CPTEnglishIntermediate· Family Office, Asset & Wealth Management

Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong

Legal & Compliance 1h 31 lessons

What you'll learn

Understand the structural differences between Single Family Offices (SFO), Multi Family Offices (MFO), and Embedded Family Offices (EFO).
Identify the key eligibility criteria for Hong Kong's 0% concessionary tax rate on qualifying investment vehicles.
Analyze the operational requirements, including licensing, reporting, and regulatory obligations mandated by the SFC and Companies Registry.
Apply best practices for family and investment governance to ensure long-term wealth preservation and conflict resolution.
Evaluate various immigration and talent admission schemes suitable for family office professionals and key personnel.
Recognize the strategic importance of Hong Kong as a hub for philanthropy and impact investing.
Formulate a roadmap for the setup process, covering assessment, design, implementation, and operational launch.

About this course

This CPT-accredited course provides a technical examination of the regulatory, operational, and structural requirements for establishing a family office in Hong Kong. For SFC-licensed professionals, understanding the nuances of the family office ecosystem is essential for providing informed advice to ultra-high-net-worth clients who are increasingly utilizing the region as a nexus for wealth management, succession planning, and intergenerational asset stewardship. This course bridges the gap between private wealth objectives and the specific local regulatory environment, ensuring participants can navigate the complexities of managing private family wealth within a sophisticated global financial hub.

Who should attend

SFC-licensed representatives and responsible officers
Compliance and legal advisors in private wealth management
Trustees and private bank relationship managers
Family office executives and operational directors
Tax advisors and corporate secretarial professionals
Asset management consultants

Key topics covered

Regulatory Framework and Tax Concessions

Inland Revenue Ordinance and the FIHV tax concession regime
Licensing obligations under the Securities and Futures Commission
Eligibility criteria for 0% concessionary tax rates
Compliance reporting and anti-money laundering considerations
Qualifying transactions and Schedule 16C assets

Structural Models and Operational Setup

Distinctions between Single, Multi, and Embedded Family Offices
Corporate structuring using private companies limited by shares
Employment law compliance and mandatory insurance requirements
Immigration pathways for key personnel and specialized talent
Five-stage operational roadmap for family office establishment

Strategic Wealth Management and Governance

Foundations of generational family governance
Integration of ESG and impact investing strategies
Managing virtual assets and digital investment portfolios
Philanthropy and sustainable wealth preservation
Navigating Greater Bay Area investment opportunities

How this course satisfies CPT

This course covers Family Office, Asset & Wealth Management topics recognised by the SFC as eligible for CPT. Upon completion, you'll earn approximately 1 CPT hours and receive a certificate of completion for your training records. The course includes quizzes to verify your understanding, satisfying the SFC's requirement that online learning includes an independent assessment and maintains a reliable audit trail.

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Curriculum · 31 lessons

1:01:50 of content

1.
Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong
FREE
1:53
2.
Core Components of the Family Office Course
FREE
1:55
3.
Hong Kong as a Global Wealth Hub
FREE
1:55
4.
New Government Policy for Family Offices
2:00
5.
Unlocking East Meets West Investment Opportunities
2:00
6.
Quiz: Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong – Unlocking East Meets West Investment Opportunities
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
7.
Market Access via Greater Bay Area
2:07
8.
Understanding Family Office Structural Models
1:55
9.
Strategic Advantages of Dedicated Office Structures
2:03
10.
Comprehensive Integrated Family Office Services
2:05
11.
Why Hong Kong Favors Family Operations
2:10
12.
Quiz: Market Access via Greater Bay Area – Why Hong Kong Favors Family Operations
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
13.
Five Steps to Establishing Your Office
1:51
14.
Legal Structure and Regulatory Registration
2:01
15.
Overview of Hong Kong Tax Regime
2:00
16.
Tax Concessions for Investment Holding Vehicles
2:02
17.
Eligibility Requirements for Tax Concessions
2:03
18.
Quiz: Five Steps to Establishing Your Office – Eligibility Requirements for Tax Concessions
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
19.
Qualifying Transactions and Specified Assets
1:57
20.
Compliance and Financial Reporting Framework
1:48
21.
Employment and Local Talent Acquisition
2:00
22.
Immigration Pathways for Office Professionals
1:58
23.
Mainland China Talent Admission Schemes
2:01
24.
Quiz: Qualifying Transactions and Specified Assets – Mainland China Talent Admission Schemes
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
25.
Foundations of Generational Family Governance
2:02
26.
Philanthropy and Sustainable ESG Investing
1:55
27.
Virtual Assets and Emerging Financial Opportunities
1:54
28.
Family Office Archetypes in Hong Kong
2:02
29.
Deep Dive into Single Family Office Archetypes
2:00
30.
Quiz: Foundations of Generational Family Governance – Deep Dive into Single Family Office Archetypes
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
31.
Common Challenges for Asia Pacific Offices
2:00
32.
How Hong Kong Solves Operational Challenges
1:59
33.
Building a Successful Pan Asian Strategy
2:00
34.
Getting Started With Dedicated Government Support
1:57
35.
Key Takeaways for Your Legacy Journey
2:00
36.
Quiz: Common Challenges for Asia Pacific Offices – Key Takeaways for Your Legacy Journey
QUIZ
5 questions · requires lessons
37.
Continuing Professional Training and Compliance
2:17

Requirements

Basic knowledge of investment management, wealth planning, or financial services.
Familiarity with corporate governance structures and general legal concepts.
Interest in cross-border wealth management and the Asia-Pacific financial market.
Professional background in finance, law, accounting, or family wealth management is highly recommended.

Certificate of Completion

Complete this course to earn a verifiable Certificate of Completion for your CPT training record. Here's how:

1Watch all the lessons — work through every lesson in the curriculum. Each completed lesson brings your progress closer to 100%.
2Pass all the quizzes — score 70% or higher in each quiz within the course. Quizzes are part of the curriculum and must be passed to finish.
3Download your certificate — once you reach 100% progress, download a personalised Certificate of Completion showing your name, the CPT hours earned, and your quiz score.

Sample certificate: