Investment banking occupiers in Taipei typically cluster in Xinyi Planning District, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($12000–18000/sqft), and pay around 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Xinyi Planning District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($12000–18000/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 3 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Taipei: 86/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Xinyi Planning District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($12000–18000/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 3 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Taipei: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Investment banking occupiers in Taipei typically anchor in Xinyi Planning District. Banking, insurance, semiconductor HQs, multinational corporate HQs.

What they pay

Class A rent in Taipei runs 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on a 5-year lease with 3 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical investment banking fit-out targets trophy specification at $12000–18000/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount banking office in Taipei typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Bulge-bracket teams favor signature trophy assets with full client-facing programming and large floor plates. Deepest semiconductor and electronics talent in Asia. Strong feed from National Taiwan University, NTHU, and the broader Taiwan university system. Mandarin and Taiwanese operating environment with strong English in tech.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 20%. Net leases. 3-5 year terms standard with renewal options. Free rent of 2-4 months and TI of TWD 800-1,500/ping typical on a 5-year deal.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Taipei?

Most cluster in Xinyi Planning District. Rent runs ~4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Taipei?

Typically trophy at $12000–18000/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Taipei?

Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110.

What is the talent index in Taipei?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Investment banking — global overview
• Taipei — full city profile
• Financial services in Taipei
• Asset management in Taipei
• Legal services in Taipei
• Big tech in Taipei

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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