Document:

Exhibit 4.95

Exhibit 4.95

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED BY NINETOWNS INTERNET TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED. THIS
EXHIBIT HAS BEEN REDACTED. REDACTED MATERIAL IS MARKED WITH “*” AND HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Beijing Ninetowns Ports Software and Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Party A”)
and Guangzhou Ninetowns Wang Li Software Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Party B”) have
entered into this agreement with respect to the establishment of a strategic cooperative
partnership relationship between the parties and the engagement of Party B as Party A’s franchisee:

	 	 	 
	Party A:

	 	Beijing Ninetowns Ports Software and Technology Co., Ltd.
	 
	 	 
	Address:

	 	Building No.14, 7th Block, 188 South 4th Ring Road West,
Fengtai District, Beijing
	Zip code:

	 	100070 
	Telephone:

	 	010-58056688 
	 
	 	 
	Party B:

	 	Guangzhou Ninetowns Wang Li Software Co., Ltd.
	 
	 	 
	Address:

	 	Room 203, 24-26 Keyun Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
	Zip code:

	 	510660 
	Telephone:

	 	020-85535095 

I. Franchised Products:

The “iDeclare V5.0” enterprise software that has various functions (such as electronic
certification of origin certificate and electronic inspection application), which was developed
independently by Party A (who has obtained a software production certificate for such software);
and services in relation to the “iDeclare V5.0” enterprise software.

In order to enhance Party B’s reputation, and in consideration of the degree of acceptance of
software sales companies by import/export enterprises in Party B’s franchised area, Party A hereby
authorizes Party B to use the Ninetowns trade name in its company name, provided, however, that
Party B shall not use such trade name to engage in business activities that are not related to the
business as contemplated hereunder.

II. Franchised Area:

Foshan area, Zhongshan area, Shunde area, Huizhou area and Panyu area of Guangdong Province, the
PRC.

 

 

 

III. Term of Franchise:

From October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.

IV. Recommended Distribution Price:

The standard price of the “iDeclare V5.0” enterprise software is RMB4,500 per set with one-year
free services. Party B may charge a different price according to market competition.

V. Obligations of Both Parties:

Obligations of Party A:

	 	1.	 	Party A undertakes that the products that it provides have been authorized by the
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the PRC.

	 	2.	 	In order to enhance Party B’s reputation, Party A hereby authorizes Party B to use the
Ninetowns trade name in its company name, provided, however, that Party B shall not use
such trade name to engage in business activities that are not related to the business as
contemplated hereunder.

	 	3.	 	Party A undertakes that during the term of this agreement, it will obtain Party B’s
prior consent before developing other franchisees within the franchised area.

	 	4.	 	Party A shall provide Party B with marketing and training materials in connection with
the franchised products.
	 
	 	5.	 	Party A shall provide Party B with technical support services.
	 
	 	6.	 	Upgrade services.

Obligations of Party B:

	 	1.	 	Party B is responsible for distribution of Party A’s products, after-sale services and
technical support in the franchised area.

	 	2.	 	Party B undertakes that it will comply with relevant state and industrial laws and
regulations through its sales activities.

	 	3.	 	Party B undertakes that it will not be any third party’s franchisee for any other
product that competes with Party A’s products in the franchised area during the term of
this agreement.

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND CONFIDENTIAL TERMS HAVE BEEN OMITTED

	 	4.	 	Party B undertakes that the products that it sells are the official versions of Party
A’s products, and Party B undertakes that it will not engage in any form of counterfeit
activities.

	 	5.	 	Party B undertakes that it will provide users with after-sales service and technical
support in accordance with Party A’s service standards and service contents.

	 	6.	 	Party B undertakes that it will make payments to Party A within the prescribed time
limit.

	 	7.	 	Party B undertakes that the sales data delivered by Party B to Party A monthly, i.e.
the settlement bill, will be true and accurate.

VI. Product Settlement Prices:

The settlement prices are as follows:

	 	1.	 	The distribution arrangements between the parties with respect to Party A’s “iDeclare
V5.0” enterprise software shall be: Party A shall be entitled to receive ********** of the
total revenue and Party B shall be entitled to receive ********** of the total revenue.

