FIFA Football Agent Regulations

The FIFA Council approved the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) on 16 December 2022, bringing the regulation and licensing of football agents back under the remit of FIFA.

Our industry experts have provided bespoke training to agents for the FIFA Agents exam (and access to an extensive bank of practice questions). We can provide tailored solutions to representation contracts in light of the FFAR and continued regulatory advice on compliance and disputes as well as commercial advice on sponsorships, image rights and reputation management.

Whether it's preparation for the exam, reviewing template representation or tripartite agreements, or advising on how the FIFA football agent regulations will apply to your transactions, we're here to work with you to ensure your processes run smoothly and comply with the regulations, as well as enhancing your own knowledge of these key regulations.

Key resources

The FIFA football agent regulations have perhaps been the most anticipated piece of sports law regulation in recent years.

The regulation is set to enter into force in a phased manner, with Articles 1-10 and 22-27, which generally relate to processes for obtaining a licence, taking effect on 9 January 2023. The remaining articles (which generally relate to acting as a football agent, and the obligations of football agents and their clients) come into force on 1 October 2023.

Given that this is one of the most significant regulatory changes in years to impact football, and in line with our commitment to supporting clients and contacts, we’ve provided key resources to help you understand the FIFA Football Agent Regulations and related requirements.

These regulations will affect all football personnel who need a working knowledge of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations and associated rules. To assist with your preparation, we’ve included links below to the applicable FIFA Regulations and explanatory documents (the most important of which is the FIFA Football Agent Regulations themselves).

FIFA Football Agent Regulations
Enclosure 1 and Enclosure 2 - Explanatory notes on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations
Football Agent Exam Rules
Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)
Explanatory Notes on the New Provisions on the RSTP regarding the international transfer of minors
FIFA Statutes
FIFA Code of Ethics 2020 edition
FIFA Code of Ethics 2023 edition
FIFA Disciplinary Code 2019 edition
FIFA Disciplinary Code 2023 edition
FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials January 2023 edition

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