# Best cities for back-office and Global Business Services centers

> Hyderabad leads this ranking — talent index 80/100, Class A rent $13/sqft/yr, 17.4% vacancy — followed by Bangalore and Delhi-NCR.

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## TL;DR
- #1 Hyderabad (score 100/100) — Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent.
- #2 Bangalore (score 92/100) — Bangalore combines a 82/100 talent index with Class A rent of $16/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent.
- Lowest rent on this list: Hyderabad at $13/sqft/yr.
- Deepest talent: Montreal at 86/100 talent index.
- Lowest corporate tax: Warsaw at 19%.

## Key facts
- **itemCount**: 8
- **category**: By function
- **topCity**: Hyderabad
- **topScore**: 100
- **cheapestRentCity**: Hyderabad
- **cheapestRent**: $13
- **deepestTalentCity**: Montreal
- **deepestTalentScore**: 86

## FAQ
### What is the #1 city on this list and why?
Hyderabad ranks #1 with a score of 100/100. Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. Class A rent is $13/sqft/yr with 17.4% vacancy and a talent index of 80/100.

### Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?
Hyderabad has the lowest Class A rent at $13/sqft/yr, versus $36/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Dallas).

### Which city has the deepest talent pool?
Montreal scores highest on talent depth at 86/100. The talent index measures the density and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors.

### Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?
Warsaw carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 19%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser.

### Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?
Hyderabad has the most competitive premium flex office pricing at $260/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms.

### How is the ranking score calculated?
Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates.

### How often is this list updated?
Class A rent, vacancy rate, talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/best/best-cities-for-back-office-and-gbs-centers), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.