Quick facts: Puducherry (புதுச்சேரி)
- Delivery: usually 2–4 days via Bluedart or Delhivery.
- Signboard rule: Company Name and address outside the office (Section 12, Companies Act); English is widely used; Tamil can be added.
- Local body: Puducherry Municipality.
- Price: Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps (set of 3 Stamps) Rs.1,800/-; Compliance Combo Kit Rs.3,200/- (All Inclusive).
Doing business in Puducherry
Puducherry has tourism, education, manufacturing at Mettupalayam and Thattanchavady, and services.
What kind of businesses register here?
Most new businesses in Puducherry register as PVT. LTD. Companies, LLPs or OPCs; traders and family businesses 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. English is widely used; Tamil can be added.
- GSTIN on the board once registered for GST (CGST Rule 18).
A practical note for Puducherry addresses
Copy your registered office address exactly as on your Certificate of Incorporation, including the building, area and PIN code. English is widely used; Tamil can be added.
Just registered your PVT. LTD., LLP or OPC in Puducherry?
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Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I get Company stamps in Puducherry?
Usually 2–4 days after dispatch. Stamp orders submitted before 10:30 AM are dispatched the same day.
Which language should a business signboard in Puducherry use?
We are not aware of a rule fixing the language on private business boards in Puducherry. English is widely used; Tamil can be added.