Startup tech occupiers in Buenos Aires typically cluster in Microcentro, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($950–1400/sqft), and pay around 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Microcentro.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($950–1400/sqft).
• Plan ~130 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: Microcentro.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($950–1400/sqft).
• Plan ~130 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

Startup tech occupiers in Buenos Aires typically anchor in Microcentro. Banking, government, traditional professional services, retail HQs.

What they pay

Class A rent in Buenos Aires runs 14 USD/sqft ($16 USD) on a 5-year lease with 5 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $950–1400/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Buenos Aires typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. 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 startup tech occupiers lease office space in Buenos Aires?

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

What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Buenos Aires?

Typically mid at $950–1400/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Buenos Aires?

Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.

What is the talent index in Buenos Aires?

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

Related

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