Question 1

What markets does LEAP X operate in?

Accepted Answer

LEAP X is headquartered in Singapore and currently operates directly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, with its advisory reach extending across Southeast Asia. Vietnam is the firm's specialist focus, particularly for foreign businesses entering or expanding in the market.

Question 2

What services does LEAP X provide?

Accepted Answer

LEAP X provides five core services: Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Investment & Sales Advisory, Market Entry & Expansion Advisory, and Workplace Strategy. These services support businesses across the real estate lifecycle — from a company's first market-entry space search through lease renewals, portfolio optimisation, and eventual acquisition or disposal decisions.

Question 3

How long has LEAP X's team been operating in the region?

Accepted Answer

LEAP X's leadership has over 20 years of combined experience negotiating and transacting real estate for major technology companies, multinational corporations, and property developers across Southeast Asia. LEAP X as a brand is newer, but it is built on this established transaction track record.

Question 4

Who is LEAP X best suited for?

Accepted Answer

LEAP X is best suited for foreign companies entering Vietnam, startups and scale-ups choosing between coworking and a first office lease, and growing businesses that need to renegotiate, expand, or consolidate their office footprint.

Question 5

Do I need a local office to register a company in Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, a registered business address in Vietnam is required to incorporate a foreign-invested company. Depending on the business structure and licensing requirements, this may be a serviced or coworking address for early-stage entities or a full office lease for larger operations. The right choice depends on the type of business licence and expected headcount. LEAP X advises on the real estate side of market entry alongside a company's legal and corporate-services providers.

Question 6

What's the best way for a foreign company to enter the Vietnamese office market?

Accepted Answer

Many foreign companies begin with a coworking or serviced office to establish a presence and test the market with minimal commitment. As headcount and business plans become clearer, they may transition to a conventional or managed office lease. LEAP X's Market Entry & Expansion Advisory service is designed to support this staged approach.

Question 7

How does LEAP X support businesses entering Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

LEAP X supports market entry by helping businesses evaluate location options, compare coworking and office solutions against budget and operational requirements, and develop a workplace strategy as the team scales. This works alongside — rather than replacing — legal, tax, licensing, and HR support provided by specialist corporate-services firms.

Question 8

Which cities should a foreign company consider first in Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are Vietnam's two primary commercial hubs and account for a significant share of foreign business activity. Ho Chi Minh City is a major hub for finance, technology, and consumer-facing industries, while Hanoi is Vietnam's political capital and an important centre for manufacturing-adjacent and government-facing businesses. The right location depends on a company's industry, client base, talent requirements, and operational needs.

Question 9

What district in Ho Chi Minh City is best for a foreign company's first office?

Accepted Answer

District 1 remains a traditional CBD choice for client-facing and finance businesses, while Thu Thiem is an emerging Grade A business hub attracting companies seeking newer, high-quality office space. District 7 and Phu My Hung can offer an alternative for businesses prioritising accessibility, cost considerations, and proximity to southern residential and business communities. The right location ultimately depends on client access, employee commuting patterns, talent availability, and budget.

Question 10

What is workplace strategy, and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Workplace strategy is the process of aligning office space, layout, and workplace policies with how a company's people actually work. It considers factors such as headcount growth, hybrid schedules, collaboration needs, and operational requirements rather than making real estate decisions reactively. A well-defined workplace strategy can help businesses use space more effectively, improve the employee experience, and make more informed long-term real estate decisions.

Question 11

When should a growing company revisit its office space?

Accepted Answer

A company should revisit its office space when there is a significant change in headcount, when a lease renewal is approaching, or when hybrid and remote working policies change meaningfully. These changes can affect how much space a business needs and what type of workplace will best support its people and operations. LEAP X can help businesses review these requirements as part of an ongoing workplace strategy rather than only when it is time to search for a new office.

Question 12

How does office design affect team performance?

Accepted Answer

Office layout and design can influence how teams communicate, collaborate, and experience the workplace. Factors such as natural light, workspace zoning, meeting areas, quiet spaces, and collaborative environments can all affect how effectively people work together. For businesses competing for talent, a thoughtfully designed workplace can also play an important role in employee experience, engagement, and retention.

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How it works

Tell us what you need

We search the market

You tour a shortlist

We negotiate the lease

You move in — we stay on

Tell us what you need

We search the market

You tour a shortlist

We negotiate the lease

You move in — we stay on

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