{"id":4372,"date":"2019-02-28T23:07:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T23:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?page_id=4372"},"modified":"2021-10-26T11:22:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T11:22:58","slug":"joint-venture-agreements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/joint-venture-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Venture Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A contractual agreement that joins together two or more individuals for the purposes of managing a particular business undertaking is referred to as a joint venture. Both parties in this collaboration agree to share in the losses as well as the profits of this enterprise. Whereas a partnership refers to an ongoing business relationship over the long term, a joint venture partnership is for only one business transaction. This means that the contracting parties remain distinct and separate legal entities and would continue to carry on their companies as separate operations.<\/p>\n<p>Joint ventures may be an effective way to enter into an agreement outlining clear goals and responsibilities for both parties. This is essential for avoiding conflicts later on down the road. There are certain liabilities and rights associated with any joint venture agreement. Some of the critical matters that need to be incorporated into a joint venture agreement with the help of a knowledgeable attorney include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation percentages and losses and profits<\/li>\n<li>Performance including obligations of both parties<\/li>\n<li>Timing for expenses, payments, invoices and signing authorities<\/li>\n<li>Determining whether or not the joint venture will have its own employees<\/li>\n<li>How the decisions of the joint venture implemented and who maintains supervision over the work<\/li>\n<li>How working capital will be provided?<\/li>\n<li>How insurance will be obtained?<\/li>\n<li>The storage or knowledge of confidential information after the joint venture is terminated<\/li>\n<li>Who maintains responsibility for the books and the financial statements<\/li>\n<li>What events trigger the termination of the joint venture?<\/li>\n<li>Whether disputes will be <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/class-action-litigation\/\">litigated<\/a> or arbitrated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consulting with a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/corporate-lawyers\">knowledgeable attorney<\/a> is strongly recommended for anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/key-considerations-joint-venture-agreements\">considering participating in a joint venture<\/a> whether it is to craft a new agreement or to review a previously suggested one. Joint ventures may be a small component of your overall business since they are short term, but you still need appropriate planning to minimize the potential for future conflicts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ Joint Venture Agreements&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:21|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What should you include in a joint venture agreement?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584353198194-a95163f0-0fa2&#8243;]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A joint venture agreement should include the objectives, structure of the joint venture, contributions of the members, duration, employees, restrictions, marketing, dispute resolution, revenues\/expenses distribution, confidentiality and non-disclosure, debts and guarantees, ownership of intellectual property (IP), and joint venture termination. To make sure everything is covered, hire a lawyer to draft the joint venture agreement.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569155,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">A joint venture agreement should include the objectives, structure of the joint venture, contributions of the members, duration, employees, restrictions, marketing, dispute resolution, revenues\/expenses distribution, confidentiality and non-disclosure, debts and guarantees, ownership of intellectual property (IP), and joint venture termination. To make sure everything is covered, hire a lawyer to draft the joint venture agreement.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is liable in a joint venture?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584353228034-81092cd1-f326&#8243;]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;In a joint venture, the guidelines on participants' liability are outlined and defined in the joint venture agreement. Also, the nature of liability can depend on the type of joint venture formed. In Canada, joint ventures can either be contractual, corporate, or partnership.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569155,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">In a joint venture, the guidelines on participants&#8217; liability are outlined and defined in the joint venture agreement. Also, the nature of liability can depend on the type of joint venture formed. In Canada, joint ventures can either be contractual, corporate, or partnership.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do joint ventures need to be registered?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584353243560-ae626ec4-dc9a&#8221;]<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Contractual joint ventures are not required to be registered, although they may choose to do so. As for corporate or partnership joint ventures, they are subject to registration requirements of the jurisdiction where they were formed. They also must register as an extra-provincial corporation or partnership according to the laws of the province in which they operate their business.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569155,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">Contractual joint ventures are not required to be registered, although they may choose to do so. As for corporate or partnership joint ventures, they are subject to registration requirements of the jurisdiction where they were formed. They also must register as an extra-provincial corporation or partnership according to the laws of the province in which they operate their business.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A contractual agreement that joins together two or more individuals for the purposes of managing a particular business undertaking is referred to as a joint venture. Both parties in this collaboration agree to share in the losses as well as the profits of this enterprise. 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