Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies

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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.

Comprehensive information for people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.

Thinking about starting a Community Interest Company? Find out if it's the right model for you.
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Watch our recent webinar to find out if the Community Interest Company model is for you. We give a brief overview of social enterprise models and the differences.

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

Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2021 to 2022
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The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies annual report 2021 to 2022

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What we do
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 and Trade.
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- CIC Regulator's telephone line is now available
- Community Interest Companies Christmas opening hours
Research and statistics
See all research and statisticsPolicy papers and consultations
- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Fundraising Regulator
- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2021 to 2022
- Community Interest Companies Privacy Notice
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Contact CIC Regulator
General enquiries
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2150 7420
Media enquiries
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Complaints and appeals
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2150 7420
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom