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 those people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
As part of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies commitment to streamline services to provide a more efficient service to our customers, we have updated our complaints process for customers wishing to raise concerns regarding Community Interest Companies (CIC’s).
Find out more about what you need to consider when starting a Community Interest Company
Changes to Companies House fees
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Filing fee increases will be introduced from 1st May 2024. Read how these will affect becoming a Community Interest Company.
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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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General enquiries
2nd Floor Companies House Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2150 7420
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 2150 7420
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2nd Floor Companies House Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom