The main structures are:
1. Trust
2. Unincorporated association
3. Partnership
4. Limited liability partnership
5. Company limited by guarantee
6. Company limited by shares
7. Industrial & Provident Society (co-operative)
8. Industrial & Provident Society (society for the benefit of the community)
Two new structures are to be established shortly and could provide a suitable structure for many social enterprises. Theses are:
- Community Interest Companies
- Charitable Incorporated Societies