What CIC Regulator does
Regulates Community Interest Companies, a special type of limited company for social enterprises that use profits for community benefit. Approves CIC registration and monitors asset lock compliance.
Part of Companies House. CICs are a growing business structure for social enterprises.
Contact CIC Regulator
- Phone
- 029 2034 6228
Official guidance from CIC Regulator
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Community interest companies: forms and step-by-step guides (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Community Interest Companies online application checklist (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Community interest companies: model constitutions and Articles of Association (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Community Interest Companies Guidance (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
CIC Regulator: status, role and function of Regulator of CICs (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Articles of association for a CIC limited by shares - schedule 3 large membership (opens in a new tab)
Form or Template
Legal framework
Legislation that CIC Regulator directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to CIC Regulator’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.