# Kuwait City Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Kuwait City Class A rent is KWD 100/sqm/yr · ≈ $30.2 PSF/yr USD ($30 USD), typical term 3 years, 4 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: KWD 100/sqm/yr · ≈ $30.2 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 3 years.
- Typical rent-free: 4 months.
- Vacancy: 14.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Kuwait City
- **country**: Kuwait
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: KWD 100/sqm/yr · ≈ $30.2 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $30/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 14.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.4%

## FAQ
### What is the impact of sovereign wealth on the market?
Material. Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) — the world's oldest sovereign wealth fund — anchors structural long-duration Class A tenancy across the Sharq waterfront.

### How does Kuwait compare to other Gulf markets?
Kuwait's Class A market is materially smaller and less developed than Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Riyadh. Vacancy is moderate; new supply pipeline is constrained.

### Are foreign-owned firms taxed?
Yes — 15% corporate income tax. Kuwaiti and GCC-owned firms are exempt. This drives a structural preference for Kuwaiti partnership structures.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/kuwait-city/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.