Tips for Renting an Office in Moscow

Tips for Renting an Office in Moscow

Renting an office in Moscow is one of the most popular ways to start or expand a business. For the deal to go smoothly and the space to fit your needs, keep a few things in mind — from the lease term to the paperwork.

Lease term

Moscow offers terms from 3 months to several years. Business centers are usually more flexible, and long-term leases are available too. In practice an 11-month lease is more popular than a long-term one: it does not require state registration and is simpler to arrange, leaving room to relocate or expand.

Documents and requirements

Renting may require proof of business registration and other documents, plus readiness to confirm solvency. Requirements vary by space type and term: tenant checks in prestigious class A centers are stricter than in class B and C properties.

How to choose

Match the rental format, term and requirements to your business — team size, budget, and how important location and address are. Landlord reputation matters too: at the first meeting, note how transparent the terms are and how willing the owner is to discuss details.

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Where the supply is right now

By number of available offices the deepest submarkets are Tverskoy district (730), Presnensky district (667), Basmanny district (534). The catalogue holds 1280 buildings and 9408 offices in total, from ₽1,200 a month.

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