---
title: Distributor Agreement
description: Distributor Agreement; FAQ; Q&A; Checklists; Frequently asked questions about Distributor Agreement, answered by Experienced Distributor Agreement Lawyer.
---

[Blog ](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog)

# [Distributor Agreement](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/distributor-agreement)

 Written by [Michelle DelMar, Esq.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/author/michelle-delmar-esq) | Jan 14, 2016 7:15:13 PM

 

*Ready to start thinking outside the box?*

If you are looking at this webpage, it is likely that you already have a vision for your business.  
Now it's time to gather your professionals . . . time to transform your vision into reality.

[**Click here to contact Attorney Michelle DelMar, **](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/contact/)an experienced Distributor Agreement Lawyer,  
for advice regarding your Distributor Agreement.<https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/international-business-agreements>

[For International Distributor Agreements click here.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/international-business-agreements)

Frequently asked questions about Agreement for Distributor.

Q:How can I reduce the risk of my Buyer circumventing me and dealing with the Supplier directly?

A: Include non-circumvention terms in the Distributor Agreement.

Q: How do I know who is responsible for the shipment and when risk transfers?

A: Include risk transfer terms in the Distributor Agreement.

Q: Who will pay for customs duties, etc.?

A: Include allocation of responsibility in the Distributor Agreement.

Rule #1: "Get it in Writing"

Disputes can be very costly and and can damage business relationships. The key to dispute-avoidance is implementing a clear and well-drafted Distributor Agreement. 

[For a Distributor Agreement Checklist, click here, 19 Issues for Distributor Agreement.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/distributor-agreement-checklist)

[Click here for more information and to schedule a Consultation with Attorney Michelle DelMar, to discuss your Distributor Agreement.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/contact)

 

**Related Info and Checklists:**

[Distributor Agreement Checklist](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/distributor-agreement-checklist)

[New Business Checklist](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/business-checklist-1)

[Licensing Agreement Checklist](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/licensing-agreement-checklist)

[Trademark Licensing Agreement Checklist](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/trademark-license-agreement)

 

* *[*Click here to schedule a consultation with Michelle L. DelMar, Esq.*](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/contact/)*,    *

*  This is not an exclusive checklist and you should not rely solely on this checklist.  
You should consult an attorney as to the specifics of your situation.

 

*Taking the Path Less Traveled.  When taking the path less traveled, remember your compass.  In business, your compass is a team of professionals that help guide you to your goals. Michelle DelMar, 1999*

 

 

 

This may be considered advertising under the Massachusetts and Maine Rules of Professional Conduct

[View full post](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/distributor-agreement)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Michelle DelMar, Esq."
  },
  "dateModified" : "2019-08-04T00:32:07.164Z",
  "datePublished" : "2016-01-14T19:15:13Z",
  "headline" : "Distributor Agreement",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 60,
    "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png",
    "width" : 60
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/distributor-agreement",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60,
      "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png",
      "width" : 60
    },
    "name" : "Blog"
  }
}
```