Community Interest Companies

Thinking about starting a Community Interest Company?

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07 February, 2022

Advantages and disadvantages of a community interest company

A community interest company (or CIC) is a special form of non-charitable limited company, which exists primarily to benefit a...

07 February, 2022

Setting Up A CIC – A How To Guide To Company Formation And CIC Registration

Charity Excellence Framework have created this practical online guide about how to form a CIC. A 'How To' guide for...

07 February, 2022

Community Interest Companies: an introductory guide

A Community Interest Company (a 'CIC') is a corporate vehicle which was introduced under companies legislation in 2005, specifically for...

07 February, 2022

A quick guide to CICs v CIOs

We are often asked about the benefits and disadvantages of Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs). Here...

07 February, 2022

Corporate Governance of CICs

This document, produced by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies provides guidance on the correct governance structures...

07 February, 2022

CIC business activities: forms and step-by-step guidelines

This in-depth guide produced by the government provides details and guidance on all aspects of setting up a Community Interest...

07 February, 2022

Legal Structures for Social Enterprises

When setting up your social enterprise it is important to have the right legal structure. DLA Piper have created a fantastic...

07 February, 2022

Do’s and don’ts of completing an application to incorporate a CIC

This useful information was created by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies. You can view the original...

07 February, 2022