--- title: "Startup tech office space in Brussels" description: "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Brussels, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/brussels/industries/startup-tech pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Startup tech occupiers in Brussels typically cluster in Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central), plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($85–130/sqft), and pay around 32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central). - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($85–130/sqft). - Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD). - Typical lease: 9 years with 8 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Brussels: 84/100. # Startup tech office space in Brussels **Startup tech occupiers in Brussels typically cluster in Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central), plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($85–130/sqft), and pay around 32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central). - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($85–130/sqft). - Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD). - Typical lease: 9 years with 8 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Brussels: 84/100. ## Where they cluster Startup tech occupiers in Brussels typically anchor in Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central). Banking, professional services, government, hospitality HQs. ## What they pay Class A rent in Brussels runs 32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD) on a 9-year lease with 8 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 $85–130/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 Brussels 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 multilingual professional talent pool in the EU — French, Dutch, English, and German fluency is standard. Strong EU institutional, regulatory, lobbying, and trade association talent. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 25%. Net leases. 9-year terms with break options at years 3 and 6 (Belgian 3/6/9 standard). Free rent of 6-12 months and TI of €60-€100/sqm typical. ## Key facts | city | Brussels| | industry | Startup tech| | naics | 541511, 541512, 518210| | preferredSubmarket | Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central)| | preferredFitoutSpec | Mid| | fitoutBand | $85–130/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 130| | classARentLocal | 32 EUR/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $39/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 8.2%| | typicalLeaseYears | 9| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 8| | talentIndex | 84| | corporateTaxPct | 25%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Brussels?**** : Most cluster in Centre-Ville (Brussels-Central). Rent runs ~32 EUR/sqft ($39 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Brussels?**** : Typically mid at $85–130/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Brussels?**** : 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 Brussels?**** : 84/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Startup tech — global overview**](/industries/startup-tech) - [**Brussels — full city profile**](/cities/brussels) - [**Financial services in Brussels**](/cities/brussels/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Brussels**](/cities/brussels/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Brussels**](/cities/brussels/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Brussels**](/cities/brussels/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Samuel Okafor**](/about/authors/samuel-okafor) — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/brussels/industries/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.