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A comprehensive guide to common types of legal structures used by community groups.

What will I learn?

This guide will help you to select the most suitable legal structure for your community organisation or community business.

It is sensible to explore various possible legal structures before making your final choice. Each has its own benefits and downsides.

The five main choices are:

  • Community Benefit Society
  • Co‑operative Society
  • Community Interest Company
  • Company Limited by Guarantee
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisation

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