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Blog post
The ‘Online’ applications service for community interest companies (CICs) – Getting it right!
“We want to ensure that our customers “get it right first time” and have devised a tool to help reduce the number of rejections when using the online service.”
News story
Listen to the Regulators Podcast on CICs new Online Account Filing process!!
Delighted to announce a new online accounts filing service for Community Interest Companies the Regulator, Ceri Witchard, tells all in a Q&A podcast.
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.
Blog post
CIC Incorporations: The New Online Process
The Regulator, Ceri Witchard, is delighted to announce that the new online incorporation process for registering new community interest companies (CICs) went live on Monday 11th March 2019. Read our blog to find out more about the process.
Alert
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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- Update on 'Do’s and Don’ts' of completing an application to incorporate a CIC to include 'Online' applications
- Listen to the Regulators Podcast on CICs new Online Account Filing process!!
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- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Fundraising Regulator
- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
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General enquiries
2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
Media enquiries
2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Complaints and appeals
2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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2nd Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom