--- title: "Best cities for back-office and Global Business Services centers" description: "Best cities for back-office and Global Business Services centers. Ranked 8 global markets with data on rent, talent, tax, and vacancy. Top picks: Hyderabad, Ban" canonical: https://classa.info/best/best-cities-for-back-office-and-gbs-centers pageType: best-of lastUpdated: 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Hyderabad leads this ranking — talent index 80/100, Class A rent $13/sqft/yr, 17.4% vacancy — followed by Bangalore and Delhi-NCR. ## TL;DR - #1 Hyderabad (score 100/100) — Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. - #2 Bangalore (score 92/100) — Bangalore combines a 82/100 talent index with Class A rent of $16/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. - Lowest rent on this list: Hyderabad at $13/sqft/yr. - Deepest talent: Montreal at 86/100 talent index. - Lowest corporate tax: Warsaw at 19%. # Best cities for back-office and Global Business Services centers **Hyderabad leads this ranking — talent index 80/100, [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent $13/sqft/yr, 17.4% vacancy — followed by Bangalore and Delhi-NCR.** ## TL;DR - #1 Hyderabad (score 100/100) — Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. - #2 Bangalore (score 92/100) — Bangalore combines a 82/100 talent index with Class A rent of $16/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. - Lowest rent on this list: Hyderabad at $13/sqft/yr. - Deepest talent: Montreal at 86/100 talent index. - Lowest corporate tax: Warsaw at 19%. ## Ranked list - **#1 [Hyderabad](/cities/hyderabad)** — Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 100/100)* - **#2 [Bangalore](/cities/bangalore)** — Bangalore combines a 82/100 talent index with Class A rent of $16/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 92/100)* - **#3 [Delhi-NCR](/cities/delhi-ncr)** — Delhi-NCR combines a 84/100 talent index with Class A rent of $19/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 84/100)* - **#4 [Warsaw](/cities/warsaw)** — Warsaw combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $25/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 76/100)* - **#5 [Kuala Lumpur](/cities/kuala-lumpur)** — Kuala Lumpur combines a 76/100 talent index with Class A rent of $26/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 68/100)* - **#6 [Montreal](/cities/montreal)** — Montreal combines a 86/100 talent index with Class A rent of $28/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 60/100)* - **#7 [Manila](/cities/manila)** — Manila combines a 76/100 talent index with Class A rent of $28/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 52/100)* - **#8 [Dallas](/cities/dallas)** — Dallas combines a 84/100 talent index with Class A rent of $36/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. *(score 44/100)* ## Frequently asked questions ****What is the #1 city on this list and why?**** : Hyderabad ranks #1 with a score of 100/100. Hyderabad combines a 80/100 talent index with Class A rent of $13/sqft/yr — one of the most cost-effective GBS locations we track with deep English-speaking professional talent. Class A rent is $13/sqft/yr with 17.4% vacancy and a talent index of 80/100. ****Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?**** : Hyderabad has the lowest Class A rent at $13/sqft/yr, versus $36/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Dallas). ****Which city has the deepest talent pool?**** : Montreal scores highest on talent depth at 86/100. The talent index measures the [density](/glossary/density) and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors. ****Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?**** : Warsaw carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 19%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser. ****Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?**** : Hyderabad has the most competitive [premium flex](/topics/lease-vs-flex) office pricing at $260/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms. ****How is the ranking score calculated?**** : Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates. ****How often is this list updated?**** : Class A rent, [vacancy rate](/glossary/vacancy-rate), talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/best/best-cities-for-back-office-and-gbs-centers), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.