Expert Accounting & Business Support for UK Startups
Launching a business in the UK is thrilling, yet it can be overwhelming as well. You need to make some big decisions in your first year, whether it is deciding on the right structure or maintaining HMRC compliance. Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is specialised in advising startups throughout the process, offering affordable, scalable, and goal-oriented expert accounting and business services. Whether you are pre-launch, trading, or ready to grow, our team ensures you avoid costly mistakes, manage your finances with confidence, and set up your business to succeed long term. We’re your partner from day one, so you can focus on building, not worrying.
Comprehensive Accounting and Tax Services for Startups
- We know that every startup’s journey is different, and so are its financial needs. That’s why we offer tailored accounting services designed specifically for new and growing businesses. Lanop Business and Tax Advisors is your one-stop accounting and tax services firm for UK based startups. Whether it is business registration and compliance, cash flow forecasting, strategic tax planning or any other business requirement, our team of chartered accountants is here to ensure that your individual needs are catered to with accuracy. As a solo founder, small team, or a rapidly expanding venture, we can walk you through UK tax law and financial best practice easily.
Startup Registration & Compliance
- We will assist with selecting the correct business structure, registering with Companies House and HMRC, VAT and PAYE set up (all the forms and deadlines will be taken care of by us).
Tax Planning & Financial Strategy
- We design your income and expenses to be as tax efficient as possible, whether that is in your first sale or long-term scaling. We will also assist you to predict and plan cash flow, prepare to raise funds and prevent typical startup mistakes.
Business Growth & Ongoing Support
- We manage your bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, and accounts so you can focus on building your business. We help you to maintain healthy finances and investor ready as you grow.
What Accounting Services We Offer to Startups
We offer comprehensive startup accounting and business solutions that will assist new businesses to start, remain compliant and achieve their growth with confidence. Our customizable services can take your day-to-day bookkeeping all the way to strategic growth planning, whether you are a solo founder, small team, or a scaling company.
Investor-ready business plans and cash flow projections to help you secure funding and keep your growth on track.
From choosing the right entity to registering with Companies House, we handle your startup company accounting setup to ensure long-term tax efficiency.
Accurate, real-time startup accounting using Xero or QuickBooks, so you always know your financial position and can make informed decisions.
We set up VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax accounts, ensuring your accounting in startups meets all HMRC requirements from day one.
Complete payroll management for directors and employees, ensuring timely, compliant payments every month.
For founders planning to operate across borders, we advise on the most tax-efficient and legally compliant international business structures, helping you optimise operations in multiple jurisdictions.
As your accountant for a startup business, we provide regular reviews, tax-saving strategies, and growth-focused financial guidance.
Who We Help
We work with:
- First-time entrepreneurs launching their first business
- Side hustlers turning passion projects into companies
- Founders seeking funding or investment
- Businesses pivoting or restructuring
Laying the Right Foundations for Your Startup’s Success
Starting a business is an exciting process but the initial choices you make will affect your financial wellbeing over the next few years. Whether it is choosing the appropriate legal structure or creating mechanisms which help you maintain a tidy financial situation, these are not mere administrative forms, they are the foundation of long-term success.
At Lanop Business & Tax Advisors, we are experts in startup accounting that takes the guesswork out. We will assist you in identifying whether you should be a sole trader, in partnership, or a limited company, and do all the required registrations with Companies House and HMRC.
Why Startups Need Specialist Accountants
Your income isn’t standard. You are dealing with:
- Choosing the wrong business structure
- Missing HMRC deadlines
- Cash flow issues in the first year
- Lack of funding or investor readiness
- Overpaying tax due to poor planning
We understand the pressures of startups, and our specialist accountants help you manage it confidently and compliantly.
Staying Compliant, Staying Ahead in Year One
The first year is the most thrilling and the most challenging period in the demanding stage of your business. It is the time when everything counts and when minor details can lead to large repercussions. In the absence of proper systems, expenses can be lost, tax-saving opportunities overlooked, and cash flow has the potential to derail growth, especially when it comes out of the blue.
At Lanop Business & Tax Advisors, we specialise in accounting in startups that goes beyond the basics. Our ongoing compliance services keep your business organised, penalty-free, and investor-ready. We handle your bookkeeping with precision, prepare VAT returns on time, process payroll for you and your team, and file all tax returns before deadlines so compliance never becomes a stress point.
How Lanop helps Startups
- Provide end-to-end support i.e., from business registration to long-term financial strategy.
- Deliver tailored solutions based on your industry, growth stage, and goals.
- Keep you ahead of all HMRC deadlines and compliance requirements.
- Create cash flow forecasts, business plans, and investor packs to drive growth.
- Implement tax-efficient structures to help you retain more profits.
- Give you direct access to a dedicated team of startup-focused chartered accountants.
Scaling with Confidence and Clarity
Growth brings exciting opportunities, but it also brings greater complexity. As your startup begins to generate more revenue, take on employees, or attract investors, having the right startup company accounting systems and strategies in place becomes essential.
At Lanop Business & Tax Advisors, we guide you through this scaling stage with tailored support. We draw up comprehensive cash flow projections to assist you in your investment, growth, and recruitment planning. We develop business plans and investor packs that will put you at a competitive advantage when it comes to funding.
Our strategic tax planning guarantees your business grows in a sustainable and tax-efficient way so that you can keep more of the profits to plow back into the business. More than figures, we provide continuous mentorship services as a sounding board for your ideas, challenges, and opportunities. It can be used when incorporating contract negotiation, new markets among others, you will have experienced advisors.
Lanop will help you through the maze of expansion, keeping you in compliance as you create a business not only doing well today, but also set up to be successful in the long term.
Award Winning Accountancy Firm in the UK
Our Identity
Integrity, honesty, and dedication are the core values at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. Since launching our first Putney office in 2010, we’ve grown into a fully digital, UK‑based accounting and tax advisory firm that blends expert compliance with forward‑looking guidance and business strategy.
Our team of specialized chartered tax advisors and accountants delivers a full spectrum of services including tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and virtual finance director support all designed to help you manage your business more efficiently and confidently.
We believe accounting is more than numbers it’s about empowering your journey through modern finance. That means applying strategic insight, breaking down complex financial processes, and acting as your trusted partner not just submitting filings.
Put simply, Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is more than an accounting firm we are your strategic ally, dedicated to guiding your financial success with integrity, precision,
FAQ
Accountants for Startups
Do I need an accountant for my startup?
Yes. While you can manage your own accounts, most startups save more on time, tax, and reduce mistakes with professional support. We make sure you start right and stay compliant.
Which is better, sole trader or limited company?
It will depend on your income, risk level, and growth plans. We will review your circumstances and advise the most tax efficient and legally acceptable alternative.
Do I need to register for VAT immediately?
Not unless your turnover exceeds £90,000. In some cases, voluntary registration can be strategic. We’ll advise you based on your industry and plans.
Do you assist with funding applications?
Yes. To enhance your funding applications, we prepare investor-ready business plans, cash flow forecasts and supporting documents.
