# Management consulting office space in Shanghai

> Management consulting occupiers in Shanghai typically cluster in Lujiazui (Pudong), plan ~175 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($220–330/sqft), and pay around 260 CNY/sqft ($40 USD) on Class A.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Preferred submarket: Lujiazui (Pudong).
- Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($220–330/sqft).
- Plan ~175 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
- Class A rent context: 260 CNY/sqft ($40 USD).
- Typical lease: 3 years with 8 months rent-free.
- Talent depth in Shanghai: 76/100.

## Key facts
- **city**: Shanghai
- **industry**: Management consulting
- **naics**: 541611, 541612
- **preferredSubmarket**: Lujiazui (Pudong)
- **preferredFitoutSpec**: Trophy
- **fitoutBand**: $220–330/sqft
- **sqftPerSeat**: 175
- **classARentLocal**: 260 CNY/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $40/sqft/yr
- **vacancyPct**: 19.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **talentIndex**: 76
- **corporateTaxPct**: 25%

## FAQ
### Where do management consulting occupiers lease office space in Shanghai?
Most cluster in Lujiazui (Pudong). Rent runs ~260 CNY/sqft ($40 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

### What fit-out spec do management consulting occupiers run in Shanghai?
Typically trophy at $220–330/sqft.

### How much office space per seat should a management consulting occupier plan in Shanghai?
Plan ~175 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 17,500 sqft.

### What NAICS codes describe the management consulting vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541611, 541612.

### What is the talent index in Shanghai?
76/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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