Office space in Amsterdam: traditional lease or serviced office?
A traditional lease rents you empty square metres, usually for several years, and you arrange fit-out, internet and cleaning yourself. A serviced office is a furnished, lockable office with all services in one monthly price and short notice periods. Serviced offices in this catalogue start from €145 a month, across 419 buildings.
What are the main differences?
| Traditional lease | Serviced office | |
|---|---|---|
| Term | Usually years | Often monthly or yearly |
| Pricing | Per m² per year, plus service charges | One monthly price per office |
| Furniture | You buy it | Included |
| Internet, energy, cleaning | Separate | Included |
| Reception and meeting rooms | Your own | Shared in the building |
| Ready to move in | After fit-out | Immediately |
When does a traditional lease make sense?
A traditional lease suits an established company with a large team that plans to stay in one place for years. You can fit the space to your brand. In return you take on a longer commitment, a deposit or bank guarantee, and upfront fit-out costs.
When is a serviced office the better choice?
A serviced office suits start-ups, growing teams and international companies that want to start in Amsterdam quickly. There is no fit-out, no long lock-in, and you can move to a bigger office in the same building as you grow. The price is per office, not per person, so it is not directly comparable with a coworking rate.
Which costs are easy to overlook?
- Service charges for shared facilities and maintenance;
- Fit-out: furniture, network, kitchen;
- Energy, internet and cleaning;
- VAT: Dutch office rent can carry VAT when landlord and tenant opt for it.
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