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⚠️ Important Notice: This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Under BCI rules, we are prohibited from soliciting work. No attorney-client relationship is created by purchasing this template. For specific legal advice, consult a qualified lawyer. This template is designed for cross-border agency arrangements and includes compliance with the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and tax considerations [citation:7].
Agency Agreement
For Foreign Companies Appointing Agents in India & Indian Agents Abroad
Version 1.0 — June 2026 — Bilingual (English / Español)
- PE Risk: An agent with authority to conclude contracts on your behalf may create a Permanent Establishment under Article 5(5) of tax treaties, exposing your company to corporate tax in India [citation:7].
- Section 230 of the Indian Contract Act: Creates a presumption of personal liability for agents contracting for foreign principals, unless a contrary intention plainly appears from the document or surrounding circumstances [citation:12].
- Section 206, Indian Contract Act: Reasonable notice is required for termination of agency in the absence of a definite agreement [citation:9].
- Representative Assessee: Under Section 160(1)(i) of the Income Tax Act, an Indian agent can be assessed as the representative of a foreign principal [citation:7].
- Bilingual Support: This template is provided in both English and Spanish to facilitate cross-border negotiations.
Commission Clause: In the absence of a definite agreement, commission payable by a principal to his agent ceases on the termination of the agency [citation:9].
PE Risk: If the agent habitually exercises authority to conclude contracts on behalf of the principal, it may create a Permanent Establishment [citation:7].
Section 230: The Indian Contract Act raises a presumption that an agent contracting for a foreign principal is personally liable, unless rebutted [citation:12].
- Foreign companies entering the Indian market
- Indian companies expanding abroad
- Manufacturers and suppliers appointing Indian agents
- Exporters and importers using agency arrangements
- Any business using commercial agency structures
- Replace legal advice from a qualified lawyer
- Guarantee enforceability in all situations
- Create an attorney-client relationship
- Ensure compliance with all sector-specific regulations
- Save ₹60,000–₹1,20,000 — would cost 3-5x if drafted by a lawyer
- Save 3-4 weeks — lawyers take days to draft this
- Tax compliant — addresses PE risk, TDS, and Representative Assessee provisions [citation:7]
- Cross-border ready — handles Section 230 personal liability presumption [citation:12]
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) — facilitates cross-border negotiations
- Customization Manual included — you can tailor it yourself
- Risk Alert Checklist — avoid the 10 most common mistakes
- Instant download — pay, get it immediately
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- ✅ Customization Manual
- ✅ Risk Alert Checklist
- ✅ 1 round of email support
- ✅ Everything in Template Set
- ✅ We customize it for your specific agency
- ✅ Tailored to your industry, territory, and commission structure
- ✅ Delivered within 4 business days
— International Sales Director, European Manufacturing Company
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