Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vienna typically cluster in Donau City, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($160–230/sqft), and pay around 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) on Class A.

  • Preferred submarket: Donau City.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft).
  • Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD).
  • Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Vienna: 84/100.

Aerospace and defence office space in Vienna

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vienna typically cluster in Donau City, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($160–230/sqft), and pay around 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: Donau City.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft).
  • Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD).
  • Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Vienna: 84/100.

Where they cluster

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vienna typically anchor in Donau City. International organisations (UN, IAEA), insurance, telecom, tech.

What they pay

Class A rent in Vienna runs 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $160–230/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Vienna typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Strong feed from TU Wien, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, and the University of Vienna. Multilingual professional base (German, English, CEE languages) supports regional-HQ tenancy. Deep institutional banking and asset management talent.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 23%. Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard. CPI indexation (VPI) is universal. Lease lengths of 5 years are typical with break options; longer terms negotiable for full-floor takes. Free rent of 4-8 months and EUR 250-350/sqm fit-out contributions are typical on prime deals.

Key facts

cityVienna
industryAerospace and defence
naics3364, 5415
preferredSubmarketDonau City
preferredFitoutSpecHigh-end
fitoutBand$160–230/sqft
sqftPerSeat210
classARentLocal312 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$31/sqft/yr
vacancyPct4.6%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
talentIndex84
corporateTaxPct23%

Frequently asked questions

Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Vienna?
Most cluster in Donau City. Rent runs ~312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Vienna?
Typically high-end at $160–230/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Vienna?
Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415.
What is the talent index in Vienna?
84/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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