Joint Venture Agreement Template

What is a joint venture agreement?

A joint venture agreement sets the terms on which two businesses collaborate on a specific project or new business: contributions, control, profit sharing, IP ownership and exit.

When you need one

Two companies pooling resources for a project
Entering a new market with a local partner

Key clauses included

Scope and objective
Contributions of each party
Governance and management committee
Profit and cost sharing
IP created by the venture
Exclusivity
Term, exit and wind-down

What the template covers

Purpose and Scope
Contributions
Management
Costs and Revenue
Intellectual Property
Exclusivity
Confidentiality
Limitation of Liability
Term and Exit
General
Governing Law and Disputes
Schedule 1: Contributions and Timetable
Schedule 2: IP Arrangements

How to use it

Buy and download the editable Word file.
Fill in the brackets: names, dates, fees, scope and governing law. Delete options that don't apply.
Check it against local law, and have a lawyer review it for high-value deals.
Sign it on paper or with any e-signature tool.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the template in?

You get an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file that also opens in Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice.

Can I use this template in my country?

The templates are written for international use with placeholders for governing law and local details. Contract law differs between countries and states, so check the final document against local law, especially for employment and consumer contracts.

Is this legal advice?

No. A template is a starting point, not advice on your situation. For high-value or unusual deals, have a lawyer review the completed document.

How do I receive the file?

Right after payment you are taken to a download page, and PayPal emails you a receipt. Keep the download page link to download the file again.

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