Agreements
(final requirements still depend on your country/state and industry)
Articles of Association / Bylaws
Shareholders’ Agreement
Stock Purchase Agreement
Asset Purchase Agreement
Merger Agreement
Joint Venture Agreement
Partnership Agreement
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Operating Agreement
Founders’ Agreement
Subscription Agreement
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement
SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)
Voting Agreement
Co-founder Vesting Agreement
Stock Option Plan / Equity Incentive Plan
Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement
Stock Option Grant Agreement
Employee Equity Award Agreement
Drag-Along Agreement
Tag-Along Agreement
Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Agreement
Right of First Offer (ROFO) Agreement
Buy-Sell Agreement
Put and Call Option Agreement
Shareholders’ Loan Agreement
Founder Employment Agreement
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Employment Agreement
Executive Employment Agreement
Senior Management Employment Agreement
Standard Employment Contract
Temporary / Fixed-Term Employment Agreement
Part-Time Employment Agreement
Secondment Agreement
Contractor / Independent Consultant Agreement
Freelancer Agreement
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — Mutual
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — One-way
Confidentiality & Invention Assignment Agreement (CIIA)
Invention Assignment Agreement (Employee IP Assignment)
Non-Compete Agreement (Covenant Not to Compete)
Non-Solicitation Agreement (Employees/Clients)
Garden Leave Agreement
Severance Agreement / Separation Agreement
Termination Agreement (Mutual)
Settlement Agreement (Employment Dispute)
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Employee Handbook / Policy Acknowledgement Agreement
Employee Confidentiality and Data Protection Agreement
Employee Bonus / Incentive Agreement
Sales Commission Agreement
Commission Split Agreement (Between Agents)
Recruitment / Placement Agreement (with agency)
Independent Contractor Services Agreement — IT
Independent Contractor Services Agreement — Creative
Consulting Services Agreement — Professional Services
Master Services Agreement (MSA)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Task Order / Work Order Agreement
Time & Materials Services Agreement
Fixed-Price Services Agreement
Professional Services Retainer Agreement
Maintenance & Support Agreement (M&S)
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Software Development Agreement
Software License Agreement — Perpetual License
Software License Agreement — Subscription / SaaS
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Hosted Services Agreement / Cloud Services Agreement
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) / Data Protection Addendum
Data Sharing Agreement
Data License Agreement
Data Transfer Agreement (cross-border)
Software Maintenance Agreement
Source Code Escrow Agreement
Open Source License Compliance Agreement
API License / Developer Agreement
IT Outsourcing Agreement (ITO)
Managed Services Agreement (MSP)
Technology Services Agreement
Systems Integration Agreement
Software Reseller / Distribution Agreement
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Agreement
White Label / Private Label Agreement
Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Agreement
Channel Partner Agreement
Distribution Agreement — Territorial
Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Master Distribution Agreement
Reseller Terms and Conditions
Retail Supply Agreement
Franchise Agreement
Franchise Disclosure / Addendum (supporting docs)
Licensing Agreement — Intellectual Property (IP)
Patent License Agreement — Exclusive
Patent License Agreement — Non-Exclusive
Trademark License Agreement
Copyright License Agreement
Know-How / Technology Transfer Agreement
Research & Development (R&D) Collaboration Agreement
Co-Development Agreement
Prototype Development Agreement
Manufacturing Agreement — OEM Manufacturing
Contract Manufacturing Agreement (CMO/CMF)
Manufacturing Supply Agreement
Tolling / Processing Agreement
