Following a number of delays, the Government has published draft legislation which provides a pathway for both Community Interest Companies (CICs) and charities which are currently registered as a company to convert to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Phased implementation of CIO conversions could begin from January 2018.
This conversion will ease the administrative burden on charities with dual registration while still providing them with the protection which comes with incorporation.
Updated 25 October 2017
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