Taipei
The capital of Taiwan, Taipei City is a global city and is the hub of the country’s economy, politics, education and culture. The city and its surroundings are considered to be one of the top high-tech industrial areas in the world and has been at the heart of Taiwan’s rapid economic growth since the 1960s. Most of the country’s industrial efforts are also run out of Taipei and the cities that make up its metropolitan area.
The location
Situated in northern Taiwan and mainly part of the Taipei Basin, Taipei City is bordered by the Xindian River on the south and the Tamsui River on the west.Due to its rainy climate and the fact that it is near the coast, the air pollution that is experienced in many cities of Southeast Asia and mainland China, doesn’t effect Taipei to the same extent.
Neighbouring areas - price comparisons, per person per month
| The prices given below are the minimum to maximum average cost for serviced offices, per person per month, derived from our Sales Team's knowledge. |
| Area | Indicative price range |
|---|---|
| Taipei | NT$10,000 - 20,000 |
| Beijing |
NT$20,000 - 40,000 |
| Shanghai | NT$12,500 - 30,000 |
| Hong Kong | NT$15,000 - 60,000 |
| Tokyo | NT$15,000 - 30,000 |
Looking for an office in Taipei
Despite this a lot of companies are still looking for premium space, especially in the Xinyi District as they look for high profile locations and premises.
Costs
The prices for serviced office space can range from between NT$ 10,000 to 20,000 per workstation in Taipei, depending on location and requirements.
However, when looking at serviced offices it is always worth keeping in mind that these costs usually cover a whole variety of amenities, which may include internet meeting rooms, reception services etc., and as such can me more cost-effective than traditional leases.
Instant Offices currently lists over 30 different office locations in the Taipei area so we are confident that if you are looking for office space here, we will be able to provide something that matches your needs.
We are able to accommodate most enquiries, from one person through to 100 or more depending on the specifics.
Five things you probably didn’t know about Taipei:
- Between 2004 and 2010 Taipei was home to the tallest building in the world, Taipei 101, until it was usurped by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
- You can receive free public Wi-Fi access throughout the whole of Taipei
- Traditional Chinese rather than Simplified Chinese is used in Taipei and throughout the whole of Taiwan
- Taipei has only been the capital city of Taiwan since 1949
- Garbage trucks in Taipei play a high-pitched tune to alert residents of their arrival; not unlike ice cream trucks in the western world
Why choose Taipei?
With great domestic and international transport links these major cities can be easily reached in any case and for high-technology companies especially, Taipei should seriously be considered.
Taipei is now one of the most visited cities in the world and it is not hard to see why; there is so much to see and do away from the office including the city’s many famous night markets, an abundance of shopping opportunities, a vibrant nightlife and a whole host entertainment venues.
A closer look at Taipei
The following districts are the most popular areas in which to rent office space in the Taipei area:
- An enclave of the municipality of New Taipei divided up into 12 administrative areas or districts
- The Xinyi District is considered to be a prime shopping area and the financial district of the city, home to important buildings including Taipei 101, Taipei World Trade Center and Taipei International Convention Center
- Zhongzheng District houses most of the national government buildings including the Presidential Office, the Control Yuan and the Executive Yuan
- Neihu District has experienced rapid growth in recent times since the introduction of the Neihu Technology Park and is also home to a number of hypermarkets
- New Taipei City completely surrounds Taipei and is bordered by Keelung City to the northeast, Yilan County to the southeast and Taoyuan to the southwest
- Home to over 250,000 privately owned companies and many agencies of the central government
- Approximately 20,000 factories are scattered around the city across five separate major industrial parks
- Good percentage of the economy made up from high-technology industries and is one of the leading areas in the world for IT product production volume
- New Taipei City is also full of creative and cultural industries such as pottery in Yingge District and the dye industry in Sanxia District
- A major port city (Taiwan’s second largest seaport behind Kaohsiung) to the east of Taipei
- Shipbuilding and luxury yacht production is one of the city’s major industries
- Taiwan’s only fully oil-fired power plant located in the city
- Home to a number of educational establishments including the National Taiwan Ocean University and Chungyu Institute of Technology
- Due to the ease of commute to the Taipei metropolitan this area has seen the fastest population growth in the whole of Taiwan
- Home to a number of industrial parks and the headquarters of many high-technology companies (over 200 of Taiwan's top 500 manufacturing companies have factories here)
- Major high-tech companies with factories in Taoyuan City include HTC, Quanta and AU Optronics
Want to find out more?
If you’re looking to move into the area, or simply require more information, contact Instant Offices' specialist local consultants.
Email our team or call us and we'll be delighted to help you.