most often want changed later.
Yes — download the Word (.docx) version and edit it like any other document. Placeholders mark every detail you need to replace. The PDF is there when you just want to read, print or send it as-is.
No. It is a general drafting starting point and has not been reviewed for your jurisdiction or your circumstances. Contract law varies considerably between countries and states, so have a qualified lawyer review any agreement before you rely on it.
No. Both download links on this page go straight to the file — there is no form and no sign-up.
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