VII. Settlement Schedule:

Both parties agree that they shall settle payable amounts within 30 days after three months
following relevant settlement period. Party B shall deliver a settlement bill to Party A’s
financial management center by the end of each month.

The form of the settlement bill is attached hereto.

VIII.
Agreement Amendment:

If either party hereto requests to amend this agreement, it shall notify the other party in
writing, and the other party shall respond within one week. All amendments of this agreement must
be made in writing by both parties, and such amendments shall be deemed as inseverable parts of
this agreement.

IX.
Rights of Both Parties to Terminate this Agreement Unilaterally:

If any of the following circumstances occurs, Party A is entitled to terminate this agreement
unilaterally without any liability for breach of contract:

	 	1.	 	Party B becomes a franchisee for any other product that competes with Party A in the
franchised area during the term of this agreement without Party A’s consent;

 

 

 

	 	2.	 	Party B fails to comply with relevant state or industrial laws or regulations,
resulting in damages to Party A’s products and goodwill;

	 	3.	 	Party B engages in any form of counterfeit activities with respect to Party A’s
products;

	 	4.	 	Party B fails to provide after-sales service and technical support to product users in
accordance with Party A’s service standards and service contents, which results in
complaints by a large number of users.

If any of the following circumstances occurs, Party B is entitled to terminate this agreement
unilaterally without any liability for breach of contract:

	 	1.	 	Party A develops new franchisees within Party B’s franchised area during the term of
this agreement without Party B’s consent;

	 	2.	 	Party A refuses to provide product-related marketing and training materials or
product-related technical training to Party B.

X.
Termination of Agreement:

This agreement is automatically terminated upon the occurrence of any of the following
circumstances:

	 	1.	 	Expiration of this agreement;
	 
	 	2.	 	Mutual consent by the parties during the term of this agreement;

	 	3.	 	Failure by the parties to reach an agreement in the event that either party makes a
request to amend this agreement, which makes the further performance of this agreement
impossible.

XI.
Renewal of Agreement:

The parties shall notify the other party in writing of its intention whether to renew this
agreement at least 30 days prior to the expiration hereof. This agreement may be renewed upon the
parties’ mutual consent. If either party fails to notify the other party prior to expiration, such
party shall be deemed to have agreed on the termination hereof, and the other party shall be
entitled to take any action without assuming any liability for breach of contract.

XII.
Force Majeure:

A force majeure event means an event that both parties could not foresee when they entered into
this agreement, and the occurrence and consequences of which cannot be prevented or overcome by the
parties.

 

 

 

If it is impossible for either party to perform this agreement due to a force majeure event, it
shall promptly notify the other party of the reasons why it is impossible to perform this agreement
or it needs to delay its performance or perform part of this agreement, and it shall provide
legally valid supporting documents. Through consultation by both parties, the parties may approve a
delay of the performance, a partial performance or a waiver of performance, and part or all of the
liabilities for breach of contract may be exempted, if agreed by the parties. If a force majeure
event occurs after either party’s delayed performance, such party may not be exempted from all
liabilities for breach of contract.

XIII.
Liability for Breach of Contract:

	 	1.	 	If the parties can not continue the performance of this agreement due to either party’s
breach, the breaching party shall pay the other party liquidated damages equal to 10% of
all amounts payable during the performance of this agreement.

	 	2.	 	If Party B fails to settle with Party A within the time limit as set forth herein,
Party B shall pay a late penalty to Party A, calculated at the bank lending interest rate
for such overdue period. The calculation shall be made according to the amount of the late
payment and related period.

XIV.
Dispute Resolution:

Any dispute arising from this agreement shall be first settled through friendly negotiation. If
the parties fail to reach an agreement after negotiation, either party may bring a lawsuit to
Beijing Fengtai District People’s Court to settle such dispute by litigation.

XV. Matters not covered by this agreement shall be settled through consultation by both parties and
confirmed by a written agreement by the parties attached hereto. Such attachments shall be an
inseverable part of this agreement and have the same force and effect as this agreement.

This agreement shall be executed in four counterparts. Either party shall hold two counterparts
with each counterpart having the same force and effect. This agreement shall take effect upon the
parties’ execution with their corporate seals affixed to this agreement.

 

 

 

(Signature Page)

Party A:

Beijing Ninetowns Ports Software and Technology Co., Ltd.

[Seal]

Date: October 1, 2009

Party B:

Guangzhou Ninetowns Wang Li Software Co., Ltd.

[Seal]

Date: October 1, 2009Exhibit 4.96

Exhibit 4.96

LEASE CONTRACT

	 	 	 
	Lessor:

	 	Beijing Shunfeng Runlin Technology and Trade Co., Ltd. (“Party A”)
	Address:

	 	Lianying Village, Quanying Town, Shunyi District, Beijing
	Legal Representative:

	 	Liu Jingjie
	Business License No.:

	 	110113010400385 
	Telephone:

	 	(010) 60443648 
	 
	 	 
	Lessee:

	 	Beijing Ninetown Sky Eco-Agriculture Co., Ltd. (“Party B”)
	Address:

	 	A 22nd Floor, Majestic Towers, No. 20 East Gongti
Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
	Contract:

	 	Liu Yu
	Telephone:

	 	(010) 65899757 

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of China, Party A and Party B, adhering
to the principle of equity and mutual benefit and the principle of consultation and consensus,
reach the following agreements with respect to the lease contemplated hereunder.

I. General

	 	1.	 	The premise for lease contemplated hereunder is located in the south of Lianying
Village, with a total area of 14-acre site, including storehouses and office buildings
and uncompleted canteens, staff dormitory, sewage pipes, etc. The uncompleted
constructions shall be completed and delivered to Party B for normal use within thirty
(30) calendar days after the execution of this Contract.

	 	2.	 	Party A has completed the legal procedures for leasing the land and the buildings
(a copy of the original land lease contract, the plan for the constructions, and a copy
of the business license with company chop affixed shall be provided to Party B as
attached appendixes, and shall have the same binding effect as this Contract).

	 	3.	 	Under the lease, Party B will conduct, at its discretion, independent and
comprehensive management of the land and the plant, while Party A shall not intervene in
the management of the premise and the operations of Party B.

II. Term of the Lease

The term of this lease is three (3) years, starting from March 1st, 2010 and ending
February 28th, 2013.

III. Rent and Payment Methods

The rent for this Contract shall be paid to Party A annually, no later than March
5th of each year.

Detailed payment schedules are as follows:

The first year: the rent of RMB 550,000 shall be paid before March 5th, 2010;

The second year: the rent of RMB 550,000 shall be paid before March 5th, 2011;

The third year: the rent of RMB 550,000 shall be paid before March 5th, 2012.

 

 

 

IV. Delivery of the Premise

	 	1.	 	Within three (3) working days after the execution of this Contract, Party B shall
pay RMB 200,000 of the first year’s rent as advance payment for the lease. The remaining
RMB 350,000 balance of the first year’s rent shall be paid before March 5th,
2010. Upon receipt of the advance payment by Party A from Party B, Party B may enter and
begin using the premise.

	 	2.	 	Party A warrants that, within thirty (30) calendar days after the execution of this
Contract, it shall complete the decoration of the office building and the three utility
supplies in the No. 2 storehouse, including the installation of the sanitary water lines,
sewage lines, electricity and heat equipments, and deliver them to Party B for use.

	 	3.	 	Party A agrees that, within thirty (30) calendar days after the execution of this
Contract, it shall provide Party B with one (1) 160-kilowatt adapter with regular
electricity supply, and also it shall provide Party B with one (1) 160-meter deep well,
to ensure Party B’s access to water and electricity for daily use and production. During
the term of this Contract, the charge for electricity is RMB 1 per kilowatt-hour and the
charge for water is RMB 3 per ton; and Party B shall confirm the monthly charges for the
electricity and water based on the actual amount used and pay the fees to Party A at the
beginning of the following month.

	 	4.	 	If Party A fails to deliver the storehouse or equipments to Party B for use
according to the above sections 2 and 3, for each day of delay, Party A shall pay Party B
a penalty of 5‰ of the annual rent.

