Regulator profile
CIC Regulator
Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 21 official guidance documents · 2 laws enforced · UK-wide
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.
Additional information
Part of Companies House. CICs are a growing business structure for social enterprises.
Contact CIC Regulator
Types of regulation
Official guidance from CIC Regulator
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Community interest companies: forms and step-by-step guides
Detailed Guidance
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Community interest companies: leaflets
Detailed Guidance
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Community Interest Companies online application checklist
Detailed Guidance
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Conversion checklist for a CIC
Detailed Guidance
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Community interest companies: model constitutions and Articles of Association
Detailed Guidance
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CIC36: application to form a community interest company
Form or Template
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CIC14: altering the objects of a community interest company
Form or Template
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CIC37: application to convert a company to a CIC
Form or Template
Legal framework
Legislation that CIC Regulator directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- CAICEA 2004 Act 2004
Secondary legislation
- Community Interest Company Regulations 2005 UK Statutory Instrument 2005
Related legislation
Legislation connected to CIC Regulator's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Amendments / commencements
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Community Interest Company (Amendment) Regulations 2009
UK Statutory Instrument 2009 -
Community Interest Company (Amendment) Regulations 2014
UK Statutory Instrument 2014
Referenced in enforcement
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Insolvency Act 1986
UK Act of Parliament 1986 -
Companies Act 2006
UK Act of Parliament 2006 -
Charities Act 2011
UK Act of Parliament 2011 -
CCBSA 2014
UK Act of Parliament 2014
Coverage area
UK-wide