Six questions to answer before signing an international contract

1. What exactly must be delivered?

Define scope, specifications, acceptance criteria, delivery milestones and the evidence needed to confirm performance. Ambiguous schedules create operational disputes long before formal legal claims.

2. How and when will payment move?

Check currency, banking routes, taxes, payment documents, late-payment consequences and the effect of sanctions or bank compliance reviews.

3. Who controls changes?

A clear change-control process should identify authorised representatives, pricing rules and the effect of changes on time and acceptance.

4. How is liability allocated?

Review caps, exclusions, indemnities, insurance requirements and exceptions for confidentiality, intellectual property or intentional misconduct.

5. Which law and dispute forum apply?

Governing law, courts or arbitration, language and enforceability should form one coherent structure.

6. What happens if performance stops?

Force majeure, sanctions, export restrictions and termination rights should include notice, mitigation and evidence requirements.

This material is for general information and does not constitute legal, tax or investment advice.