Intercompany Services Agreement Template for Germany

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and recipient entities, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between the parties, and purpose of the service arrangement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules for the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of services to be provided, including service levels and performance standards

5. Service Provider's Obligations: Specific responsibilities and commitments of the service provider

6. Service Recipient's Obligations: Responsibilities and commitments of the service recipient, including cooperation requirements

7. Fees and Payment Terms: Service fees, calculation methodology, payment terms, and invoicing procedures, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing requirements

8. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal provisions, and termination rights

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of IP created or used in providing the services

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during service provision

11. Data Protection: GDPR compliance measures and data processing obligations

12. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks, limitation of liability, and indemnification provisions

13. Force Majeure: Events excusing performance and related procedures

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes

15. General Provisions: Standard clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed description of each service, including scope, deliverables, and technical specifications

2. Schedule 2 - Service Levels: Specific performance metrics, measurement methods, and reporting requirements

3. Schedule 3 - Fees and Calculation Methodology: Detailed fee structure, including calculation methods and transfer pricing documentation

4. Schedule 4 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel involved in service delivery and their roles

5. Schedule 5 - Data Processing Agreement: Detailed GDPR-compliant data processing terms if personal data is processed

6. Schedule 6 - Contact Details and Escalation Procedure: Contact information for key personnel and escalation procedures for issues

7. Appendix A - Service Request Form: Template for requesting additional or modified services

8. Appendix B - Report Templates: Standard templates for service performance reporting