Bilateral Investment Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Environmental and Social Obligations: Additional provisions regarding environmental protection and social responsibility, used when investments may have significant environmental or social impacts

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Provisions protecting intellectual property, needed when investments involve technology transfer or IP-intensive industries

3. Force Majeure: Provisions dealing with extraordinary events, particularly relevant in long-term investment agreements

4. Anti-Corruption Compliance: Specific anti-corruption provisions, particularly important when dealing with public sector involvement

5. Security Interests: Provisions regarding creation and enforcement of security interests, relevant for investments involving significant assets or financing

6. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with competition laws, needed when investment could affect market structure

1. Investment Description Schedule: Detailed description of the investment, including assets, business plans, and timelines

2. Corporate Structure Schedule: Diagram and description of the investment vehicle and corporate structure

3. Regulatory Compliance Schedule: List of required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals

4. B-BBEE Compliance Schedule: Details of B-BBEE compliance structure and commitments

5. Financial Terms Schedule: Detailed financial provisions, including investment amounts and payment terms

6. Performance Metrics Schedule: Specific performance indicators and evaluation criteria

7. Dispute Resolution Procedures: Detailed procedures for dispute resolution, including arbitration rules and procedures