Quality Assurance (QA) Agreement
Supply Agreement — Long Term
Supply Contract — Short Term
Procurement Framework Agreement
Purchase Order Terms & Conditions
Master Purchase Agreement (MPA)
Materials Purchase Agreement
Vendor Agreement / Vendor Onboarding Contract
Supplier Code of Conduct / Compliance Agreement
Distribution & Supply Chain Service Agreement
Logistics / Freight Forwarding Agreement
Warehouse Services Agreement
Fulfillment Services Agreement (e-commerce)
Drop-Shipping Agreement
Inventory Consignment Agreement
Stockkeeping / Depot Agreement
Procurement Outsourcing Agreement
Purchase & Supply Framework Agreement
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Agreement
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Agreement
Transportation & Carriage Agreement
Import/Export Agency Agreement
Customs Brokerage Agreement
Procurement Consultancy Agreement
Sales Agency Agreement
Commission Agency Agreement
Broker Agreement (Commercial Real Estate / Business Broker)
Referral Agreement / Finder’s Fee Agreement
Marketing Services Agreement
Advertising Agency Agreement
Sponsorship Agreement
Brand Ambassador / Influencer Agreement
Endorsement Agreement
Promotional Materials License Agreement
Co-Marketing Agreement
Joint Marketing / Collaboration Agreement
Advertising Placement Agreement
Media Buying Agreement
Public Relations (PR) Services Agreement
Event Sponsorship & Management Agreement
Licensing Agreement — Content Distribution (media)
Publishing Agreement — Books/Content
Content Creation / Production Agreement
Photography / Videography Services Agreement
Talent Agreement — Artists / Performers
Model Release Agreement
Location Release Agreement
Sponsorship & Endorsement Agreement (Events)
Influencer Platform Terms of Engagement
Creative Services Statement of Work
Printing & Production Agreement
Packaging Services Agreement
Labeling & Artwork Approval Agreement
Merchandising Agreement
Retailer Supply Agreement
Consignment Sales Agreement
Consumer Sales Terms & Conditions
E-commerce Terms of Service (ToS)
Website Terms of Use Agreement
Online Marketplace Seller Agreement
Payment Processing Agreement (with acquirer)
Merchant Services Agreement
Payment Gateway Integration Agreement
Card Scheme Participation Agreement (Visa/Mastercard)
Mobile Wallet Services Agreement
Point-of-Sale (POS) Services Agreement
Billing & Invoicing Services Agreement
Collections Services Agreement (Debt Collection)
Credit Facility Agreement (bank loan)
Revolving Credit Agreement
Term Loan Agreement
Syndicated Loan Agreement
Revolver Commitment Letter
Letter of Credit Agreement (LC)
Security Agreement (asset-based lending)
Pledge Agreement
Guarantee Agreement — Parent Guarantee
Corporate Guarantee Agreement
Personal Guarantee Agreement
Intercreditor Agreement
Loan Participation Agreement
Loan Sale Agreement
Debt Purchase Agreement
Debt Restructuring Agreement
Forbearance Agreement
Distressed Asset Purchase Agreement
Debenture / Bond Indenture Agreement
Convertible Bond Agreement
Equity Financing Subscription Agreement
Investment Agreement (Venture Capital)
Subscription & Investor Rights Agreement
Side Letter to Investment Agreement
Share Purchase Option Agreement
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement
Stockholders’ Rights Plan (Poison Pill) Agreement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Agreement
Phantom Equity / SARs Agreement (Stock Appreciation Rights)
Director & Officer (D&O) Indemnity Agreement
Indemnity Agreement (Third Party)
Hold Harmless Agreement
Mutual Release Agreement (General)
Settlement Agreement (Commercial Dispute)
Compromise Agreement (cross-border disputes)
Arbitration Agreement / Arbitration Clause Addendum
Mediation Agreement / ADR Terms
Dispute Resolution Agreement — Forum Selection
Tolling Agreement (statute of limitations)
Confidential Settlement Agreement (CSA)
Escrow Agreement (sale proceeds / IP escrow)
Escrow Instructions (specific)
Account Control Agreement (lender control)
Security Trust Agreement
Security Interest Registration Agreement
Assignment of Receivables Agreement (Factoring)
Factoring Agreement / Invoice Financing Agreement
