Overview

• Decree 16/2025 raises football social security contributions to a 13.06% base rate plus a 5.56% temporary surcharge starting August 1
• Officials say clubs exploited exemptions by adding non-football ventures and switching from ticket sales to subscription models to sidestep contributions
• AFA secured a precautionary measure from Federal Administrative Contentious Court N° 6 and has filed an appeal to block or modify the surcharge
• River Plate warns the higher levies jeopardize its non-profit model and youth training programs
• The special contribution regime dates back to 2001 when clubs were exempted from general employer rates in favor of levies on ticket sales, player transfers and media rights