Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Amsterdam typically cluster in Centrum & Canal Belt, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($180–260/sqft), and pay around 50 EUR/sqft ($54 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Centrum & Canal Belt.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($180–260/sqft).
• Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 50 EUR/sqft ($54 USD).
• Typical lease: 7 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Amsterdam: 86/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Centrum & Canal Belt.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($180–260/sqft).
• Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 50 EUR/sqft ($54 USD).
• Typical lease: 7 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Amsterdam: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Amsterdam typically anchor in Centrum & Canal Belt. Creative agencies, fashion HQs, family offices, boutique tech.

What they pay

Class A rent in Amsterdam runs 50 EUR/sqft ($54 USD) on a 7-year lease with 12 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical biotech and life sciences fit-out targets high-end specification at $180–260/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 320 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount biotech office in Amsterdam typically targets 32,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Cluster effects are decisive: PhD-grade talent concentrates near academic-medical anchors and translational research institutes. Strong English-fluent professional talent pool. Average all-in compensation indexes 86.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 25.8%. Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights. Rent indexed to CPI annually. Servicekosten (operating expenses) billed separately. Bank guarantees of 3-6 months standard.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do biotech and life sciences occupiers lease office space in Amsterdam?

Most cluster in Centrum & Canal Belt. Rent runs ~50 EUR/sqft ($54 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do biotech and life sciences occupiers run in Amsterdam?

Typically high-end at $180–260/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a biotech and life sciences occupier plan in Amsterdam?

Plan ~320 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 32,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the biotech and life sciences vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541714, 541715, 325412.

What is the talent index in Amsterdam?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Biotech and life sciences — global overview
• Amsterdam — full city profile
• Financial services in Amsterdam
• Asset management in Amsterdam
• Investment banking in Amsterdam
• Legal services in Amsterdam

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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