# Shenzhen Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Shenzhen Class A rent is ¥290/sqm/mo · ≈ $44.9 PSF/yr USD ($45 USD), typical term 5 years, 10 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: ¥290/sqm/mo · ≈ $44.9 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 10 months.
- Vacancy: 24.8%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Shenzhen
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥290/sqm/mo · ≈ $44.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $45/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 24.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 10
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%

## FAQ
### What is the Qianhai Free Trade Zone?
Qianhai is a special economic zone offering 15% corporate tax for qualifying enterprises (HNTE-equivalent), CEPA preferences for Hong Kong service providers, and streamlined cross-border RMB regulation.

### How significant is Tencent as a tenant?
Material. Tencent's Seafront Towers anchor Houhai; the new Tencent Net City (4M sqm+) is the largest single-tenant Class A campus in China outside Beijing.

### What is the cross-border context with Hong Kong?
Futian and West Kowloon are connected via the Futian-West Kowloon high-speed rail (~14 minutes). Daily cross-border professional commuting is now common.

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