Lanop Business & Tax Advisors

Lanop Business & Tax Advisors: accounting and tax for UK businesses

Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is an accounting and tax advisory firm based in London that works with sole traders, contractors, limited companies and businesses across various sectors throughout the UK. Its approach combines cloud accounting services, fixed fees and a dedicated advisor, with the stated aim of reducing clients' tax burden and keeping them compliant.

The firm presents itself as a team of chartered accountants and advisors with experience in UK compliance and an international perspective, and points to nearly two decades of supporting entrepreneurs and families at different financial stages, from start-up to succession and cross-border tax planning.

Accounting and compliance services

Lanop's offering covers accounting for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and small businesses, as well as bookkeeping, payroll and auto enrolment, family business accounting and Xero accounting. It also offers statutory compliance services and advice for switching accountants.

• Accounting for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and small businesses.
• Bookkeeping, payroll and auto enrolment.
• Xero accounting and family business accounting.
• Accountants for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Statutory compliance services and switching accountants.

Tax and tax planning

In the tax area, the firm provides self-assessment, VAT returns, tax planning, the Let Property Campaign, R&D tax credits, HMRC tax investigations and crypto accounting. It also covers self-employed tax, personal tax planning, statutory compliance and inheritance and succession planning.

• Self-assessment and VAT returns.
• Tax planning and personal tax planning.
• Let Property Campaign.
• R&D tax credits and HMRC tax investigations.
• Crypto accounting.
• Inheritance tax planning, estate planning and succession planning.

International advisory and corporate structures

Lanop has an international and advisory division that includes overseas accounting services, financial planning, group structuring and VAT registration in France and Monaco. The firm also mentions its cross-border experience for UK-GCC expansion and offers online accounting services.

• Overseas accounting and online accounting services.
• Financial planning and group structuring.
• VAT registration in France and Monaco.
• Cross-border expertise for UK-GCC expansion.

Sector specialisation and professional profiles

The firm organises part of its offering by industry and client type. It serves professionals and individuals, as well as sectors such as architecture and construction, retail, real estate, logistics and distribution, waste management, oil and gas, food and beverages, customs clearance, hospitality and tourism, and ecommerce. It also has specific services for firms and liberal professionals, including barristers, doctors, pharmacists and vets, as well as offshore accounting and accounting for digital and creative professionals.

Among the profiles served are artists, musicians, consultants, freelancers, finance professionals, drivers, pilots, engineers, managers and immigrants. The firm also includes services for influencers, AI companies, software developers and information technology professionals.

Working model and client service

Lanop works with monthly fixed-fee packages that include a dedicated chartered accountant, unlimited advisory access, and cloud-based bookkeeping and payroll. The firm highlights its transparent fees, strategic tax planning and personalised support, and offers a free consultation with a tax advisor.

The company also publishes resources such as a blog, FAQs, video guides and case studies, and maintains a news and content section on business in Europe, with information on France, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Turkey, Italy and Cyprus.

London office

The firm operates from its London office, in the SW15 5QL postcode, and serves clients throughout the UK. Its team combines UK compliance experience with international knowledge to serve businesses and individuals with tax interests in different countries.

Location and contact

Phone: 0208 392 9375 · Email: inquiries@lanop.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00-17:00