Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Berlin?

Most cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend. Rent runs ~44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Berlin?

Typically high-end at $135–200/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Berlin?

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 Berlin?

88/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Consumer goods occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($135–200/sqft), and pay around 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Charlottenburg & Westend.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($135–200/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Berlin: 88/100.

Consumer goods office space in Berlin

Consumer goods occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($135–200/sqft), and pay around 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Charlottenburg & Westend.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($135–200/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Berlin: 88/100.

Where they cluster

Consumer goods occupiers in Berlin typically anchor in Charlottenburg & Westend. Banking, law, professional services, retail HQs.

What they pay

Class A rent in Berlin runs 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 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 $135–200/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 Berlin 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. Deepest tech and creative talent pool in Germany. Strong feed from TU Berlin, HU, FU, and the rapidly growing Hertie School. Multilingual talent base supports non-German European HQs.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 30%. Net leases dominate. 5-10 year terms; tenants frequently negotiate break options at year 3 or 5. Free rent of 3-6 months on a 5-year deal; TI of €60-€100/sqm typical.

Key facts

city	Berlin
industry	Consumer goods
naics	311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarket	Charlottenburg & Westend
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$135–200/sqft
sqftPerSeat	180
classARentLocal	44 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$53/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	7.4%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	88
corporateTaxPct	30%

Frequently asked questions

Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Berlin?: Most cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend. Rent runs ~44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Berlin?: Typically high-end at $135–200/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Berlin?: 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 Berlin?: 88/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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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