Regulator Profile

IFR

Independent Football Regulator

Enforcement Regulator
3
Areas of regulation
1
Laws enforced
England

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What IFR does

New independent regulator for English football clubs established by the Football Governance Act 2024. Licences clubs, sets financial sustainability requirements, and protects fans' interests.

Additional information

Established 2025. First statutory regulator for English football. Clubs need operating licence.

Legal framework

Legislation that IFR enforces.

Primary legislation