Purchase Order Financing Agreement
Trade Finance Facility Agreement
Bank Account Agreement (sweep / collection)
Custody Agreement (securities)
Investment Management Agreement (asset manager)
Portfolio Management Agreement
Fund Formation Agreement (LLP/LP)
Limited Partnership Agreement (Fund)
Side Letter (Investor Specific Terms)
Subscription Agreement (Fund Investors)
Placement Agent Agreement
Investment Advisory Agreement
Joint Development & Investment Agreement
Shareholder Loan Subordination Agreement
Capital Call Agreement
Capital Contribution Agreement
Profit Sharing Agreement
Revenue Sharing Agreement
Royalty Agreement (IP royalties)
Patent Assignment Agreement
Trademark Assignment Agreement
Copyright Assignment Agreement
IP Assignment Agreement (general)
Technology Assignment & Transfer Agreement
Moral Rights Waiver Agreement
License Back Agreement (post-assignment license)
Cross-License Agreement (mutual licensing)
IP Pooling Agreement
Confidential Information Memorandum (as agreement appendix)
Non-Assertion Agreement (IP non-assert)
Covenant Not to Sue (license-like)
Open Source Contribution Agreement (Developer CLA)
Contributor License Agreement (CLA)
SaaS Master Subscription Agreement
SaaS Addendum — Data Protection & Security
Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure Agreement (IaaS/PaaS)
Infrastructure Services Level Agreement
Cloud Migration Services Agreement
Cybersecurity Services Agreement
Incident Response Services Agreement
Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Agreement
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Agreement
Security Operations Center (SOC) Agreement
Cyber Insurance Arrangement (policy ancillary agreement)
Data Breach Notification & Remediation Agreement
Privacy Policy (as contractual attachment)
Data Use & Consent Agreement (with customers)
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
GDPR Data Processing Addendum (DPA)
CCPA Data Processing Amendment
Cross-Border Data Transfer Agreement (SCCs)
Standard Contractual Clauses (company-specific)
Information Security Addendum
Confidentiality Undertaking (temporary)
Background Check Consent Agreement
Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvention Agreement (NDNCA)
Non-Disclosure Agreement — Investor Specific
Mutual Confidentiality & Exploration Agreement
Proof of Concept (PoC) Agreement
Pilot Program Agreement
Beta Test Agreement / Beta Tester Terms
Customer Success Agreement
Customer Support & Escalation Agreement
Professional Services Statement of Work (SOW) — IT Consulting
Change Order Agreement (for SOW changes)
Amendment to Agreement (general amendment form)
Novation Agreement (transfer of contract)
Assignment Agreement (contract rights assignment)
Subcontracting Agreement (prime to sub)
Sub-licence Agreement (licensor to sublicensee)
Master Subcontractor Agreement
Sub-Processor Agreement (privacy for data processors)
Resilience & Business Continuity Agreement (BCP)
Disaster Recovery Services Agreement
Business Continuity SLA Addendum
Crisis Management Services Agreement
Temporary Staffing / Labor Supply Agreement
Payroll Services Agreement
PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Agreement
Employee Leasing Agreement
Benefits Administration Agreement
Group Health Insurance Master Policy Agreement
Pension / Retirement Plan Administration Agreement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Agreement
Occupational Health & Safety Services Agreement
Worksite Services Agreement (canteen, facilities)
Facility Management Agreement (FM)
Property Lease Agreement — Office Lease
Commercial Lease Agreement — Retail Space
Industrial Lease Agreement — Warehouse / Factory
Sublease Agreement (commercial)
Lease Assignment Agreement (landlord consent)
Lease Renewal Agreement / Extension
Lease Termination & Surrender Agreement
Rent Review Agreement / Rent Escalation Clause Agreement
Service Charge & Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Agreement
License to Occupy / Licence for Use (short-term)
Rent Guarantee / Lease Guarantee Agreement
Property Management Agreement
Real Estate Purchase Agreement — Commercial
