Acting on behalf of the player/coach or Engaging Entity
If a Football Agent is performing Football Agent Services for a player, coach or Engaging Entity, the player’s or coach’s Remuneration is used as the basis to calculate the service fee due to a Football Agent for their services.
The Remuneration includes, as per the definition in the FFAR, gross financial compensation (not only fiat money but also cryptocurrencies) for employment set out in a negotiated employment contract, which includes base salary, any sign-on fee, and any amount payable if certain conditions are fulfilled (for example, a loyalty or performance bonus).
It should be noted that the definition does not include: any future transfer compensation (e.g. sell-on fees), any non-salary benefits, such as the provision of a vehicle, accommodation or telephony services, or image rights.
Acting on behalf of the Releasing Entity
If a Football Agent is performing Football Agent Services for a Releasing Entity, the basis to calculate the service fee due to a Football Agent for their services is the transfer compensation that is defined in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). In any case, the transfer compensation may not include any amount paid as compensation for breach of contract, pursuant to article 17 or Annexe 2 of the RSTP, and/or any sell-on fee.
