Law and Regulation of Community Interest Companies

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This new title provides a full analysis of the legislative and regulatory background of community interest companies and is a guide to all six CIC precedents: 1. CIC model constitution: company limited by guarantee with a small membership 2. CIC model constitution: company limited by guarantee with a large membership 3. CIC model constitution: private schedule 2 company limited by shares with a small membership 4. CIC model constitution: private schedule 2 company limited by shares with a large membership 5. CIC model constitution: private schedule 3 company limited by shares with a small membership 6. CIC model constitution: private schedule 3 company limited by shares with a large membership The precedents are fully annotated to provide guidance on each article, together with bespoke clauses that may be included for specific events.It also uses case examples to demonstrate: how to create or convert to a CIC the reporting requirements with Companies House and the CIC regulator Armed with this text any solicitor, barrister or accountant will have the tools to confidently advise clients on the legislative and regulatory background of CICs. This text would also suit community bodies or individuals who wish to set up a social enterprise using the CIC structure, in particular, sports clubs or voluntary groups. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

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Richard C Bishop has been involved financial services for over 20 years, working with property owners, wealthy families and SME's advising on tax mitigation and estate planning. He is lecturer in finance in the Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. He is regarded as a leading writer and researcher on the subject of company constitutions and has in addition authored Articles of Association: Guidance and Precedents also published by Bloomsbury Professional. He has also written as columnist for the FT Adviser, Money Marketing and Professional Adviser.