# How to Join the China Family Office

> Three membership tiers for families, practitioners and service firms: tiers, application process, fees and benefits of joining the China Family Office.

URL: https://www.china-family-office.com/en/articles/compare/membership-how-to-join-guide/

Published: 2026-08-25 · by China Family Office Research Team

The China Family Office (CFOI) is a professional community for the family office industry whose members come from families, family offices and professional service firms. China Family Office sells no financial products — it exists for research, education, philanthropy and exchange, which is why families choose it over commercial bodies.

## Three membership tiers

| Tier | Who it suits | Core benefits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual | Family members, FO practitioners | All research, event priority, peer network |
| Institutional | Private banks, asset managers, law & tax firms | Multiple representatives, joint research, visibility |
| Student / academic | Students and researchers | Discounted fee, education content, mentorship |

## Application process (four steps)

Step 2: secretariat review, usually within five working days. Step 3: pay the annual fee. Step 4: attend onboarding and join the community.

## The numbers behind membership

Members plug into a fast-growing market: China’s wealth management market was RMB 179.33 trillion in 2025 (Sina Finance, 2026); the global family office market is projected to grow 7.1% a year through 2035 (Research Nester); Hong Kong alone hosts 3,380+ single family offices (InvestHK / Deloitte). Events span the mainland–Hong Kong corridor, with an exclusive Singapore visit in April 2026.

### FAQ

What is the fee? Three tiered rates with discounts for academics and students — email for the current schedule. Does China Family Office give investment advice? No — it is an industry community, not a licensed adviser; see [/faq/.](/faq/.)

## Key Facts

The addressable market is vast: China’s wealth market hit RMB 179.33 trillion in 2025.

The global family office market is set to grow 7.1% a year through 2035.

Secretariat review completes within five working days.

Institutional members may nominate multiple representatives.

## References

- [InvestHK FamilyOfficeHK](https://www.familyofficehk.gov.hk)
- [Boston Consulting Group](https://www.bcg.com)

## Related Guides

Explore [the Complete Guide](/articles/education-research/china-family-office-complete-guide-2026/) and [how to set up an SFO in Hong Kong](/articles/education-research/how-to-set-up-single-family-office-hong-kong/) on China Family Office\u2019s site, or see the [FAQ](/faq/).

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