Membership
A membership program where families and practitioners develop knowledge together
The Family Office Practitioners Association of Japan has established a membership program to develop practical knowledge of family offices from both the family side and the practitioner side.
Membership and Admission Guide
A place where families and practitioners develop knowledge together
The Family Office Practitioners Association of Japan has established a membership program to develop knowledge and practice relating to family offices from both the family side and the practitioner side.
The Association is neither an industry group for professionals alone nor a membership organization only for families. It is a place where founders, business-owning families, and asset-owning families can access knowledge and practical developments relating to family offices. It is also a place where practitioners in fields such as tax, law, investment management, real estate, business succession, trusts, M&A, next-generation education, and philanthropy can learn across disciplines and share their expertise.
When families participate, practitioners are able to understand real issues more deeply. When practitioners participate, families are able to access trusted professional knowledge.
The Association offers membership categories according to each member’s purpose of participation and level of involvement in the Association’s activities.
Membership categories
Basic Membership
Basic Membership is designed for individuals who wish to gain access to information and practical insights into family offices and deepen their understanding of the field.
This membership category is open to a broad range of individuals interested in family offices, including business owners, wealth holders, family members, practitioners, and professionals.
Through member reports, seminars, and event announcements, Basic Members are provided with opportunities to learn about domestic and international developments, emerging trends, and practical challenges in the family office sector.
General Membership
General Membership is primarily intended for business owners, entrepreneurs, wealth holders, family members, and investors.
In addition to accessing information about family offices, General Members have opportunities to deepen their understanding of specific issues, including wealth management, business succession, international relocation, inheritance, next-generation education, and related matters.
Through member research sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities, General Members can explore practical options and, where appropriate, connect with practitioners and professionals across relevant fields.
Professional Membership
Professional Membership is designed for individuals and organizations with specialized knowledge and practical experience in family office-related fields who wish to actively contribute to the Association’s activities.
This category primarily targets practitioners, professional advisers, financial institutions, and other organizations specializing in areas such as taxation, legal services, asset management, real estate, business succession, trusts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), insurance, next-generation education, philanthropy, and international regulatory matters.
In addition to the activities available to General Members, Professional Members have opportunities to contribute their expertise through participation in research groups and study sessions, collaboration on reports and seminars, publication of insights on specialized topics, and networking and cooperation with practitioners in Japan and internationally.
The Association does not primarily exist to promote specific financial products or facilitate individual transactions. We place particular importance on neutrality, confidentiality, and the appropriate management of potential conflicts of interest.
For families
For founders, business-owning families, and asset-owning families, a family office is not merely a tool for investment management or inheritance tax planning.
It is a framework for considering, over the long term, what should be protected and how it should be passed on, including the business, ownership, family relationships, next-generation education, and the family’s relationship with society.
The Association provides families with a place to access professional knowledge, organize their own issues, and support better long-term decision-making.
For practitioners
Family office practice involves a wide range of professional fields. At the same time, expertise in a single field may not be sufficient to address a family’s long-term issues as a whole.
The Association provides practitioners with opportunities to learn across disciplines, understand the concerns of families, and pursue a higher standard of practice.
Professional Members will also be offered opportunities to share their expertise and perspectives through reports, seminars, study sessions, and other Association activities.
Membership fees
The admission fees and annual membership fees under the new membership structure are as follows.
Admission Fee (One-Time, Applicable to All Membership Categories)
- Individual Members: JPY 30,000
- Corporate Members: JPY 50,000
Annual Membership Fees
|
Membership Category |
Annual Fee |
|
Basic Membership |
JPY 20,000 |
|
General Membership |
JPY 200,000 |
|
Professional Membership |
JPY 500,000 |
Notes:
- Membership is valid for one year from the date of admission. Annual membership fees are not prorated on a daily or monthly basis.
• • Individual consultations, professional advice, and assistance with specific matters are subject to separate fees in addition to membership fees. Separate participation fees may also apply to certain seminars and events.
Admission process
Those interested in joining the Association are invited to apply through the procedures designated by the Association.
Basic Membership
Following completion of the prescribed application process and acceptance of the Membership Terms and Conditions, membership registration will be completed upon confirmation of payment of the admission fee and annual membership fee.
General Membership and Professional Membership
Following submission of an application, the Association will conduct the necessary review and screening procedures and inform applicants of the admission decision and the appropriate membership category.
Approved applicants will receive individual instructions regarding payment methods and the subsequent membership registration process.
Payment method
Annual membership fees are generally collected through recurring payments using the Association’s designated online payment system.
Where approved by the Association, bank transfers or other payment methods may be accepted to accommodate corporate accounting procedures or other circumstances.
Membership fees are denominated in Japanese yen (JPY). Payments in foreign currencies may also be accepted with the Association’s approval.
Notes
Member activities may be changed or expanded as the Association’s activities develop.
The Association is not intended primarily for the sale of specific products or the referral of individual transactions. In member interactions and in information shared by Professional Members, the Association emphasizes neutrality, confidentiality, and the management of conflicts of interest.
Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or other relevant rules, members under the Association’s membership program are distinct from statutory members who hold voting rights at the general meeting of members under the General Incorporated Associations and General Incorporated Foundations Act.
Contact
For further information about membership, admission procedures, membership fees, or other matters, please contact us through the inquiry form.
Those who wish to receive the membership information materials are asked to provide their name, affiliation, contact details, intended membership category, and areas of interest.