Structures for social enterprises by DLA Piper and UnLtd
If you’re thinking of setting up a social enterprise there are quite a few different legal structures to consider:
- Company Limited by Shares
- Company Limited by Guarantee
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
- Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
- ‘Co-operative’ Industrial and Provident Society
- ‘Community Benefit’ Industrial and Provident Society
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Partnership
- Sole Trader/Unincorporated Association
It’s important to have the right legal structure in place so DLA Piper and UnLtd have put together a handy guide to take you through all the options. Download the guide here