{"id":64163,"date":"2025-02-13T16:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/?p=64163"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T08:14:11","slug":"after-hours-office-rental-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/news\/after-hours-office-rental-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"After-Hours Office Rental Fees: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the costs that many businesses focus on when leasing office space is after-hours fees. Some specific business models, especially those with frequent overtime or those operating in international time zones, may require their employees to work outside regular hours. In such cases, the factor of after-hours work becomes particularly important.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding-right: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/ho-chi-minh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64953 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hcmc-with-maisoffice.jpg\" alt=\"Find an office for lease in HCMC\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hcmc-with-maisoffice.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hcmc-with-maisoffice-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/ha-noi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64954 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hanoi-with-maisoffice.jpg\" alt=\"Find an office for lease in Hanoi\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hanoi-with-maisoffice.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/find-an-office-for-lease-in-hanoi-with-maisoffice-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>1. What is After-Hours Rental Fee?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The after-hours fee is an additional charge applied when a company leases office space beyond the building&#8217;s designated working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most office buildings have standard business hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays. These working hours are generally aligned with the labor laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64166\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-2.jpg\" alt=\"after hours charge\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-2-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, depending on the building&#8217;s policies, the working hours may vary, and this is clearly stated in the lease agreement. If a business operates outside these regular hours, it is considered after-hours work, and tenants must pay an additional fee to the building owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. How is the After-Hours Fee Calculated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The after-hours fee for office buildings in classes A, B, and C generally includes costs such as electricity, cleaning, parking, and salaries for building staff working during off-hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calculation method for the after-hours fee can vary depending on the building and may be done in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>By Office<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>By Leased Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>By Equipment Used<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2.1 By Office:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a common method where the after-hours fee is predetermined in the contract for each office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the lease agreement, the after-hours fee for an office is fixed at VND 150,000 per office per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.2 By Leased Area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This calculation method is based on the size of the leased space. The building charges an after-hours fee according to the area the company leases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The after-hours fee is calculated at USD 0.05 per square meter per hour. If a company leases 250 m\u00b2 and works for 3 additional hours, the after-hours cost would be:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD 0.05 x 250 m\u00b2 x 3 hours = USD 37.5.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee may vary depending on the leased area, with different rates negotiated or set for various lease sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64165\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-3.jpg\" alt=\"after hours charge\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-3-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For leased areas less than 250 m\u00b2, the after-hours fee is USD 0.05 per m\u00b2 per hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For leased areas over 250 m\u00b2, the after-hours fee is USD 0.75 per m\u00b2 per hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2.3 By Equipment Used:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some buildings calculate after-hours fees based on the equipment used at the office, such as air conditioning (specifically the FCU or Fan Coil Unit).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fee for each air conditioning unit could be USD 10 per FCU per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method benefits companies that only occasionally work outside regular hours since they are not charged extra unless they require continuous use of equipment, such as 24\/7 operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64164\" src=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-4.jpg\" alt=\"after hours charge\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-4-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/After-hours-charge-4-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, some buildings do not charge after-hours fees based on their policies or negotiated agreements. Therefore, many companies can work late into the evening or even on weekends without additional fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, if the office works after hours without using air conditioning, no extra charge may apply.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Specific After-Hours Fee Features in Class A, B, and C Buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>3.1 For Class A and B Buildings:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly all office spaces in Class A and B buildings apply after-hours fees. To maintain high standards, these buildings invest in central air conditioning, ventilation, and lighting systems for entire floors or office areas, rather than individual units. As such, when a company operates outside regular hours, all of the energy consumption across the floor is necessary to maintain the office area. Therefore, after-hours fees are essential for covering these costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3.2 For Class C Buildings:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class C office spaces may or may not apply after-hours fees. For smaller buildings, the owner may install individual air conditioning units (wall-mounted) and separate electric meters for each office. In this case, businesses only pay for the additional electricity consumption when working outside regular hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s competitive office rental market, after-hours fees can often be negotiated and adjusted in the lease agreement. By reducing these additional costs, companies can save significantly on their office rental expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this basic understanding of after-hours fees, Maison Office hopes businesses can make informed decisions about choosing office buildings and negotiating the most cost-effective terms for their rental contracts, ultimately reducing office leasing expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See more: <a href=\"https:\/\/maisonoffice.vn\/en\/guide\/how-to-find-office-in-vietnam\/\">How to find office in Vietnam: Everything you need to know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;64163&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;After-Hours Office Rental Fees: What You Need to Know&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;122.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 122.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>One of the costs that many businesses focus on when leasing office space is after-hours fees. 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