Agency Tuesday.

Working with an agent raises questions at every stage: when agreeing the terms of intermediation, settling commission and deciding to end the agreement. Agency Tuesday is a DJP publication series in which we discuss these issues through specific questions arising in business practice.

Is your arrangement an agency agreement?

The first step is to understand the nature of the relationship. Our articles consider intermediation, the continuing nature of cooperation and the parties’ roles. They help organise the information needed to assess an agreement and how it is performed. This provides a starting point for further questions about remuneration, liability and ending the relationship.

The agent’s remuneration and commission

Remuneration affects day-to-day cooperation and potential disputes. The series describes remuneration models, the information needed to verify commission and settlements after an agreement ends. Separate articles cover exclusivity, reimbursement of expenses and information obligations. These issues should be considered alongside the agreement and records of the work performed.

Ending the agreement and indemnity

Before cooperation ends, questions arise about the reasons, the procedure and the financial consequences. Our analyses explain indemnity, commission after termination and non-compete obligations. They identify the circumstances and evidence that should be considered when assessing a particular relationship.

Choose the stage that interests you

You can start by identifying the nature of an agreement, move on to settlements or read the materials about ending cooperation. Publication dates correspond to the Polish originals. Below you will also find lawyers who handle agency matters.