Regus

What Regus does

Regus Japan (legal name: 日本リージャス株式会社 / Japan Regus Co., Ltd.) is the Japanese operating subsidiary of the global Regus flexible office brand and has been a 100% subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate Group (三菱地所グループ) since February 2023. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates 215+ flexible workspace locations across Japan, distributed across Tokyo (73), Osaka (23), Nagoya (13), Fukuoka (14), and other major and secondary cities, as part of the global Regus network spanning 120+ countries and 4,600+ locations. It serves a hybrid B2B/B2C customer base spanning large enterprises, SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, solo practitioners, and remote workers, addressing use cases including satellite/branch offices, BCP, telework, project rooms, and virtual offices.

The company operates a four-brand portfolio — Signature (premium, e.g., Roppongi Hills Mori Tower), SPACES (mid-premium coworking), Regus (core business centers), and Openoffice (economy) — alongside five core service types: Private Offices (private, equipped rooms), Share Offices (per-desk monthly contracts), Virtual Offices (business address/phone/mail services), Coworking Spaces (membership access), and Hourly Meeting Rooms. The technology stack centers on the My Regus online reservation platform (browser and mobile iOS/Android apps), a vacancy and pricing inquiry system with 1-hour response during business hours, and VR office tours. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription/recurring monthly contracts (private offices, share offices, virtual offices, coworking memberships) plus usage-based hourly meeting room rentals. Pricing varies materially by location: SPACES Sendai private offices start at ¥75,500/month per person, share office contracts range ¥31,900-¥108,900/month, coworking membership ¥13,900-¥32,900/month, and meeting rooms ¥4,000-15,700/hour. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through website inquiry, phone (0120-965-391), and walk-in visits at physical locations, supplemented by building owner and real estate intermediary referral channels. The company publishes fiscal-year electronic disclosures (FY2025 and FY2026) but specific revenue figures are not disclosed in the public sources reviewed.

Name

Regus

Legal name

日本リージャス株式会社 (Japan Regus Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://regus-office.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Regus Japan operates 215+ flexible office, coworking, virtual office, and meeting room locations nationwide as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate Group, serving enterprises, SMEs, startups, and professionals under the Signature, SPACES, Regus, and Openoffice brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Private Office Rental: Fully equipped private office spaces for businesses, billed monthly or annually
2. Share Office / Desk Rental: Desk-unit contract office spaces billed monthly, offering shared lounge and business lounge access
3. Virtual Office: Business address, phone number, mail handling, and optional telephone answering services for businesses without physical office
4. Coworking / Membership: Business lounge access and hot-desking options billed monthly, using available desks during business hours
5. Hourly Meeting Room Rental: Meeting rooms available for hourly rental, from 1-hour bookings to full-day rates, with full-day pricing for 9:00-18:00 period

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Regus provides fully equipped private offices, shared (coworking) offices, virtual offices (business address and phone services), membership coworking, and hourly meeting rooms across 215+ Japanese locations, part of a global network of 4,600+ locations in 120+ countries. Customers can subscribe on monthly or annual terms (private/share/coworking memberships), use pay-as-you-go hourly meeting rooms, or buy a virtual office plan for an address and phone services without physical space.

Product overview

Regus is a global flexible office space provider operating under a multi-brand portfolio strategy comprising four distinct sub-brands: Signature (premium), SPACES (mid-premium coworking), Regus Business Center (core flexible office), and Openoffice (budget/economy). The company offers five core service types: Private Offices (fully-equipped individual rooms), Share Offices (desk-unit contracts), Virtual Offices (business address/phone services), Coworking Spaces (membership-based workspace), and Meeting Rooms (hourly rental). Regus also provides a digital platform through My Regus for online booking and mobile apps for iOS and Android. With 215+ locations across Japan and 4,600+ locations in 120+ countries worldwide, Regus serves clients ranging from individuals and startups to large enterprises, supporting diverse use cases including telework, business continuity planning (BCP), branch offices, business trips, and project rooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature (シグネチャー): Premium brand featuring sophisticated private offices, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms in iconic buildings in major cities worldwide.
• SPACES (スペーシズ)
• オープンオフィス (Openoffice)

