Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Delhi Govt Plans to Legalise Co-Working Spaces
The Delhi government is planning to legalise co-working spaces across the city.
These are shared office spaces that startups and small businesses can use instead of renting a full office.
The idea is to help small businesses grow and to make better use of empty buildings.
Property owners can rent out their spaces for co-working, coaching centres, or business meetings.
This will also help property owners earn more money.
The government is also planning to make a list of registered co-working spaces so that startups can easily find a suitable place.
The industry has praised this move as it will support entrepreneurship and job creation.
Last year, the government had also released a startup policy that supports co-working spaces.
Delhi government plans to legalise co-working spaces to support startups and small businesses.
Co-working spaces will allow flexible use of properties for various purposes, including business meetings and coaching centres.
Property owners can rent out their spaces 24/7, potentially increasing their income.
The government aims to create a list of registered co-working spaces to help startups find suitable locations.
The move has been praised by industry experts as a practical step to support entrepreneurship and job creation.
- Who
- Delhi government, startups, small businesses, property owners
- What
- Legalisation of co-working spaces
- When
- Currently in the planning stage
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To promote small businesses and startups, and to utilise underused real estate
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Proposal Status
- Planning stage
- Beneficiaries
- Startups and small businesses
- Property Usage
- Co-working spaces, coaching centres, business meetings
- Operating Hours
- Flexible, 24/7 possible
- Industry Response
- Praise from TiE Delhi-NCR
- Startup Policy
- Startup Policy 2025