V. Other Relevant Rights and Obligations

	 	1.	 	Party B has the right and obligation to reasonably use and actively maintain and
repair the premise, and Party A has the right to supervise the use of the premise to make
sure it is free of any damages or losses.

	 	2.	 	Party A is obligated to maintain the cement road in good condition for passage
within the boundary of the premise, and is in charge of the greening work within the
boundary of the premise.

	 	3.	 	Party B shall bear by itself the expenses for telephone and broadband internet
access. Party A shall assist in the clearing and management of the daily garbage and
Party B shall bear the cost.

	 	4.	 	Party A is obligated to help Party B in coordinating with the neighbors and assist
Party B in the efficient handling of the social security and general management.

	 	5.	 	Party A undertakes that during the term of this Contract, Party B’s use of the
premise may not be affected by the transfer or mortgage of the land and the constructions
on the ground under the lease.

	 	6.	 	Party B shall obtain Party A’s prior consent regarding temporarily building
fixtures to the site within the term of this Contract, and Party B undertakes that, upon
the expiration of this Contract, the fixtures shall be owned by Party A and that all
temporary buildings shall be vacated.

	 	7.	 	Party A shall issue its official invoice to Party B prior to March 1st
of each year and Party B shall pay the rent for such year.

 

 

 

VI. Default Liability

	 	1.	 	Party A shall make sure that the leased buildings and land that it delivers to
Party B can be used normally. If the buildings and the land can not be used normally and
Party B’s use is delayed therefore, for each day of delay, Party A shall pay Party B a
penalty of 5‰ of the annual rent.

	 	2.	 	Party B shall pay the annual rent to Party A on time and in full, and in case of
any delay in the payment, a penalty shall be paid at the rate of 5‰ of the rent that are
not paid on time per day. If the delay is over one (1) month, Party A has the right to
retrieve the premise and Party B shall be liable for any losses incurred thereto.

	 	3.	 	Both Parties shall fully perform the Contract during the term of this Contract and
neither Party may breach the Contract. Both Parties undertake that if either Party
breaches the Contract within the term of this Contract, the breaching Party shall pay
half of the annual rent as liquidated damages for terminating the Contract.

	 	4.	 	If Party B fails to perform the lease due to its poor performance, it shall notify
Party A in writing one (1) month in advance. After obtaining the consent from Party A,
Party B may terminate the Contract without incurring any liability.

VII. Exemption Clause

Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party due to the occurrence of any force majeure
(earthquake, hurricane, flood, riot, war, etc.) during the term of this Contract. Neither Party
shall be liable to the other Party in the event that the Contract is terminated due to governmental
expropriation and demolition during the term of this Contract, provided however, that Party A shall
notify Party B two (2) months in advance, return the rent for the rest of the year and then
terminate the Contract.

VIII. Land Expropriation and Demolition

If Party A’s land and buildings referred to herein are subject to demolition due to
governmental expropriation, the compensation for the land use rights and ground constructions
received shall belong to Party A. Party A shall notify Party B two (2) months in advance, and shall
offer Party B an exemption of one-month’s rent in addition to returning Party A’s rent for the rest
of the year.

IX. Dispute Resolution

If there is any dispute during the performance of this Contract, the Parties shall resolve the
disputes through friendly consultation. If the Parties fail to settle the disputes through
consultation, the Parties may bring a law suit to the people’s court located where Party B resides.

X. Effectiveness of the Contract

This Contract shall be signed in two (2) original counterparts, each Party to hold one (1)
original, and shall take effective as of the date of the signing and chopping hereof. The Parties
may enter into supplemental agreements through consultation regarding matters not mentioned
hereunder and the supplemental agreements shall have the same legal effect as this Contract.

 

 

 

No Further Text.

Party A: Beijing Shunfeng Runlin Technology and Trade Co., Ltd.

Legal Representative: /s/ Liu Jingjie

Chop:

Date: January 25, 2010

Party B:
Beijing Ninetowns Sky Eco-Agriculture Co., Ltd.

Legal Representative:

Chop: [Seal]

Date: January 25, 2010

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