Investment banking occupiers in Warsaw typically cluster in Wola, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($720–1080/sqft), and pay around 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Wola.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($720–1080/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Warsaw: 80/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Wola.
• Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($720–1080/sqft).
• Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Warsaw: 80/100.

Where they cluster

Investment banking occupiers in Warsaw typically anchor in Wola. Banking, tech, consulting, business services (BPO/SSC).

What they pay

Class A rent in Warsaw runs 1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical investment banking fit-out targets trophy specification at $720–1080/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount banking office in Warsaw typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Bulge-bracket teams favor signature trophy assets with full client-facing programming and large floor plates. Deepest tech, banking, and business services talent in Central Europe. Strong feed from University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, and Warsaw School of Economics. Polish-English bilingual professional base.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 19%. Net leases (tenant pays opex, taxes, insurance separately). 5-7 year terms standard. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of PLN 250-400/sqm typical.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Warsaw?

Most cluster in Wola. Rent runs ~1080 PLN/sqft ($25 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Warsaw?

Typically trophy at $720–1080/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Warsaw?

Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110.

What is the talent index in Warsaw?

80/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

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

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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