# Best APAC cities for a regional HQ

> Singapore leads this ranking — talent index 92/100, Class A rent $102/sqft/yr, 5.4% vacancy — followed by Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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## TL;DR
- #1 Singapore (score 100/100) — Singapore anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $102/sqft.
- #2 Hong Kong (score 92/100) — Hong Kong anchors the region with 5 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $123/sqft.
- Lowest rent on this list: Seoul at $34/sqft/yr.
- Deepest talent: Singapore at 92/100 talent index.
- Lowest corporate tax: Hong Kong at 16.5%.

## Key facts
- **itemCount**: 6
- **category**: By move
- **topCity**: Singapore
- **topScore**: 100
- **cheapestRentCity**: Seoul
- **cheapestRent**: $34
- **deepestTalentCity**: Singapore
- **deepestTalentScore**: 92

## FAQ
### What is the #1 city on this list and why?
Singapore ranks #1 with a score of 100/100. Singapore anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $102/sqft. Class A rent is $102/sqft/yr with 5.4% vacancy and a talent index of 92/100.

### Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?
Seoul has the lowest Class A rent at $34/sqft/yr, versus $123/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Hong Kong).

### Which city has the deepest talent pool?
Singapore scores highest on talent depth at 92/100. The talent index measures the density and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors.

### Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?
Hong Kong carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 16.5%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser.

### Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?
Shanghai has the most competitive premium flex office pricing at $740/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms.

### How is the ranking score calculated?
Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates.

### How often is this list updated?
Class A rent, vacancy rate, talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/best/best-apac-cities-for-regional-hq), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.