Following the publication of the Guide to working internationally, the ACE established a checklist to facilitate international collaboration between architects. If you have decided to work abroad, you might also be looking for a host country partner. Sooner or later you will need some sort of agreement - but before getting to this stage, it is important to make sure that you have the best strategic match. The intention of this document is to provide a choice between methods of joint operation and to point out to general rules and terms for two (or more parties) to secure their mutual rights and obligations in forming a joint venture.