Community interest companies
Accounting support for Community Interest Companies
A Community Interest Company combines normal limited company accounting responsibilities with additional CIC reporting requirements.
We'll help you deal with the accounts, tax and ongoing company requirements while keeping the CIC-specific obligations clear.
A CIC is still a limited company
Alongside its community purpose, a CIC has company accounting and Companies House responsibilities. Depending on its circumstances, these can include accounts, Corporation Tax reporting, confirmation statements and company changes.
Day-to-day activity may also bring bookkeeping, payroll and VAT work. We can agree which parts you need us to handle.
The additional annual report
The CIC34: your activities, our support
CICs file an annual CIC report alongside their accounts. The directors are responsible for preparing the information about the CIC's activities and how it has benefited the community.
What directors provide
You draft or supply the substantive information for the CIC34, including the account of the organisation's community activities. Responsibility for the truth and accuracy of that narrative remains with the directors.
How we can help
We can help identify the information required, review and organise what you supply, and assist with the report where needed. Where engaged to do so, we can deal with the accounts and filing process.
Last reviewed: September 2026
The accounting and company work
Accounts and Corporation Tax
CIC status does not automatically remove company accounting or Corporation Tax obligations. We'll consider the organisation's position and prepare the agreed accounts and tax work.
Accounts & Corporation TaxKeeping records organised
Consistent accounting records support the year-end work. We can help with bookkeeping and, where applicable, VAT returns and payroll.
Directors and Companies House
Confirmation statements, director changes, registered office or service address changes and relevant company records still need attention.
Company SecretarialStarting a CIC?
CIC incorporation has additional requirements beyond those of an ordinary limited company. Speak to us first about what you are planning so we can establish the accounting support we can provide and the next steps you need to consider.
Discuss your plansPractical support for people running CICs
Delivering the organisation's community purpose takes time and attention. We can help keep the agreed accounting and filing work organised while you concentrate on running the CIC.
Directors retain responsibility for the company and for describing its community benefit. We'll be clear about what you provide and what we take care of.
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