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title: "Startup tech office space in Jakarta"
description: "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Jakarta, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like."
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> Startup tech occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($5300000–7900000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on Class A.

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Thamrin.
- Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($5300000–7900000/sqft).
- Plan ~130 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.

# Startup tech office space in Jakarta

**Startup tech occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($5300000–7900000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).**

## TL;DR

- Preferred submarket: Thamrin.
- Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($5300000–7900000/sqft).
- Plan ~130 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

Startup tech 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 startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $5300000–7900000/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.

## Headcount sizing

Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Jakarta typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.

## Talent angle

Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. 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 | Startup tech|
| naics | 541511, 541512, 518210|
| preferredSubmarket | Thamrin|
| preferredFitoutSpec | Mid|
| fitoutBand | $5300000–7900000/sqft|
| sqftPerSeat | 130|
| 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 startup tech 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 startup tech occupiers run in Jakarta?****
: Typically mid at $5300000–7900000/sqft.

****How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Jakarta?****
: Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.

****What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?****
: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.

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

## Related

- [**Startup tech — global overview**](/industries/startup-tech)
- [**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/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.
