Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies
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Update regarding Companies house fee changes
Filing fee increases will be introduced from 1st February 2026. Read how these will affect becoming a Community Interest Company.
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Thinking of setting up a CIC? Take a look at our recent webinar
“From idea to Impact: Your Guide to setting up a CIC”. Take a look at our most recent joint webinar with the Business Support Service
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.
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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
Guidance
Community Interest Companies Guidance
Comprehensive information for those people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
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Complaints about Community Interest Companies - Updated Process
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).
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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
Telephone
029 2150 7420
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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
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2nd Floor Companies House Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom