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title: "Best APAC cities for a regional HQ"
description: "Best APAC cities for a regional HQ. Ranked 6 global markets with data on rent, talent, tax, and vacancy. Top picks: Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo."
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> Singapore leads this ranking — talent index 92/100, Class A rent $102/sqft/yr, 5.4% vacancy — followed by Hong Kong and Tokyo.

## 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%.

# Best APAC cities for a regional HQ

**Singapore leads this ranking — talent index 92/100, [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent $102/sqft/yr, 5.4% vacancy — followed by Hong Kong and Tokyo.**

## 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%.

## Ranked list

- **#1 [Singapore](/cities/singapore)** — Singapore anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $102/sqft. *(score 100/100)*
- **#2 [Hong Kong](/cities/hong-kong)** — Hong Kong anchors the region with 5 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $123/sqft. *(score 92/100)*
- **#3 [Tokyo](/cities/tokyo)** — Tokyo anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $113/sqft. *(score 84/100)*
- **#4 [Seoul](/cities/seoul)** — Seoul anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $34/sqft. *(score 76/100)*
- **#5 [Sydney](/cities/sydney)** — Sydney anchors the region with 6 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $89/sqft. *(score 68/100)*
- **#6 [Shanghai](/cities/shanghai)** — Shanghai anchors the region with 5 Class A submarkets and Class A rent of $40/sqft. *(score 60/100)*

## Frequently asked questions

****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](/glossary/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](/topics/lease-vs-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](/glossary/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.