: Unlike commission or mandate agreements, which are limited to strictly legal actions (like signing contracts), an agent can also perform factual/other actions , such as marketing research or negotiations.

: Similar to a mandate agreement ( porucheniye ). The principal becomes directly liable for the transactions.

: The agreement is inherently for-profit; the principal must pay the agent for their services. 2. Essential Conditions

: Similar to a commission agreement ( komissiya ). The agent becomes personally liable for transactions with third parties.

To be legally binding, an agency agreement should clearly define: Agency, Representation, Delegation and Commission

An ( dogovor agentirovanija ) is a versatile civil-law contract regulated by Chapter 52 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Art. 1005–1011) . It allows a party (the agent ) to perform legal and other actions on behalf of another party (the principal ) for remuneration. 1. Key Characteristics Dual Nature : An agent can act in two ways: