Startup tech occupiers in Luxembourg typically cluster in Gare District, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($90–135/sqft), and pay around 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Gare District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($90–135/sqft).
• Plan ~130 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.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Gare District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($90–135/sqft).
• Plan ~130 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

Startup tech occupiers in Luxembourg typically anchor in Gare District. Banking back-office, professional services, fund administration, telecom.

What they pay

Class A rent in Luxembourg runs 50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) on a 9-year lease with 6 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 $90–135/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 Luxembourg 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Luxembourg?

Most cluster in Gare District. Rent runs ~50 EUR/sqft ($60 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

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

Typically mid at $90–135/sqft.

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

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 Luxembourg?

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

Related

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

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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