There is no pre-defined legal form for co-operatives in the United Kingdom, and so organisations wishing to become co-ops may choose to incorporate as (for example) limited companies, CICs, or IPSs. Alternatively, some co-ops may wish to remain unincorporated. Co-operatives UK recommends that the Industrial and Provident Society is the most suitable legal form to use, as its inherent structure (for example, provisions dictating that each member will have only one vote) echoes many of the characteristics of good co-operative governance.