Regular Membership

Membership dues for the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) are assessed annually for the calendar year, January 1 through December 31. Each member’s primary office will be listed on the FEA website’s QI Locator. Members may also add state listings for an annual fee of $25 per state. Membership dues are self-assessed based on the company’s estimated gross revenue from Section 1031 exchanges during the previous calendar year. Annual Full Membership dues are tiered according to this revenue.  

Upon receipt of the completed Membership Application and payment, the FEA Membership Committee will review the application and determine whether to approve or reject it. The applicant will be notified of the decision in writing. The designated key contact for the applying company must also provide the information required for a background check. Membership payments will be processed upon approval of the application. If an application is rejected, all payments submitted will be refunded.

Current Dues Schedule:

Annual Gross Revenue from Exchanges *
*Rates are based on your company's estimated gross revenue from 1031 exchanges in the previous year.		 Dues Assessment
Under $100,000 $2,000
$100,001 - $250,000 $3,300
$250,001 - $750,000 $7,000
$750,001+ $11,000
First Time Member Rate (Company has never been an FEA member) $2,000

* If joining in the months November – December membership will be extended to the end of the following year.

Contributions, gifts, or dues paid to the Federation of Exchange Accommodators are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as a business expense. FEA estimates that the non-deductible portion of your 2027 dues/assessments allocable to lobbying to be 47%. Please retain a copy of this statement for your records.

Why you should be an FEA Member:

  • Stay informed of the latest Section 1031 transaction techniques.
  • Receive specialized updates and information on IRS rulings.
  • Access to opportunities for networking with other Section 1031 professionals at regional and national conferences
  • Enhance your professional credibility.

The FEA is the only national trade organization formed to represent Qualified Intermediaries, their primary legal/tax advisors and affiliates who are directly involved in Section 1031 Exchanges. With member companies and multiple committees focused on issues of industry concerns, the FEA is the recognized national voice of the industry. Additionally, the FEA established and maintains a certification program allowing exchange facilitators to earn the distinguished Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®) designation.

The FEA takes an active role in responding to legislative and regulatory actions at both the state and national level. The association has retained a leading Washington, D.C., tax advocate to monitor federal legislative and regulatory proposals. Due to the presence of our tax advocate and through the efforts of Members, the FEA has been able to keep pace with federal developments virtually as they occur. On numerous occasions, the FEA and its Members have successfully presented and advocated taxpayer-friendly positions to the IRS, House Ways and Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and the Joint Committee on Taxation in connection with legislative and regulatory proposals.

Additionally, the FEA monitors the activities of state legislatures and regulatory agencies through the vigilance of its members. In several significant instances, the FEA provided commentary and testimony to state legislatures and regulatory agencies that shaped their approach to the licensing and regulation of exchange professionals and influenced state taxation and procedures for exchange transactions. The collective strength of the FEA as an organization provides a clear unified voice as an advocate for the issues affecting the exchange industry.

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