{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/kuala-lumpur/industries/investment-banking",
  "title": "Investment banking office space in Kuala Lumpur",
  "description": "Where investment banking occupiers cluster in Kuala Lumpur, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Investment banking occupiers in Kuala Lumpur typically cluster in KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre), plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($720–1080/sqft), and pay around 110 MYR/sqft ($26 USD) on Class A.",
  "tldr": [
    "Preferred submarket: KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre).",
    "Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($720–1080/sqft).",
    "Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.",
    "Class A rent context: 110 MYR/sqft ($26 USD).",
    "Typical lease: 3 years with 6 months rent-free.",
    "Talent depth in Kuala Lumpur: 76/100."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Kuala Lumpur",
    "industry": "Investment banking",
    "naics": "523150, 522110",
    "preferredSubmarket": "KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)",
    "preferredFitoutSpec": "Trophy",
    "fitoutBand": "$720–1080/sqft",
    "sqftPerSeat": 215,
    "classARentLocal": "110 MYR/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$26/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "28.4%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 3,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 6,
    "talentIndex": 76,
    "corporateTaxPct": "24%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Kuala Lumpur?",
      "answer": "Most cluster in KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre). Rent runs ~110 MYR/sqft ($26 USD) for trophy and prime stock."
    },
    {
      "question": "What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Kuala Lumpur?",
      "answer": "Typically trophy at $720–1080/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Kuala Lumpur?",
      "answer": "Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?",
      "answer": "Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the talent index in Kuala Lumpur?",
      "answer": "76/100. Use the city profile for full detail."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city-industry",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/kuala-lumpur/industries/investment-banking), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}