--- title: "Big tech office space in Copenhagen" description: "Where big tech occupiers cluster in Copenhagen, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/copenhagen/industries/big-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)." --- > Big tech occupiers in Copenhagen typically cluster in Frederiksberg, plan ~160 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($10000–14500/sqft), and pay around 2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Frederiksberg. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($10000–14500/sqft). - Plan ~160 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Copenhagen: 85/100. # Big tech office space in Copenhagen **Big tech occupiers in Copenhagen typically cluster in Frederiksberg, plan ~160 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($10000–14500/sqft), and pay around 2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Frederiksberg. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($10000–14500/sqft). - Plan ~160 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD). - Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Copenhagen: 85/100. ## Where they cluster Big tech occupiers in Copenhagen typically anchor in Frederiksberg. Healthcare, education, professional services, family offices. ## What they pay Class A rent in Copenhagen runs 2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical big tech fit-out targets high-end specification at $10000–14500/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 160 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount big tech office in Copenhagen typically targets 16,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Engineering campuses gravitate to creative-class submarkets adjacent to public transit, universities, and dense talent housing. Deep pharma, shipping, design, and clean tech talent. Strong feed from University of Copenhagen, DTU, and Copenhagen Business School. English-fluent professional base supports international corporate HQs. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 22%. Net leases. 5-7 year terms with break options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of DKK 800-1,500/sqm typical on a 5-year deal. ## Key facts | city | Copenhagen| | industry | Big tech| | naics | 518210, 541511, 541512| | preferredSubmarket | Frederiksberg| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $10000–14500/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 160| | classARentLocal | 2400 DKK/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $32/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 7.6%| | typicalLeaseYears | 5| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 4| | talentIndex | 85| | corporateTaxPct | 22%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do big tech occupiers lease office space in Copenhagen?**** : Most cluster in Frederiksberg. Rent runs ~2400 DKK/sqft ($32 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do big tech occupiers run in Copenhagen?**** : Typically high-end at $10000–14500/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a big tech occupier plan in Copenhagen?**** : Plan ~160 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 16,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the big tech vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 518210, 541511, 541512. ****What is the talent index in Copenhagen?**** : 85/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Big tech — global overview**](/industries/big-tech) - [**Copenhagen — full city profile**](/cities/copenhagen) - [**Financial services in Copenhagen**](/cities/copenhagen/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Copenhagen**](/cities/copenhagen/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Copenhagen**](/cities/copenhagen/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Copenhagen**](/cities/copenhagen/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/copenhagen/industries/big-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.