--- title: "Government and public affairs office space in Taipei" description: "Where government and public affairs occupiers cluster in Taipei, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/taipei/industries/government-public-affairs pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Government and public affairs occupiers in Taipei typically cluster in Songshan, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($8100–12000/sqft), and pay around 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Songshan. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8100–12000/sqft). - Plan ~240 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. # Government and public affairs office space in Taipei **Government and public affairs occupiers in Taipei typically cluster in Songshan, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($8100–12000/sqft), and pay around 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Songshan. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8100–12000/sqft). - Plan ~240 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 Government and public affairs occupiers in Taipei typically anchor in Songshan. Tech, telecom, multinational corporate HQs, professional services. ## What they pay Class A rent in Taipei runs 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on a 5-year lease with 3 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 $8100–12000/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 Taipei 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. 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](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) options. Free rent of 2-4 months and TI of TWD 800-1,500/[ping](/glossary/ping) typical on a 5-year deal. ## Key facts | city | Taipei| | industry | Government and public affairs| | naics | 813, 541820| | preferredSubmarket | Songshan| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $8100–12000/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 240| | classARentLocal | 4500 TWD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $47/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 4.2%| | typicalLeaseYears | 5| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 3| | talentIndex | 86| | corporateTaxPct | 20%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Taipei?**** : Most cluster in Songshan. Rent runs ~4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Taipei?**** : Typically high-end at $8100–12000/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Taipei?**** : 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 Taipei?**** : 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Government and public affairs — global overview**](/industries/government-public-affairs) - [**Taipei — full city profile**](/cities/taipei) - [**Financial services in Taipei**](/cities/taipei/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Taipei**](/cities/taipei/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Taipei**](/cities/taipei/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Taipei**](/cities/taipei/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. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/taipei/industries/government-public-affairs), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.