Real Estate Sale & Purchase Agreement — Business Premises
Sale-Leaseback Agreement
Build-to-Suit Agreement
Construction Contract — Design & Build
Construction Management Agreement
Contractor Subcontract Agreement (building)
Performance Bond / Guarantee Agreement (construction)
Architect / Engineer Services Agreement
Fit-Out Agreement (tenant improvements)
Easement & Right-of-Way Agreement
Access Agreement (for utilities / third parties)
Property License Agreement (events / filming)
Parking License / Car Park Agreement
Maintenance & Repairs Agreement (facilities)
Utilities Supply Agreement (power / water)
Energy Supply Agreement (gas / electricity)
Renewable Energy PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)
Environmental Services Agreement (waste / remediation)
Asbestos / Hazardous Materials Remediation Agreement
Environmental Indemnity & Compliance Agreement
Pollution Liability Agreement
Carbon Credit Purchase Agreement
Green Energy Certificate Purchase Agreement
Emissions Trading Agreement
Compliance Audit Services Agreement
Regulatory Consulting Agreement
Licensing & Permits Support Agreement
Import/Export Compliance Agreement
Anti-Corruption / Anti-Bribery Compliance Agreement
Sanctions Screening Services Agreement
Trade Compliance Policy Acknowledgement (employee-facing)
Know Your Customer (KYC) Services Agreement
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Services Agreement
Risk Assessment & Mitigation Services Agreement
Internal Audit Services Agreement
External Audit Engagement Letter
Tax Advisory Services Agreement
Transfer Pricing Agreement / Documentation
VAT / Goods & Services Tax (GST) Outsourcing Agreement
Tax Indemnity Agreement (M&A)
Customs Valuation & Classification Agreement
Intellectual Property Due Diligence Report Engagement Agreement
Compliance Training Services Agreement
Whistleblower Policy & Reporting Procedures (as agreement)
Ethics & Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
Anti-Fraud Investigation Services Agreement
Financial Reporting & Controls Agreement
Controller / CFO Secondment Agreement
Accounting Services Agreement (outsourced)
Bookkeeping Services Agreement
Payroll Processing Agreement (outsourced)
Expense Management Services Agreement
Treasury Services Agreement
FX (Foreign Exchange) Hedging Agreement
Interest Rate Swap Agreement (ISDA framework reference)
ISDA Master Agreement (International Swaps and Derivatives Association)
Credit Support Annex (CSA) to ISDA
Clearing Services Agreement (derivatives clearing)
Prime Brokerage Agreement
Corporate Services Agreement (registered office / company secretarial)
Board Observer Agreement
Board Committee Charter / Terms of Reference (as binding agreement)
Director Service Agreement
Director Indemnity / Insurance Agreement
Confidential Board Minutes Undertaking
Corporate Governance & Compliance Framework Agreement
Internal Controls Certification Agreement (management attestation)
Management Buyout (MBO) Agreement
Employee Buyout Agreement
Management Incentive Plan Agreement
Spin-Off / Demerger Agreement
Carve-Out Agreement (business unit sale)
Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) — post-sale support
Non-Compete / Non-Solicit in Sale Agreement (M&A)
Escrow Agreement for M&A Consideration (holdback)
Earn-Out Agreement (post-acquisition performance payments)
Purchase Price Adjustment Agreement
Closing Certificate & Closing Deliverables Checklist (as contract exhibit)
Post-Closing Adjustment / Reconciliation Agreement
Integration Services Agreement (post-merger)
Joint Operating Agreement (for joint ventures / projects)
Consortium Agreement (multiple parties collaboration)
Strategic Alliance Agreement
Cross-Border Joint Venture Agreement
International Distribution & Agency Agreement
Local Representative Agreement (foreign market entry)
Master Franchise Agreement (multi-territory)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Compliance Agreement
Technology Transfer & Cross-Border IP Agreement
Local Law Compliance Representation Agreement
Offshore Service Agreement (back-office services)
Shared Services Agreement (internal corporate shared services)
Cost Sharing Agreement (between group companies)
Intercompany Service Agreement (management fee)
Intercompany Loan Agreement
Intercompany License Agreement (IP between affiliates)
Transfer Pricing Services Agreement
Global Mobility / Expatriate Services Agreement
Secondment Agreement (intercompany)
Cross-Border Employment Terms Addendum
Foreign Branch Establishment Agreement (legal formation services)
Representative Office Agreement (local entity setup)
International Tax Structuring Agreement
Customs Bond Agreement (import guarantees)
International Trade Finance Agreement
Cross-Border Data Hosting Agreement
Global Sourcing Agreement
International Logistics & Distribution Agreement
Export Sales Agreement (international customers)
Non-Disclosure Agreement — M&A Specific (data room NDA)
Data Room Access Agreement (for due diligence)
Due Diligence Checklist & Engagement Terms (advisors)
Exclusivity / Standstill Agreement (in sales process)
Break-Up Fee / Reverse Break Fee Agreement (M&A)
Interim Management Agreement (for transition)
Advisor Engagement Agreement (M&A advisors)
Transaction Services Agreement (accounting & tax due diligence)
Merger Protocol / Combination Agreement (regulatory)
Competition / Antitrust Clearance Cooperation Agreement
Regulatory Approval Support Agreement
Divestiture Agreement (partial sale terms)
Asset Transfer & Assignment Agreement (post-acquisition)
Employee Transfer & TUPE Agreement (transfer of undertakings)
Retention Bonus Agreement (post-deal)
Lock-Up Agreement (post-IPO / sale restrictions)
IPO Underwriting Agreement
Listing Agreement (stock exchange)
Prospectus / Registration Statement Engagement Agreement
Transfer Agent Agreement
Registrar Services Agreement
Share Registry Services Agreement
Public Relations & Investor Relations Agreement
Roadshow Services Agreement (IPO / fundraising)
Stock Lending Agreement
Market Making Agreement
Securities Subscription Agreement (public offering)
Underwriting Agreement (securities)
Stabilization Agreement (post-offering)
Investment Banking Advisory Agreement
Financial Due Diligence Engagement Letter
Forensic Accounting Services Agreement
Anti-Fraud / Investigations Retainer Agreement
Litigation Funding Agreement (third-party funding)
Legal Services Retainer Agreement (external counsel)
Outside Counsel Engagement Letter — M&A
Corporate Litigation Settlement Agreement
Intellectual Property Litigation Settlement Agreement
Trade Secret Protection Agreement (company to vendor)
Enforcement & Remediation Undertaking (regulatory settlement)
Regulatory Consent / Approval Agreement (with agency)
Consent to Assignment Agreement (third party / landlord)
Government Grant Agreement (public funding)
Research Grant / Sponsored Research Agreement
Clinical Trial Agreement (pharmaceutical / biotech)
Product Liability Indemnity Agreement
Recall Management & Product Recall Agreement
Consumer Warranty & Repair Agreement
Safety Recall Services Agreement
Standards Compliance & Certification Agreement (ISO, etc.)
Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation Agreement
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reporting Services Agreement
Sustainability & Carbon Management Services Agreement
CSR Program Services Agreement (corporate social responsibility)
Business Ethics Undertaking (supplier-side)
Whistleblower Protection & Reporting Services Agreement
Third-Party Risk Management Agreement
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Agreement
Anti-Bribery Representation & Warranty (transaction clause)
Export Control & Dual-Use Goods Compliance Agreement
Sanctions Compliance Warranty & Indemnity (transaction clause)
Data Localization Compliance Agreement
Accessibility Services Agreement (web/app ADA compliance)
Records Retention & Archival Services Agreement
Document Review & Redaction Services Agreement
Third-Party Verification & Certification Agreement (KYC/AML)
Audit Rights Agreement (customer/vendor audit access)
Ethical Sourcing & Supply Chain Transparency Agreement
Model Contract for International Supply (template)
Catch-All / Master Framework Agreement (umbrella agreement covering multiple services/products)




