Investment banking occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Mitte, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($200–300/sqft), and pay around 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Mitte.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($200–300/sqft).
• Plan ~215 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.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Mitte.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($200–300/sqft).
• Plan ~215 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

Investment banking occupiers in Berlin typically anchor in Mitte. Federal government, media, law, tech, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Berlin runs 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical investment banking fit-out targets trophy specification at $200–300/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount banking office in Berlin typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Bulge-bracket teams favor signature trophy assets with full client-facing programming and large floor plates. 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

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Berlin?

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

What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Berlin?

Typically trophy at $200–300/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Berlin?

Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110.

What is the talent index in Berlin?

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

Related

• Investment banking — global overview
• Berlin — full city profile
• Financial services in Berlin
• Asset management in Berlin
• Legal services in Berlin
• Big tech in Berlin

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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