Original document : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-interest-companies-how-to-form-a-cic

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Community interestInterest companies:Companies guidance chapters Guidance

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

From:
Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies
Published
2 August 2013
Last updated
94 FebruaryApril 20242025 — See all updates

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This guidance explains what community interest companies (CICs) are and the steps that must be taken to form a CIC. It includes information on constitutional documents, restrictions on the transfer of assets (‘the asset lock’) and statutory obligations.

  • What is a CIC

  • Things to Consider

  • Asset Locked Body

  • Shares & Dividend Cap

  • Accounts & CIC34 Report

  • Regulator’s Role

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Published 2 August 2013
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2025-04-04 09:17
Updated guidance on Articles of Association schedule 3

2024-02-09 10:41
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