Consumer goods occupiers in Amsterdam typically cluster in Centrum & Canal Belt, plan ~180 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 ~180 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.

Consumer goods office space in Amsterdam

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

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: Centrum & Canal Belt.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($180–260/sqft).
  • Plan ~180 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

Consumer goods 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 consumer goods 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 180 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount consumer office in Amsterdam typically targets 18,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Brand, merchandising, and digital teams gravitate to creative-class submarkets with strong adjacent retail and hospitality. 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

cityAmsterdam
industryConsumer goods
naics311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarketCentrum & Canal Belt
preferredFitoutSpecHigh-end
fitoutBand$180–260/sqft
sqftPerSeat180
classARentLocal50 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$54/sqft/yr
vacancyPct7.2%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
talentIndex86
corporateTaxPct25.8%

Frequently asked questions

Where do consumer goods 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 consumer goods occupiers run in Amsterdam?
Typically high-end at $180–260/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Amsterdam?
Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.
What is the talent index in Amsterdam?
86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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