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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.
News story
Help shape the development of a new Online-Filing service for CICs
CICs and Agents, who file on behalf of CICs, are invited to participate in user-testing the new online report and accounts filing service from Companies House.
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.
Blog post
Toddle Tots CIC- a Scottish CIC for St Andrews day - little legs on big adventures!
Gemma Scott and Marion McDonald are founders of this Scottish CIC and are passionate about getting children outdoors and moving through play.
News story
Do’s and don’ts of completing an application to incorporate a CIC
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.
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Community Interest Companies and Sustainability – Funding, Dividends and Tax Relief webinar
This webinar will cover: what CICs are, director’s responsibilities, funding, tax incentives and a little bit on dividend payments
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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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2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
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2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom