Guides for companies planning an office in Bengaluru

Practical guides for companies planning an office in Bengaluru (Bangalore), each dated and with its sources listed. They follow the decisions in order: how much space, where, which kind of office, what to check before you sign, and what a fit-out costs.

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Two tools you can use whoever you end up working with.

Work out how much space your team needs

Turn your headcount into an area range and a list of rooms, with no prices involved.

What to check in any managed office proposal

A printable checklist for scope, term, money, the build and running the office. Use it on any provider, us included.

Plan: space and location

Start with how much room your team needs, then where it should be.

How much office space does your team need in Bengaluru?

Planning ranges for 10 to 200 people in Bengaluru (Bangalore), worked layouts and a planner. Square feet only, never prices.

Published · 11 min read

Choosing an office location in Bengaluru: how the districts compare

Grade A rent and vacancy by district (Cushman & Wakefield, Q3 2026), metro access, local risks and a commute-first way to decide.

Updated · 15 min read

Choose: the right kind of office

What a managed office is, and how it compares with coworking and a lease you fit out yourself.

Managed office vs coworking vs lease: which suits your team in Bengaluru?

The routes compared on privacy, upfront cost, commitment and setup time, with a decision matrix.

Updated · 13 min read

What is a managed office? Meaning, types and how the terms differ in India

A plain definition, the main types, a terminology table, what a fee usually includes, and a glossary.

Published · 14 min read

Check: contracts and buildings

What to look for in an agreement, and in the building itself, before you sign.

Managed office contracts in Bengaluru: lock-in, deposit, notice and exit

What the market usually asks for, why, and a checklist to use on any proposal, ours included.

Published · 13 min read

Before you sign: an office building checklist for Bengaluru

The documents, services and practical checks that matter, with what to ask for and the red flags.

Published · 11 min read

Set up: a first India office or GCC

For companies based abroad setting up a team, a GCC or a branch in Bengaluru.

Setting up a GCC or first India office in Bengaluru: the office side

Office formats, corridors, the setup sequence, the compliance pack and what head office IT will ask.

Published · 12 min read

Costs: fit-out and timelines

Why published fit-out figures differ, and how long a fit-out takes.

What an office interior fit-out costs in Bengaluru, and why estimates differ

Published figures reconciled by scope, with what each includes and leaves out, and how long a fit-out takes.

Published · 13 min read

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