Energy and commodities occupiers in Luxembourg typically cluster in Kirchberg, plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($210–320/sqft), and pay around 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) on Class A.

  • Preferred submarket: Kirchberg.
  • Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($210–320/sqft).
  • Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD).
  • Typical lease: 9 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Luxembourg: 88/100.

Energy and commodities office space in Luxembourg

Energy and commodities occupiers in Luxembourg typically cluster in Kirchberg, plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out">fit-out ($210–320/sqft), and pay around 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: Kirchberg.
  • Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($210–320/sqft).
  • Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD).
  • Typical lease: 9 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Luxembourg: 88/100.

Where they cluster

Energy and commodities occupiers in Luxembourg typically anchor in Kirchberg. EU institutions, banking, fund administration, Big Four, consulting.

What they pay

Class A rent in Luxembourg runs 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) on a 9-year lease with 6 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical energy and commodities fit-out targets trophy specification at $210–320/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount energy office in Luxembourg typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Trading floors concentrate in CBD trophy product with redundant power and connectivity; engineering teams scale in suburban energy corridors. Deepest fund administration and private banking talent pool in the EU. Multilingual (French, German, English, Luxembourgish) professional base. Cross-border commuter labour from France, Belgium, and Germany makes up roughly 50% of the workforce.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 24.94%. Net leases. 9-year terms with break options at years 3 and 6 standard. Free rent of 6-9 months and TI of €60-€100/sqm typical.

Key facts

cityLuxembourg
industryEnergy and commodities
naics211, 212, 523130
preferredSubmarketKirchberg
preferredFitoutSpecTrophy
fitoutBand$210–320/sqft
sqftPerSeat240
classARentLocal50 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$60/sqft/yr
vacancyPct4.8%
typicalLeaseYears9
typicalRentFreeMonths6
talentIndex88
corporateTaxPct24.94%

Frequently asked questions

Where do energy and commodities occupiers lease office space in Luxembourg?
Most cluster in Kirchberg. Rent runs ~50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do energy and commodities occupiers run in Luxembourg?
Typically trophy at $210–320/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a energy and commodities occupier plan in Luxembourg?
Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the energy and commodities vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 211, 212, 523130.
What is the talent index in Luxembourg?
88/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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