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title: "Government and public affairs office space in Jakarta"
description: "Where government and public affairs occupiers cluster in Jakarta, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like."
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> Government and public affairs occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($8000000–12000000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on Class A.

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Thamrin.
- Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8000000–12000000/sqft).
- Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
- Class A rent context: 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD).
- Typical lease: 3 years with 6 months rent-free.
- Talent depth in Jakarta: 72/100.

# Government and public affairs office space in Jakarta

**Government and public affairs occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($8000000–12000000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).**

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Thamrin.
- Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8000000–12000000/sqft).
- Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
- Class A rent context: 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD).
- Typical lease: 3 years with 6 months rent-free.
- Talent depth in Jakarta: 72/100.

## Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in Jakarta typically anchor in Thamrin. Banking, government, professional services, retail HQs.

## What they pay

Class A rent in Jakarta runs 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on a 3-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

## Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $8000000–12000000/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

## Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Jakarta typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

## Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Deep banking, consumer goods, and resources talent. Strong feed from University of Indonesia, ITB, Gadjah Mada, and major private universities. Bahasa Indonesia and English bilingual professional base.

## Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 22%. Net leases. 3-year terms with [renewal](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) options standard (HGU/HGB land tenure considerations apply). Free rent of 4-9 months on a 3-year deal.

## Key facts

| city | Jakarta|
| industry | Government and public affairs|
| naics | 813, 541820|
| preferredSubmarket | Thamrin|
| preferredFitoutSpec | High-end|
| fitoutBand | $8000000–12000000/sqft|
| sqftPerSeat | 240|
| classARentLocal | 380000 IDR/sqft/yr|
| classARentUsd | $27/sqft/yr|
| vacancyPct | 31.4%|
| typicalLeaseYears | 3|
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 6|
| talentIndex | 72|
| corporateTaxPct | 22%|

## Frequently asked questions

****Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Jakarta?****
: Most cluster in Thamrin. Rent runs ~380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

****What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Jakarta?****
: Typically high-end at $8000000–12000000/sqft.

****How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Jakarta?****
: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

****What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?****
: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

****What is the talent index in Jakarta?****
: 72/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

## Related

- [**Government and public affairs — global overview**](/industries/government-public-affairs)
- [**Jakarta — full city profile**](/cities/jakarta)
- [**Financial services in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/financial-services)
- [**Asset management in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/asset-management)
- [**Investment banking in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/investment-banking)
- [**Legal services in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/legal-services)

## Editorial provenance

Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards).

### Primary sources for this page

- [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE
- [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL
- [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield
- [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills
- [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers

[Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections)

## Related topics

- [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal.
- [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce.
- [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease.
- [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies.
- [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex.
- [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa.

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