Which type of space suits your team
Not every business needs the same kind of space. Four basic models are available — from turnkey solutions to fully customised floors.
Serviced office. A furnished suite complete with reception, IT and cleaning — move-in ready at a predictable monthly rate. Ideal for teams that want to start without a fit-out phase.
Coworking. Flexible workspace in shared premises at central locations — from day passes to dedicated desks. Suited to freelancers, startups and hybrid teams that value community and flexibility, concentrated in the CBD and on the fringe.
Traditional lease. Your own floor on an individual agreement — usually two to three years here, often with a rent-free fit-out period — and full layout freedom. The right choice for established companies with stable space needs that want their own address.
Virtual office. A prestige business address with mail handling and phone services — without physical space. A cost-effective way for founders and remote teams to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian market.
Flexible workspace with Regus
For flexible suites and coworking, we partner with International Workplace Group (IWG) — the global leader in flexible workspace and parent company of Regus. This opens access to around 23 locations across the island, from Marina Bay, Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar in the CBD to Orchard Road, Paya Lebar and the fringe. Every centre is fully equipped: high-speed Wi-Fi, reception, meeting rooms and business lounges — you only need to bring a laptop.
The IWG group's brands cover every need:
- Regus — the widest network of serviced suites and shared space on the island, at every MRT node and major CBD, with worldwide access.
- Spaces — a design-led creative environment with a lively community, favoured by startups and creative firms.
- HQ — simple, ready-to-use suites at excellent value, for teams that want to start quickly and efficiently.
- Signature by Regus — premium space at the best CBD addresses, with a service level often compared to five-star hospitality.
Coworking places start at around S$338 per person per month and can reach about S$788 depending on location, team size and commitment. Private suites start from around S$668 per person per month, and day offices from around S$23 per person per day. Private offices, day offices and virtual office addresses are all booked through the same network — flexibly by the hour, day or month. For example, the Regus centre at One Raffles Place Tower 2 (Singapore 048616) offers serviced suites and coworking in the heart of the financial district, steps from Raffles Place MRT.
Budgets to expect
Rents here are quoted in Singapore dollars per square foot per month, usually as a gross figure that already includes the building service charge. The real number depends heavily on location, building grade and floor — from around S$5–8 psf per month for business-park and suburban space to over S$14 psf per month at the best CBD addresses.
The most expensive areas, unsurprisingly, are Marina Bay and Raffles Place: for representative space in premium Grade A towers, tenants typically pay around S$10–15 psf per month, with the core CBD Grade A benchmark around S$12.40. Shenton Way and Robinson Road offer good value at around S$8.50–12, and Tanjong Pagar around S$8–11. The City Hall, Marina Centre and Beach Road areas span around S$8–14.50, while Orchard Road is around S$8–12.
For a better balance of location and cost, fringe and decentralised nodes — Paya Lebar, Alexandra/Buona Vista, Novena — sit around S$6–9 psf per month, and business parks and suburban space can start from around S$5–8. A flexible alternative is coworking or a serviced suite, where you pay per workstation rather than per square foot, with furniture, IT and services included, from around S$338 per person per month. All figures are indicative; actual pricing depends on the building, floor, area and lease term.
How rent is structured: gross rent, service charge and GST
To plan a budget, it helps to understand how offers are structured. Most CBD space is advertised as gross rent per square foot per month, already including the service charge — building maintenance, common-area upkeep and air-conditioning during office hours. Some landlords instead quote net rent plus a separate service charge. On top of rent, GST of 9% applies. Traditional agreements typically run two to three years and often include a rent-free period for fit-out. Energy-efficient green buildings — for example with a high BCA Green Mark rating — help contain operating costs and preserve long-term value.
How the search works, step by step
- Requirements profile — you tell us team size, preferred districts, area, budget and agreement type (flexible or traditional).
- Tailored selection — we pick suitable space from current listings and send suggestions with no obligation.
- Viewings — you see your favourites physically or virtually and compare locations, fit-out and terms at ease.
- Move in — serviced suites are often available within days; for traditional agreements we support you through to signing.
Your advantages in brief:
- Locations at every MRT node and major CBD on the island
- Flexible terms — from a workspace for a day to multi-year agreements
- Green Mark-certified sustainable buildings with controlled operating costs
- Free, no-obligation advice and transparent price comparison