FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 3

Question 1

An intermediary's commission based on a transfer fee (rather than player salary) is paid by the club. Under FIFA guidance, what is the recommended cap as a percentage of the transfer fee?

Accepted Answer

3%

Answer

FIFA recommends that intermediary commissions paid by clubs based on transfer fees should not exceed 3% of the fee.

Question 2

A player earns €500,000 annually on a 4-year contract. An agent charges 5% of gross remuneration. What is the agent's commission per year?

Accepted Answer

€25,000

Answer

5% of €500,000 annual salary equals €25,000 per year.

Question 3

Under FIFA regulations, can an intermediary receive payments from both the player and the club in the same transaction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only with written consent from all parties and full disclosure

Answer

Dual-representation payments are permitted only when all parties provide written informed consent and the payments are fully disclosed.

Question 4

Which FIFA body is responsible for investigating alleged violations of intermediary commission rules?

Accepted Answer

Players' Status Committee

Answer

FIFA's Players' Status Committee oversees disputes and violations related to player transfers and intermediary regulations.

Question 5

What happens to commission entitlement if a player's contract is terminated early by mutual consent?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the terms of the representation contract

Answer

Entitlement to future commission payments after early termination is governed by the specific terms of the signed representation contract.

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FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 3