Alabama - Renew a Distributorship Agreement

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Renew a Distributorship Agreement, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Trading and Markets link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or write a written letter for renewal.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form/written letter
• Distributorship agreement permit
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Trading and Markets
Haoxiang Zhu, Director (202) 551-5500
Director's Office - 202-551-5500
Main Office
Phone: 202-551-5777
Fax: 202-772-9273
Email: [email protected]
Contact link and link
Regional Office link

Eligibility

• Any distributor who intends to Renew a Distributorship Agreement is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request. (if required)

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Names and addresses of both parties
• Sale terms and conditions
• Contract effective dates
• Marketing and intellectual property rights
• Defects and returns provisions
• Severance terms
• Returned goods credits and costs
• Exclusivity from competing products
• Ownership of product provisions

Need for the Document

• Distribution agreements, also called wholesale distribution agreements, are contracts between a distributor and a manufacturer. They allow the distributor to sell, market, and profit from the sales of a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s product in bulk. A distribution agreement typically uses terms and conditions that address territories, exclusivity rights, reporting requirements, and more.

Information which might help

Contract lawyers can help with the following:

• Negotiation of the terms and conditions.
• Providing legal advice and professional insight.
• Sending emails and letters to both parties.
• Acting as a communication hub for all parties.
• Explaining the legal terms of the contract.
• Drafting and revising the agreement.
• Settling disputes between the applicant and his/her channel partners.
• Adding amendments and restatements to the contract.
• Representing the contract agreement in arbitration or court if a dispute arises.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

There are four distribution agreement types including:

• Type 1. Exclusive distribution agreements
• Type 2. Wholesale distribution agreements
• Type 3. Distribution agreements for commissions
• Type 4. Developer distribution agreements