Inter Agentcy

FIFA Regulations

Inter Agentcy is built from the ground up to comply with the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) 2023. Every feature, template, and workflow aligns with the current regulatory framework.

FFAR 2023 Overview

The FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), effective October 2023, represent the most significant overhaul of football agent regulation in decades. Key changes include mandatory licensing via a FIFA-administered exam, strict commission caps, standardized representation agreements, and the introduction of the FIFA Clearing House for payment processing.

These regulations affect every participant in the football transfer market — agents, players, and clubs. Inter Agentcy ensures you stay compliant without needing to become a regulatory expert yourself.

Non-Compliance Risks

Violating FFAR can result in fines, suspension or revocation of your license, bans from representing players, and sanctions against clubs involved. Inter Agentcy's compliance engine helps you avoid these risks automatically.

Commission Caps

FFAR 2023 introduces strict caps on agent commissions, ending the era of unregulated fee arrangements:

Transaction TypeCommission CapBasis
Player Representation (Salary)3%Gross annual remuneration
Club Engagement (Transfer)10%Transfer fee paid
Dual RepresentationCombined max appliesCannot exceed individual caps combined

Automatic Cap Enforcement

When you create a deal in Inter Agentcy, the platform automatically calculates the maximum allowable commission based on the transaction type and value. You'll receive a warning if any proposed fee exceeds the regulatory cap.

Standard Representation Agreements

FFAR requires all representation agreements to follow FIFA-prescribed standard forms. These include:

  • Standard Representation Agreement (Player): Governs the agent-player relationship, including scope of services, duration (max 2 years, renewable), exclusivity terms, and commission structure
  • Standard Representation Agreement (Club): Governs club engagement of an agent for a specific transaction
  • Disclosure Requirements: All representation agreements must be deposited with the relevant national association and disclosed to FIFA

Inter Agentcy provides pre-filled FIFA standard templates that you can customize within regulatory bounds. Digital signatures and automated filing streamline the process.

Key FFAR Requirements

  • Licensing: Only FIFA-licensed agents may negotiate transfers and contracts on behalf of players or clubs
  • Exam: Agents must pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam to obtain a license
  • Continuing Education: Licensed agents must maintain compliance through ongoing professional development
  • Conflict of Interest: Agents cannot represent multiple parties in the same transaction without written consent and disclosure
  • Payment via Clearing House: All agent payments for international transfers must be processed through the FIFA Clearing House
  • Record Keeping: Agents must maintain detailed records of all transactions and agreements for a minimum period
  • Fit and Proper: Agents must meet character and integrity requirements, with no disqualifying criminal convictions or disciplinary sanctions

How Inter Agentcy Ensures Compliance

RequirementPlatform Feature
Commission capsAutomatic calculation and warnings on every deal
Standard agreementsPre-loaded FIFA templates with guided completion
License verificationVerified badge system linked to FIFA database
Clearing House paymentsIntegrated submission and tracking
Conflict of interestAutomated detection and disclosure prompts
Record keepingFull audit trail on all transactions
Regulatory updatesReal-time alerts when regulations change

Stay Ahead of Changes

FIFA regulations continue to evolve. Inter Agentcy monitors regulatory developments and updates templates, workflows, and compliance checks automatically — so you don't have to.

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