Startup tech occupiers in Munich typically cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($95–140/sqft), and pay around 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on Class A.
Startup tech occupiers in Munich typically cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out">fit-out ($95–140/sqft), and pay around 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on Class A.
Startup tech occupiers in Munich typically anchor in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing. Tech, automotive (BMW), media, banking, professional services.
Class A rent in Munich runs 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on a 5-year lease with 3 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.
Typical startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $95–140/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.
Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Munich typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.
Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. Deepest engineering and finance talent pool in Germany. Strong feed from TU München, LMU, and a deep network of Fraunhofer and Max Planck institutes. Cost of living premium versus Berlin and Hamburg is structural.
Headline corporate tax: 33%. Net leases. 5-10 year terms with break options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of €70-€110/sqm typical on a 5-year Class A deal.
| city | Munich |
|---|---|
| industry | Startup tech |
| naics | 541511, 541512, 518210 |
| preferredSubmarket | Maxvorstadt & Schwabing |
| preferredFitoutSpec | Mid |
| fitoutBand | $95–140/sqft |
| sqftPerSeat | 130 |
| classARentLocal | 56 EUR/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $67/sqft/yr |
| vacancyPct | 6.1% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 5 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 3 |
| talentIndex | 90 |
| corporateTaxPct | 33% |
Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.