Getting It Right: How Directors of CICs Can Be Paid
October 17, 2025
One of the most common questions we’re asked by CIC founders is:“Can I pay myself as a director?”The short answer is yes — but how and how much you pay yourself matters.CICs exist to deliver social benefit, and while that doesn’t mean directors must work for free, ...
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