Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Press release
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
Businesses will be given an additional 3 months to file accounts with Companies House to help companies avoid penalties as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.
Blog post
Borderlines Film Festival C.I.C. – after the deluge, before the pandemic
Borderlines is a film festival like no other. A festival feel not limited to watching films - it has festival desks, previews, pop-up events and more. An unlikely festival some may say but proving there is a vibrant cultural life outside the big cities.
Guidance
Community interest companies: forms and step-by-step guides
The processes you need to follow, and the documents you need to submit, when you are a community interest company or you wish to form (or convert to) a community interest company.
Guidance
Community interest companies: guidance chapters
Comprehensive information for people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
News story
Update on 'Do’s and Don’ts' of completing an application to incorporate a CIC to include 'Online' applications
We’ve identified the most common mistakes for each document you need to submit and compiled a list of Hints and Tips to get you on your way, whether applying online or submitting via paper application
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What the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies does
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies decides whether an organisation is eligible to become, or continue to be, a community interest company (CIC). It is responsible for investigating complaints - taking action if necessary - and it provides guidance and assistance to help people set up CICs.
CIC Regulator works with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
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- Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Update on 'Do’s and Don’ts' of completing an application to incorporate a CIC to include 'Online' applications
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- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Fundraising Regulator
- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom