Coworking & startups space in Kolkata: what to check
Startups and coworking operators are solving opposite problems in the same buildings. A small team wants a short commitment, a ready fit-out and no capital outlay, which points to a fitted floor or a managed suite where the deposit and lock-in are modest. An operator taking a whole floor to sublicense wants the opposite: a long tenure, an efficient core-to-carpet ratio, permission to sublicense in the lease deed, and enough washrooms, lifts and power for a high seat density. Both should compare offers on rent per carpet sqft rather than chargeable, and both should confirm CAM, whether air-conditioning hours are metered, and how the deposit is refunded at exit.
- Lease permits sublicensing or a coworking model, if you are the operator
- Washroom, lift and power provision for a high seat density
- Loading factor and rent restated per carpet sqft for comparison
- CAM charges, HVAC hours and metering, and after-hours access
- Lock-in, exit notice and deposit refund mechanics
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A fitted or managed office almost always wins under about 25 seats: no capital fit-out, a shorter commitment and a smaller deposit. Bare shell makes sense once the headcount is stable enough to justify a multi-year lease and a fit-out spend.