Products and services

• Private Office (プライベートオフィス) Fully equipped private office rooms offered on monthly or annual subscription, including furniture, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, with business lounge access and bilingual reception; targeted at businesses that need dedicated individual rooms.
• Share Office (シェアオフィス) Desk-unit contract shared office space billed monthly, providing the same service level as a private office plus shared business lounge access; for businesses that want a professional shared workspace.
• Virtual Office (バーチャルオフィス) Subscription service that provides a registered business address, phone number, mail handling, and optional telephone answering without the need to rent physical office space; for businesses that need a credible address but no physical premises.
• Coworking Space / Membership (コワーキングスペース) Membership-based access to open workspace and hot-desking in business lounges during business hours; provides flexible workspace without a dedicated desk.
• Hourly Meeting Rooms (時間貸し会議室) Meeting rooms rented on an hourly basis (from 1-hour to full-day rates) with capacities ranging from 4 to 12+ persons; pay-as-you-go booking for ad-hoc professional meetings.
• Signature (シグネチャー) Brand Premium Regus Group brand located in iconic buildings in major cities; offers sophisticated private offices, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms with a luxury-grade design.
• SPACES (スペーシズ) Brand Workspace brand offering office space, coworking membership, and reserved coworking desks with open yet functional and sophisticated interiors positioned to drive new business creation.
• Regus Business Center Brand Core Regus brand providing flexible offices in symbol towers and high-grade buildings with bilingual reception services, business lounges, and secretary services.
• Openoffice (オープンオフィス) Brand Cost-effective rental office brand designed to efficiently provide environments needed to start a business, targeting entrepreneurs and startups in prime locations.
• My Regus Online Booking Platform Online platform for hourly and time-based office and meeting room reservations, with a browser version for workspace booking.
• Regus Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android for managing workspace bookings and accessing Regus services on the go.

Quantifiable outcome

• No deposit/key money required unlike traditional office leases, reducing initial setup costs significantly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Mindspace: European premium flexible office and coworking provider with design-led workspace experiences in cities including London, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Comparable business model focused on premium positioning and corporate clients, though geographically concentrated in Europe.
• The Wing: Women-focused coworking and social club operator that previously expanded across the US, UK, and other markets. While narrower in demographic focus, the company shares the coworking membership model and competes in the broader flexible workspace category.

Direct peers

• Industrious: US-based flexible office and coworking provider focused on enterprise clients, with international expansion including presence in Asia. Comparable business model serving similar enterprise customer base with private offices, coworking, and meeting room offerings.
• WeWork: Global flexible office and coworking company that directly competes with Regus in providing shared workspaces, private offices, and meeting rooms to businesses and individuals. WeWork operates in major Japanese cities including Tokyo, making it a direct head-to-head competitor in Regus's home market.
• The Executive Centre: Premium flexible office provider headquartered in Hong Kong, operating in major Asian business hubs including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore. Competes with Regus's Signature brand in the high-end segment, offering premium serviced offices and virtual office services to multinational corporations.
• Servcorp: Publicly-traded Australian company providing virtual offices, serviced offices, and coworking spaces globally with strong presence in Asia-Pacific. Directly competes with Regus in the virtual office segment and premium serviced office market, particularly for SME and enterprise clients seeking prestigious business addresses.

Regional players

• Compass Offices: Asia-Pacific flexible office provider with locations in major cities including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. Direct regional competitor in the serviced office market, particularly targeting multinational corporations requiring workspace across multiple APAC markets.
• Business Airport: Japan-focused shared office and rental office operator managed by JTB Communications, with locations primarily in major Japanese business districts. Direct regional competitor targeting professionals, SMEs, and enterprise clients with similar service offerings to Regus.
• LIFORK: Japan-focused flexible office and shared workspace operator owned by Tokyu Fudosan. Direct domestic competitor in the Japanese market, particularly competing for SME and enterprise clients seeking flexible office solutions in Tokyo and other major Japanese cities.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (International Workplace Group): Parent company of Regus globally and the world's largest flexible workspace operator. IWG operates Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature, and other brands across 120+ countries. As Regus Japan's corporate parent at the global level, IWG represents the broader business model and scale benchmark for the Japanese operation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy0nszAgoTCdPM6zPWTkowA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Regus-100235791632761
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regus
• Instagraminstagram.com/regusjapan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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