Agency Agreement Template Package 2026/2027 – Word/PDF | Swedish Law

Agency Agreement Template Package 2026/2027 – complete commercial agency agreement in Word and PDF

This is a comprehensive and professional commercial agency agreement according to Swedish law. The template package is designed for companies that sell goods through an independent commercial agent and require clear rules regarding, among other things, commission, territory, customer base, exclusivity, authority, marketing, termination, goodwill indemnity, and non-compete clauses.

The package is legally reviewed against applicable Swedish law as of October 4, 2026, and designed as a professional working draft for 2026/2027. It contains both a complete Swedish version and an English-language Sales Agency Agreement adapted to Swedish law, as well as a separate detailed user guide.

Delivery: 3 documents in both Word (DOCX) and PDF – a total of 6 files and 46 professionally designed A4 pages. Digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

This is included

• Agency Agreement 2026/2027 – Swedish version, 21 pages with 28 contract sections and 14 appendices.
• Sales Agency Agreement 2026/2027 – English / Swedish law, 21 pages with corresponding regulations and 14 schedules.
• Detailed user guide, 4 pages with step-by-step instructions, legal explanations, common pitfalls, and a signing checklist.

When is an agency agreement suitable?

The template is intended for a commercial agent who independently and permanently acts on behalf of a principal for the sale or purchase of goods. For example, the agent can develop the market, contact customers, take orders or bids, and – only if specifically authorized – enter into agreements in the name of the principal.

It is important to distinguish commercial agency from other arrangements. A reseller or distributor normally buys goods in their own name and resells them at their own risk, whereas a commercial agent acts on behalf of the principal and normally receives commission. For pure service mediation, consulting assignments, franchising, or resale, other contract templates should be used.

Designed based on the Commercial Agency Act (1991:351)

The template package is based on the central rules of the Commercial Agency Act (1991:351). Several of these rules provide the agent with protection that cannot be contracted away to the agent's disadvantage. Therefore, the template does not contain simplified standard clauses that risk being invalid.

The agreement covers, among other things, the loyalty duties of the agent and principal, commission during and after the assignment period, commission notes and supporting data, the agent's authority, notice periods, immediate termination, goodwill indemnity, damages, and non-compete clauses.

28 contract sections

The Swedish main agreement includes, among other things:

• parties and background,
• definitions,
• appointment and scope of the assignment,
• geographical area and customer base,
• exclusive or non-exclusive agency,
• the agent's obligations and duty of loyalty,
• the principal's obligations,
• the agent's authority towards customers,
• prices, discounts, and commercial terms,
• commission and other remuneration,
• accrual, payment, and commission note,
• costs, travel, and representation,
• marketing and intellectual property rights,
• GDPR and information security,
• confidentiality and trade secrets,
• anti-corruption, sanctions, and compliance,
• insurance and liability,
• contract term,
• ordinary termination,
• immediate termination,
• goodwill indemnity,
• commission after contract termination,
• non-compete and business after termination,
• handover,
• damages and limitation of liability,
• force majeure,
• notices and assignment,
• governing law and dispute resolution.

14 practical appendices

To make the agreement adaptable, fourteen separate appendices/schedules are included directly in the document:

1. Goods and product groups
2. Area, customer base, and exclusivity
3. Commission and remuneration
4. Cost and marketing budget
5. Reporting and KPI
6. Authority matrix
7. Contract term and termination
8. Optional non-compete clause after contract termination
9. Responsibility matrix
10. Contact and notice details
11. Dispute resolution
12. Personal data and systems
13. Brand and marketing guidelines
14. Compliance checklist

Commission – more than just a percentage

The commission section is one of the most important parts of an agency agreement. Appendix 3 makes it possible to specify standard commission, calculation basis, currency, payment frequency, handling of returns and credits, post-termination commission, and bonus or commission tiers.

The template explicitly notes that the commission model must be used in conjunction with applicable rules in the Commercial Agency Act. It therefore includes rules on commission notes, settlement, and the agent's right to necessary supporting data.

Commission after the agreement has ended

A common misconception is that all rights to commission automatically cease on the same day the agency agreement ends. Under certain conditions, the agent may be entitled to commission even on agreements concluded after the assignment has ended, for example when the business was primarily brought about by the agent's efforts during the assignment period and is concluded within a reasonable time thereafter.

The template therefore has a separate provision on post-termination commission and instructs the parties to continue the final settlement even after the end of the contract when the law's rules are applicable.

Authority matrix – who may bind the principal?

