--- title: "Startup tech office space in Taipei" description: "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Taipei, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/taipei/industries/startup-tech pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Startup tech occupiers in Taipei typically cluster in Songshan, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($5300–8000/sqft), and pay around 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Songshan. - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($5300–8000/sqft). - Plan ~130 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. # Startup tech office space in Taipei **Startup tech occupiers in Taipei typically cluster in Songshan, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($5300–8000/sqft), and pay around 4500 TWD/sqft ($47 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Songshan. - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($5300–8000/sqft). - Plan ~130 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 Startup tech 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 startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $5300–8000/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 Taipei 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. 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 | Startup tech| | naics | 541511, 541512, 518210| | preferredSubmarket | Songshan| | preferredFitoutSpec | Mid| | fitoutBand | $5300–8000/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 130| | 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 startup tech 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 startup tech occupiers run in Taipei?**** : Typically mid at $5300–8000/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Taipei?**** : 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 Taipei?**** : 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Startup tech — global overview**](/industries/startup-tech) - [**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/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.