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title: "Singapore Class A office: frequently asked questions"
description: "Quick answers to the questions occupiers ask most about Singapore Class A office leasing."
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> Quick reference: Singapore Class A rent is S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD ($102 USD), typical term 4 years, 6 months free.

## TL;DR

- Class A rent: S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 4 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 5.4%.

# Singapore Class A office: frequently asked questions

**Quick reference: Singapore [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent is S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD ($102 USD), typical term 4 years, 6 months free.**

## TL;DR

- Class A rent: S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 4 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 5.4%.

## Quick reference

Use this page as the fast-answer reference for Singapore. Deep coverage lives on the city page, the topic pages, and the comparison views.

## Key facts

| city | Singapore|
| country | Singapore|
| region | APAC|
| classARentLocal | S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD|
| classARentUsd | $102/sqft/yr|
| vacancy | 5.4%|
| typicalLeaseYears | 4|
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 6|
| submarkets | 6|
| primeYieldPct | 3.6%|

## Frequently asked questions

****How does Singapore lease length compare to other Asian markets?****
: Shorter than Tokyo (typically 5-7 years) and shorter than Hong Kong's pre-pandemic norm of 6 years. Shorter terms reflect post-2020 tenant flexibility demands.

****What is BCA Green Mark and is it equivalent to LEED?****
: [BCA Green Mark](/glossary/bca-green-mark) is Singapore's mandatory green-building rating. Platinum, Gold-Plus, and Gold tiers exist. It is broadly comparable to [leed](/topics/esg-leed-tenants)">LEED Gold/Platinum but tuned to Singapore's tropical climate.

****Can foreign companies own office floors in Singapore?****
: Yes — strata-titled office floors are common in Marina Bay and the CBD. Foreign ownership of strata office is permitted with no special approvals.

****How significant is reinstatement?****
: Significant — landlords typically require [reinstatement](/glossary/reinstatement) to bare-shell condition unless negotiated otherwise. Provision SGD 30-60/sqft on a high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out.

## 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/singapore/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.