Investment banking occupiers in Buenos Aires typically cluster in Catalinas Norte, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($2200–3300/sqft), and pay around 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Catalinas Norte.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($2200–3300/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 5 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Buenos Aires: 82/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Catalinas Norte.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($2200–3300/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 5 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Buenos Aires: 82/100.

Where they cluster

Investment banking occupiers in Buenos Aires typically anchor in Catalinas Norte. Banking, multinational HQs, law firms, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Buenos Aires runs 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD) on a 5-year lease with 5 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 $2200–3300/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 Buenos Aires 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 engineering and creative talent in Latin America (per capita). Strong feed from UBA, ITBA, UADE. Spanish-English bilingual professional base. Cost arbitrage versus US/Europe is structural — material for tech engineering services.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 35%. Net leases. 3-5 year terms. Trophy international leases predominantly USD-denominated with USD payment required. Domestic peso leases include high inflation indexation.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Buenos Aires?

Most cluster in Catalinas Norte. Rent runs ~14 USD/sqft ($16 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

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

Typically trophy at $2200–3300/sqft.

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

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 Buenos Aires?

82/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

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

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. 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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