Cost Sharing Agreement Template for Germany

1. Intellectual Property Rights: Required when shared costs involve development or use of intellectual property

2. Regulatory Compliance: Needed when the cost sharing arrangement is subject to specific regulatory oversight

3. Anti-Competition Compliance: Required when parties are competitors or when arrangement could have market impact

4. Force Majeure: Optional clause for handling unforeseen circumstances affecting cost sharing

5. Assignment and Transfer: Include when parties might need to transfer rights or obligations

6. Multiple Currency Provisions: Required when cost sharing involves multiple currencies

7. Insurance Requirements: Include when shared activities require specific insurance coverage

8. Change Control: Required for complex arrangements where cost bases may change significantly

1. Schedule 1 - Cost Categories: Detailed breakdown of all cost categories included in the sharing arrangement

2. Schedule 2 - Allocation Keys: Specific formulas and methodologies for cost allocation

3. Schedule 3 - Initial Budget: Starting budget and cost estimates for the shared activities

4. Schedule 4 - Reporting Template: Standard format for regular cost reporting and reconciliation

5. Schedule 5 - Authorized Representatives: List of key contacts and their authority levels

6. Appendix A - Service Levels: If applicable, service levels related to shared activities

7. Appendix B - Tax Treatment Summary: Detailed overview of tax implications and treatment

8. Appendix C - Calculation Examples: Practical examples of how cost allocation will work