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Distribution / Agency Agreement
Agreement appointing a distributor or agent to sell products in Thailand — territory rights, exclusivity, and performance targets.
When to Use
When appointing a Thai company or individual to distribute your products in Thailand, or when being appointed as a distributor.
Key Clauses
Territory
Geographic scope — all of Thailand or specific regions. Specify if exclusive or non-exclusive.
Products
Which products are covered. Right to add or remove products.
Exclusivity
Whether the distributor has exclusive rights in the territory. Principal's right to sell directly.
Pricing & Margin
Wholesale price, recommended retail price, minimum margin, and price adjustment mechanisms.
Performance Targets
Minimum purchase quantities or sales targets. Consequences of missing targets.
Term & Termination
Initial term, renewal conditions, termination notice, and stock buy-back on termination.
Warnings
Thai Competition Act (Trade Competition Act B.E. 2560 (2017)) restricts anti-competitive distribution arrangements.
Exclusive distribution agreements may require Foreign Business License if the principal is foreign.
Distributors may claim compensation on termination under Thai agency law — address this in the contract.
Professional Legal Assistance
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