Where do government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs occupiers run in Berlin?

Typically high-end at $135–200/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Berlin?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in Berlin?

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

Government and public affairs occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend, plan ~240 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 ~240 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.

Government and public affairs office space in Berlin

Government and public affairs occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Charlottenburg & Westend, plan ~240 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 ~240 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

Government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs 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 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Berlin typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. 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	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	Charlottenburg & Westend
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$135–200/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
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 government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs occupiers run in Berlin?: Typically high-end at $135–200/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Berlin?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
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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