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Profit Sharing Agreement

A contract defining how business profits will be calculated and distributed among partners, employees, or stakeholders.

PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT

This Profit Sharing Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:

PARTY 1: [FULL NAME / COMPANY NAME]

PARTY 2: [FULL NAME / COMPANY NAME]

(Collectively, the "Parties")

1. PURPOSE

The Parties enter into this Agreement to define the terms under which profits generated by [BUSINESS NAME / PROJECT NAME] (the "Business") will be shared among the Parties.

2. PROFIT CALCULATION

"Net Profit" means gross revenue of the Business less all operating expenses, taxes, and agreed-upon deductions. The following deductions shall be made before profit distribution:

- Operating expenses: [DESCRIPTION]

- Reserve fund contribution: [AMOUNT or PERCENTAGE]%

- [OTHER DEDUCTIONS]

3. PROFIT DISTRIBUTION

Net Profits shall be distributed as follows:

- [PARTY 1 NAME]: [PERCENTAGE]%

- [PARTY 2 NAME]: [PERCENTAGE]%

Total: 100%

4. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Profit distributions shall be made [FREQUENCY, e.g., quarterly / annually] within [DAYS] days following the end of each [PERIOD]. Distributions require a written profit and loss statement prepared by [ACCOUNTANT / PARTY RESPONSIBLE].

5. RECORDS AND AUDIT

The Parties agree to maintain accurate financial records of the Business. Each Party has the right to inspect and audit the Business's financial records upon [NOTICE PERIOD] written notice.

6. LOSSES

In the event of a net loss, such loss shall be shared by the Parties in proportion to their profit-sharing percentages unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7. CHANGES TO PROFIT SHARING

The profit-sharing percentages set forth herein may only be modified by written agreement signed by all Parties.

8. TERM

This Agreement commences on [START DATE] and continues until [END DATE / until terminated by mutual written agreement].

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/JURISDICTION].

PARTY 1: _________________ PARTY 2: _________________

[PARTY 1 NAME] [PARTY 2 NAME]

Date: ___________ Date: ___________

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What is a Profit Sharing Agreement?

A Profit Sharing Agreement template establishes how profits from a business, project, or venture will be calculated and distributed among partners, co-founders, or stakeholders. This free profit sharing agreement covers profit calculation methodology, distribution percentages, payment schedule, financial record-keeping, audit rights, and loss-sharing provisions. Use this profit sharing agreement template for business partnerships, joint ventures, employee profit sharing plans, co-founder arrangements, and revenue sharing partnerships. A clearly drafted profit sharing agreement prevents future disputes by defining exactly what counts as profit, when distributions occur, and how the arrangement can be modified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Profit Sharing Agreement template free to download?

Yes, you can download this Profit Sharing Agreement template completely free. No sign-up required.

Can I customize this Profit Sharing Agreement template?

Absolutely. All placeholder fields (marked with brackets) can be replaced with your specific details. We recommend reviewing the final version with a legal professional for high-stakes agreements.

Is this Profit Sharing Agreement legally binding?

A contract template becomes legally binding once both parties sign it with valid consideration and mutual agreement. The template provides the correct legal structure — you fill in the specifics.

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