Quick facts: Kolkata (কলকাতা)
- Delivery: usually 1–2 days via Bluedart or Delhivery.
- Signboard rule: Company Name and address outside the office (Section 12, Companies Act); Bengali on top in Kolkata Municipal Corporation areas.
- Local body: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- Price: Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps (set of 3 Stamps) Rs.1,800/-; Compliance Combo Kit Rs.3,200/- (All Inclusive).
Doing business in Kolkata
Kolkata is eastern India's business capital. Offices cluster in BBD Bagh (Dalhousie), Park Street, Camac Street and Sector V Salt Lake, and traders work from Burrabazar, one of India's largest wholesale markets.
What kind of businesses register here?
IT and services Companies in Sector V and New Town usually register as PVT. LTD. or LLP. Traders in Burrabazar and Canning Street often run as Partnership or Proprietorship firms and need a GST Signboard.
What every business here needs
- Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps: DIRECTOR / DESIGNATED PARTNER / PARTNER / PROPRIETOR, Authorised Signatory and round seal, ready before current account opening.
- A Signboard with the name and registered office address. In Kolkata, KMC requires Bengali on top; see the Bengali Signboard Rule.
- GSTIN on the board once registered for GST (CGST Rule 18).
A practical note for Kolkata addresses
Sector V and New Town fall under Bidhannagar and New Town authorities, not KMC. Check which body covers your office, and put Bengali on top if you are within KMC limits.
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Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I get Company stamps in Kolkata?
Usually 1–2 days after dispatch. Stamp orders submitted before 10:30 AM are dispatched the same day.
Does a business in Kolkata need a Bengali Signboard?
Within Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits, Bengali must appear on top of signboards in a prominent size. Elsewhere in West Bengal, Bengali alongside English is the recommended format.