This paper will address the issue of maritime agency business, and the definition of a maritime agent as one of the most important subjects of maritime and the activities of large shipping companies in the market. The maritime agent begins his function by concluding a Agency Appointment Agreement. The parties to the contract are the maritime agent and his principal who authorizes the agent to work in his name and on his behalf for matters concerning his interest. The aim of this paper is to bring closer organizations at the institutional level that act and promote the interests of maritime agents and their business and advocate for their status and position in the market. The legislative framework and the status of the maritime agent in our law will also be mentioned, as well as the important parts of the Maritime Law that prescribe the contract. In addition to the Agency Appointment Agreement as well as II its essential parts, the paper explains in more detail the importance of formal contracts specifically designed by two international organizations - FONASBA and BIMCO.