Guidance

Mutual ownership models: a guide

Defines a mutual, which is characterised by the extent to which members have democratic control of the business and share in its profits.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 21 November 2011

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Guide to mutual ownership models.

Ref: BIS/11/1401

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Defines a mutual, which is characterised by the extent to which members have democratic control of the business and share in its profits. Describes and the different legal structures for mutual ownership models, including employee-owned companies and co-operatives. See also:

• guide to legal forms for business
• guide to legal forms for social enterprises

Published 21 November 2011