Document background
The Intercompany Distribution Agreement is essential for multinational corporate groups operating in Belgium who wish to structure their internal distribution arrangements effectively. This document is particularly important given Belgium's specific and protective distribution law regime, which applies even to intra-group arrangements. The agreement needs to balance group-wide commercial objectives with local legal requirements, including mandatory notice periods and indemnity provisions under Belgian law. It typically includes detailed provisions on territory rights, product supply, pricing mechanisms, and operational procedures, while ensuring compliance with both Belgian and EU competition laws. This template is designed for situations where one group entity (typically a manufacturer or primary distributor) wishes to appoint another group entity as a distributor in a specific territory, while maintaining group coherence and operational efficiency.