The agent may not automatically enter into agreements in the principal's name. Therefore, the package contains a specific authority matrix where the parties can clearly state whether the agent may:

• receive orders or bids,
• enter into agreements in the principal's name,
• grant discounts within a specified limit,
• receive payment,
• accept complaints or reach settlements.

This reduces the risk of the agent making promises or changes that were not intended to bind the principal.

Exclusivity and house accounts

Appendix 2 makes it possible to choose between non-exclusive agency, geographical exclusivity, or exclusivity for a specific customer base. There, the parties can also specify excluded customers, central corporate agreements, e-commerce channels, and so-called house accounts.

It is particularly important that exclusivity and the commission model are formulated together so that it is clear which business should generate commission even if the order comes directly to the principal.

Termination – adapted to the law's minimum rules

For an indefinite agreement, the statutory minimum notice period is normally one month during the first year of the assignment and thereafter increases by one month for each started year of the assignment, up to six months. The parties cannot freely enter a shorter notice period to the agent's disadvantage.

The template therefore does not contain incorrect standard rules such as "30 days' notice" regardless of how long the agency has lasted. Appendix 7 helps the parties choose a contract term and notice period with consideration for the specific relationship.

Goodwill indemnity – especially important in commercial agency

When an agency agreement ends, the agent may under certain conditions be entitled to goodwill indemnity. This may become relevant, for example, when the agent has brought the principal new customers or significantly increased trade with existing customers and the principal continues to have a substantial benefit from this.

The agreement does not attempt to write away the goodwill indemnity in advance. Instead, the template contains a clear clause that the agent's mandatory rights must be respected and that any entitlement is assessed according to applicable law.

Non-compete clause after the agency ends

Appendix 8 contains an optional non-compete clause. It is not automatically activated. If the parties wish to use such a clause, it must be adapted to the requirements of the law.

A subsequent non-compete clause must, among other things, be in writing, relate to the area or customer base assigned to the agent, and be limited to the types of goods covered by the agency. According to the law, it cannot bind the agent for longer than two years after the agency agreement has ended.

GDPR, CRM, and customer registers

Agency agreements often involve the processing of contact persons, customer registers, CRM data, lead lists, and sales history. Appendix 12 helps the parties document which systems and personal data are used, what role each party has, the purpose of the processing, and what measures are required.

If the agent processes personal data solely on behalf of the principal, a separate data processor agreement may be needed. The template therefore explicitly reminds that this issue must be assessed.

English Sales Agency Agreement according to Swedish law

The English version is a complete Sales Agency Agreement in English with the same structure and 14 schedules. It is intended for relationships where Swedish rules are to be applied but where, for example, the agent, the principal's group, owners, or advisors work in English.

The English template is thus not a template according to British or American law, but an English-language version adapted for Swedish law.

Detailed user guide included

The guide explains step-by-step how the agreement is filled out and when the various appendices are used. It particularly covers:

• the difference between a commercial agent and a reseller,
• how area and exclusivity should be defined,
• how the agent's authority should be limited,
• how the commission model is filled out,
• post-termination commission,
• notice periods,
• goodwill indemnity,
• non-compete clause,
• GDPR and CRM,
• final check before signing.

Reviewed for 2026/2027

The legal review is dated October 4, 2026. The documents have been checked against, among other things, the Commercial Agency Act (1991:351), the Contracts Act (1915:218), EU Commercial Agency Directive 86/653/EEC, GDPR, and Swedish supplementary data protection legislation, as well as relevant rules on trade secrets, marketing, and competition.

The designation 2026/2027 means that the documents have been developed for use during these years based on the legal status at the review date. In the event of a future change in the law, the document should always be checked against the new legal situation.

Who is the package suitable for?

• Swedish manufacturers and wholesalers who use sales agents,
• importers and brand owners,
• companies that want to establish an agent in a certain region or customer group,
• Swedish principals with a foreign agent where Swedish law is to be used,
• agents who want to clearly document their commission, customer base, and rights,
• advisors and entrepreneurs who need a structured agency agreement.

Format and delivery

3 documents • 6 files • 46 pages • 14 appendices/schedules

• Word (DOCX) – fully editable with clear fill-in fields and tables.
• PDF – for reference, printing, and checking the intended layout.
• Digital delivery – the files are delivered immediately after purchase. No physical item is sent.

Important

The template package is a professional general contract draft and does not replace individual legal advice. International agencies, regulated products, large exclusive territories, extensive powers of attorney, advanced commission models, ongoing termination disputes, or calculations of goodwill indemnity should be assessed specifically by a qualified advisor.