It’s November 2025. The race to secure a new, high-quality office for 2026 is on. For decision-makers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the pressure is immense. You need a space that attracts top talent and reflects your brand, and you must be settled before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
But making a choice now is stressful. This guide helps you cut through the noise, avoid the common “fit-out trap,” and get your team settled quickly and efficiently.

The biggest mistake companies make right now is signing a traditional lease.
Why? A traditional lease signed in November means a 2-3 month renovation project. This timeline collides directly with the Tet holiday, leading to guaranteed labor shortages, supplier delays, and massive cost overruns. Your “Q1 2026 move” quickly becomes a Q2 nightmare.
This is the “fit-out trap.” It’s expensive, stressful, and entirely avoidable.
Criteria | Traditional Lease | Flexible Office |
Setup Timeline | 4-6 months (search, negotiate, fit-out) | 2-4 weeks (move-in ready) |
Capital Investment | $30K-80K (fit-out, furniture, IT) | Minimal (included in rent) |
Lease Commitment | 3-5 years fixed | Monthly to annual flexibility |
Address for License | Must secure before filing | Immediate confirmation available |
Employer Brand Impact | Depends on fit-out budget | Professional from day one |
Scalability | Locked into square footage | Expand/contract as needed |
Monthly Cost Range (10 pax) | $2,500-4,500 base + utilities + management | $3,500-6,000 all-inclusive |
Instead of focusing on a conventional lease, the smart choice in Q4 is a move-in ready office. This solution, offered by flexible space providers like Dreamplex, directly solves the key challenges you face today:
Our move-in ready private offices are fully furnished and operational. You can sign today and have your team working from a beautiful, professional office this week. You secure your “office for 2026” now, not in 6 months.
A traditional lease demands huge, unbudgeted Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for deposits, construction, and furniture. We replace that with a single, predictable monthly Operating Expense (OPEX). Our all-inclusive pricing means zero fit-out cost and no surprise bills.
Your admin and HR teams are busy with year-end reports. Our hospitality-level care team handles the entire setup, from IT to daily operations. Your team just brings their laptops.
Here is our suggested re-framed criteria to help you make a fast, intelligent decision for your 2026 office.
Traditional lease: 4-6 months minimum (including fit-out).
Serviced office: 2-4 weeks.
Question to ask: Do you want your team settled and productive in January 2026, or stressed and in-transit during Q1?
Traditional lease: High upfront CAPEX (deposit, design, construction, furniture, IT).
Serviced office: Zero CAPEX. One all-inclusive monthly fee (OPEX) covers rent, utilities, internet, cleaning, and staff.
The question: Would you rather tie up capital in a depreciating asset (fit-out) or keep it liquid for growth?
The right location in HCMC (e.g., District 1, District 2/Thu Duc) or Hanoi (e.g., Dong Da, Ba Dinh) is key. But a great address is useless if the office isn’t ready. A flexible provider gives you access to A-Grade buildings in prime locations without the long-term, high-cost lease.
Don’t settle for a temporary fix. The best flexible solutions, like Dreamplex, offer private & branded HQs. You get a high-quality, fully private, and customizable office that feels like your own, reinforcing your company culture from Day 1.
District 1 is a vibrant special district known as the city center, the heart of the economy and culture. Its modern infrastructure, easy access to services, and reputation for providing high-quality office space attract many companies and organizations to set up their headquarters here.
Cost*: From $115/person (VND 3,000,000)
Minimum rental period: 1 month
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Check out more about Dreamplex Nguyen Trung Ngan and grab the exclusive 15% discount for private office – only available this November!

Cost*: From $172/person (VND 4,500,000)
Minimum rental period: 1 month
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Check out more about Dreamplex Tran Quang Khai, and enjoy the 10% discount only this November!

Cost*: $65++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $52++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $42++/1m2
Minimum rental term: 3 years
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Cost*: $42++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $54++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $30++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $20++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $45++/1m2
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District 3 is a unique and quieter option than other major business districts. The district is home to many parks and green spaces, creating a spacious environment that promotes focus and creativity. It also offers good opportunities for office for rent, and with careful consideration, you can find attractive deals that are better than those in District 1.
Cost*: From $3,400/private office (VND 90,000,000) – all included
Minimum rental period: 1 month
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Book a tour at Dreamplex Private Tran Quoc Toan and get the 15% discount for your 2026 office, only this November!

Cost*: $29++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $36++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $26++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $26++/1m2
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Cost*: $30++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $22.5++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $30++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $30++/1m2
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District 2 is becoming a unique destination that has seen a proliferation of international restaurants, bars, and cafes. This has created a multinational exchange environment and made District 2 an attractive area for the foreign community. It has also attracted many businesses to choose offices for rent here due to its modern, safe, and airy atmosphere.
Cost*: From $172/person (VND 4,500,000)
Minimum rental period: 1 month
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Come explore Dreamplex Ngo Quang Huy and grab the 15% discount for private office, only this November!

Cost*: From $153/person (VND 4,000,000)
Minimum rental period: 1 month
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Check out Dreamplex Le Hien Mai and grab their special 20% discount for offices, only this November!

Cost*: $45++/1m2
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Cost*: $45++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $35++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $28++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $19++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $22++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $22++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $22++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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District 4 is one of the more affordable districts to rent an office in Ho Chi Minh City, providing opportunities to rent large spaces with a more reasonable budget. It is a paradise for local cuisine and also offers a variety of new office buildings, making it easier to find the perfect space and save significantly.
Cost*: $22++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $22++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Ree Tower
Cost*: $23++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 3 years
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Cost*: $16++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $15++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $12++/1m2
Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Cost*: $11++/1m2
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Minimum rental period: 2 years
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Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the largest and most developed cities in the country. A diverse and vibrant office rental market in Hanoi attracts many international and local businesses to establish their headquarters and representative offices here. In addition, Hanoi is also seeing an increase in coworking spaces (shared offices) to meet the flexible and cost-effective needs of many start-ups.
Cost*: From $172/person (VND 4,500,000)
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Cost*: $50++/1m2
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Choosing an office in Q4 2025 to be in full throttle first thing in 2026 doesn’t have to be a choice between speed and quality. By opting for a move-in ready, all-inclusive serviced office, you get both. Avoid the “fit-out trap” and give your team a better day at work, starting this January.
If you are interested in full-service offices, explore why Dreamplex is the best option for you, and to request a quote or detailed consulting from our team.
Dreamplex creates “A Better Day at Work” that perfectly meets the needs of fast-growing companies that understand that their young employees expect more from their workplace.
Well-designed private, branded offices, 5-star hospitality-level care, and a savvy c help those companies attract, engage, and retain Millennial and Gen Z talent in Vietnam.
Dreamplex has 5 locations across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and looks to expand further in 2022 to create a better workplace for even more people-centric companies and their employees.
Companies like Tiki, AIA, Sky Mavis, Samsung, and more trusted Dreamplex to offer the best office for their teams.
WE CREATE BETTER DAYS AT WORK.