Commercial contracts
Agency Agreement (Mandate)
An agency agreement (§ 566 of the Commercial Code) obliges the agent to act on behalf of the principal and carry out certain commercial steps. It defines the scope of authority, remuneration (fixed or commission-based), reporting obligations and handover of results. Common in real estate, trade and legal services.
These templates are for illustrative purposes only. They are not legal advice — consult a lawyer before signing.
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What the agreement covers
- Scope of the agent's authority
- Agent's obligations — care, reporting, handover of results
- Agent's remuneration — fixed fee or commission on results
- Agent's expenses and reimbursement
- Exclusivity or non-exclusive nature of the representation
- Duration of the agreement and termination conditions
Frequently asked questions
Under an agency agreement, the agent acts directly in the name of the principal (legal effects flow directly to the principal). A commission agent acts in their own name but on the principal's account.