Intercompany Cost Plus Agreement Template for Germany

1. Service Level Requirements: Specific service levels and performance metrics, used when detailed service standards need to be established

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Provisions regarding IP created or used during service provision, included when services involve intellectual property

3. Personnel: Terms regarding personnel providing services, included when specific staff requirements or restrictions apply

4. Confidentiality: Detailed confidentiality provisions, included when sensitive information is involved beyond standard business operations

5. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances, included when specific risk allocation is needed

6. Transfer Pricing Adjustments: Mechanism for adjusting mark-up rates, included when periodic reviews and adjustments are anticipated

7. Subcontracting: Terms for subcontracting services, included when subcontracting is permitted

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed description of all services covered under the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Cost Components: Detailed list and description of all cost components included in the cost base

3. Schedule 3 - Calculation Methodology: Detailed methodology for cost allocation and mark-up calculation

4. Schedule 4 - Documentation Requirements: Specific documentation requirements and templates for cost reporting

5. Schedule 5 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel involved in service delivery and their roles

6. Appendix A - Transfer Pricing Benchmark Study: Supporting transfer pricing analysis justifying the chosen mark-up rate

7. Appendix B - Service Level Metrics: Detailed performance metrics and measurement methods