About Us
Who We Are?
Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is a UK-based firm supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international clients with tax, structuring, and business decisions. We started in 2009 with a clear focus, not just to handle compliance, but to help clients make better commercial decisions before they become tax problems.
Today, we operate as a fully digital advisory firm, working across the UK and internationally. From day-to-day tax matters to complex cross-border structuring, our role stays the same to give clear, direct advice that reflects the reality of your business.
Timeline
2009 – Present
A Story of Growth
- Company officially founded in Putney, London.
- Started offering professional accounting and tax services.
- Laid the foundation for future business growth.
- Moved into the first shared office space.
- Expanded operational capacity.
- Strengthened the company's local presence.
- Opened the first dedicated office.
- VAT department officially launched.
- Achieved the milestone of serving 200 clients.
- Introduced a refreshed LANOP brand identity.
- Launched a modern company website.
- Payroll department officially established.
- Expanded operations through a Dubai partnership.
- Reached 400 clients milestone.
- Collaborated with a sister firm to broaden business services.
- Successfully became a fully digital accountancy practice.
- Achieved Xero Gold Partner status.
- Named a finalist at the Wandsworth Business Awards.
- Became an official member of the Wandsworth Chamber.
- Introduced a tax clinic in partnership with Metro Bank.
- Launched HMRC Tax Investigation services.
- Executed national press campaigns.
- Reached 700 clients milestone.
- Recognised again as a Wandsworth Business Awards finalist.
- Started tax clinics with Barclays.
- Featured in the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce magazine.
- Introduced regular in-house departmental meetings.
- Featured in the Financial Times.
- Launched Virtual Finance Director (VFD) services.
- Worked with the Wandsworth Chamber to support local businesses during COVID-19.
- Selected as a finalist in the British Credit Awards.
- Expanded the team to 25 members.
- Continued strengthening expertise and service delivery.
- Launched A8om as the company's digital marketing agency.
- Expanded services beyond accounting into digital marketing.
- Enhanced integrated business support offerings.
- Officially launched Dubai Business & Tax Advisors (DBTA).
- Established a complete UAE corporate and tax advisory division.
- Strengthened the firm's Middle East presence.
- Formed a strategic partnership in Monaco.
- Expanded international advisory capabilities.
- Strengthened the firm's European network.
Meet the Founder: Aurangzaib Chawla FCCA, MSc
Aurangzaib Chawla, known to clients as Zaib, is the Managing Partner & Tax Director at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) with an MSc in Entrepreneurship, he founded Lanop in 2009 to address a clear gap business needed commercially focused advice, not just year-end compliance. With almost twenty years of experience across the UK, UAE, KSA, Europe, and Pakistan, he advises entrepreneurs, SMEs, family businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on tax strategy. Clients value his direct, commercially grounded approach and his ability to assess decisions beyond their immediate tax impact. He engages with each situation as though the business were his own, which is why Lanop carries a client retention rate of close to 99%.
Key Highlights:
- Finalist: Entrepreneur of the Year | Best SME
- Involved in €500M+ in client portfolios and transactions
- Managing Partner & Tax Director at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors
- Patron member and official accountant, Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce
Aurangzaib Chawla
FCCA, MSc
Meet the Founder
Aurangzaib Chawla FCCA, MSc
20+
Years Experience
€500M+
Client Transactions
99%
Client Retention
UK • UAE • Europe
Global Experience
Aurangzaib Chawla, known to clients as Zaib, is the Managing Partner & Tax Director at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) with an MSc in Entrepreneurship, he founded Lanop in 2009 to address a clear gap business needed commercially focused advice, not just year-end compliance. With almost twenty years of experience across the UK, UAE, KSA, Europe, and Pakistan, he advises entrepreneurs, SMEs, family businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on tax strategy. Clients value his direct, commercially grounded approach and his ability to assess decisions beyond their immediate tax impact. He engages with each situation as though the business were his own, which is why Lanop carries a client retention rate of close to 99%.
"We advise clients as if the business were our own."
What Sets Us Apart
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Decision-Led
Advice
Most accountants step in after a decision is made. We prefer to be involved earlier. Whether you are restructuring, investing, or planning growth, we look at the full picture before advising, not just the filing at the end.
- Built for cross-border business
With offices and partners across the UK, UAE, Luxembourg, Monaco, and Pakistan, we support clients operating in multiple jurisdictions. Our advice reflects how things work in practice, not just on paper.
- Direct access to senior advisers
From your first conversation, you speak with a senior member of the team. The person who understands your situation stays involved; you are not passed down once the engagement begins.
- Advice That Holds Up
Close to 99% of our clients continue working with us year after year. Not because they have to, but because the advice is consistent, practical, and built around their business.
- A Structured Approach
We do not rush decisions. For technical matters, we assess first, outline options, and then move to implementation. This avoids assumptions and ensures the advice is right before action is taken.
- Real-World Advice
Our advice is shaped by real business experience across sectors and markets. We focus on what works in practice, not just what looks right in theory or in legislation.
How Lanop Started
Lanop was founded in 2009 after Aurangzaib Chawla identified a consistent problem in the market: most accountants focused on compliance, not advice. Businesses were getting their returns filed, but not the guidance needed to make better decisions.
When our first office opened in Putney in 2010, the goal was simple: to work as a commercial partner, not just an annual reporting function. That meant getting involved earlier, understanding the full business context, and advising on structure, tax, and growth before issues arise.
With first-hand experience across construction, property, and e-commerce, the approach was shaped by real business challenges, not just theory. Clients were not looking for more reports; they needed clear direction on what to do and why it mattered.
Today, Lanop operates across the UK and internationally, supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multi-jurisdiction businesses. The way we work remains the same practical, direct, and focused on decisions that stand up over time.
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