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The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies annual report 2020 to 2021
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.
Watch our recent webinar to discover what you need to know (from the Regulator's perspective) on submitting a successful application of incorporation or conversion to a community interest company.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies annual report 2019 to 2020
Business Secretary Alok Sharma confirms Louise Smyth as interim Regulator of Community Interest Companies
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.
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The Regulator of Community Interest Companies memorandum of understanding with the Fundraising Regulator
Delighted to announce a new online accounts filing service for Community Interest Companies the Regulator, Ceri Witchard, tells all in a Q&A podcast.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies' annual report for 2018 to 2019.
Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) business impact target report.
Bespoke model constitutions for use when forming or converting to a CIC, with memorandum of association and articles of association templates. When completing section A8 of form IN01, please only tick "option 3-bespoke …
This page contains the articles of association you will need if you are setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) that is limited by shares.
This page contains the articles of association you will need if you are setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) that is limited by guarantee.
Use these articles of association if your Community Interest Company (CIC) is a large membership limited by guarantee company.
Use these articles of association if your Community Interest Company (CIC) is a small membership limited by guarantee company.
Schedule 2 articles of association for setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) that is limited by shares with a small membership.
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