Agency Agreement (Sale of Goods)

An Agency Agreement is a legal document for the appointment of an agent in Australia for the sale of goods on behalf of the principal.

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Last updated May 28, 2025

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Agency Agreement (Sale of Goods)

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What is a agency agreement (sale of goods)?

An agency agreement (sale of goods) is a legal contract where one party (the agent) is authorised to sell goods on behalf of another party (the principal) and create binding sales contracts with third parties.
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When should you use a agency agreement (sale of goods)?

Use this agreement when you want someone else to sell your goods, or if you want to add someone’s products to your own range, but not for real estate transactions.
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What should be in a agency agreement (sale of goods)?

It should include definitions, the scope of authority, principal and agent obligations, cancellation terms, consequences of cancellation, and any specific limitations or powers granted to the agent.
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Agency Agreement (Sale of Goods)
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The Legal Risk Score of a Agency Agreement (Sale of Goods) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The document allows the Manufacturer to unilaterally change product specifications and prices, which could impact the Agent's ability to sell products and manage inventory effectively.
  • The Manufacturer retains the right to directly sell to certain customers within the territory, potentially reducing the market available to the Agent and affecting their earning potential.
  • The Manufacturer has the exclusive right to assign or transfer the agreement without the consent of the Agent, limiting the Agent's control over the future of the business relationship.

Overall, this document tends to favor the Manufacturer by providing them with significant control over the terms and execution of sales, as well as unilateral rights to modify the agreement's conditions or terminate it. Users familiar with agency agreements may find this document slightly more risky due to these provisions that heavily favor one party, and should consider whether the level of control retained by the Manufacturer aligns with their business goals and operational flexibility.

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What Are Share Sale Agreements? This article explores everything you need to know about share sale agreements, including how to draft, negotiate and perfect share sale agreements.

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What is Merchantable Quality in a Sale of Goods?
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