Simple English Advice
Malaga/Spain Support Services
info@simpleenglishadvice.com
+34 951 74 51 68
Simple English Advice offers support to expats and foreigners living in or moving to Malaga, Costa del Sol or Spain.
Car ownership transfers, UK driving licence exchange, vehicle imports and matriculations, or other paperwork, we can help take the stress out of it. Contact us today for support services in Spain.
We Get Things Done!
Fed up with Spanish bureaucracy..or the lack of it?
Had enough of being given the run around?
You’ve found the right place.
Paperwork can be so difficult in Spain, sometimes all you need is for someone to hold your hand through the process.
After helping friends & family navigate Spanish bureaucracy for years, SEA was born. An expat agency for foreigners in Spain.
Our mission is, ‘simple, straight-forward help & support at the lowest cost.’ No frills.
Transparent fees with no hidden charges. Client-focused, down to earth and approachable, contact us today if you need help with frustrating Spanish admin.

Our Services
Honest & transparent support/consultation services in Malaga & Spain.

Vehicle Owner Transfers
Transfer car ownership online in Spain – No trips to trafico or hacienda. All done remotely via email for €60. Just send us the documents and we will transfer vehicle ownership the same day (next day sometimes). Simple!
*We cannot do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region (includes Costa Blanca, Oriheula, Alicante etc), Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.

UK to Spanish Driving Licence Exchange
We can exchange UK to Spanish driving licences at DGT in Malaga without making an appointment.
Also possible if you live outside of Malaga.
Contact us for more info.

Admin & Paperwork
Help with paperwork such as: Property lawyer services (low commission), NIE/TIE, mortgage fees refund, Digital Nomad Visa, autónomo, non-resident tax and other Spanish bureaucratic nightmares.

Other Vehicle Services
DGT vehicle reports, Spanish car registrations (importations), vehicle bajas (de-registrations), replacement permiso/ficha, ITV service, notification of sale and much more.

Expat Health Insurance
Expat health insurance, also known as “incoming insurance,” is an excellent option for your initial years in Spain. It offers reliable and affordable coverage while meeting the legal requirements for securing your TIE card, visa, or temporary residence permit.
EXCELLENT Based on 78 reviews Brian O Neill2025-02-11 A great company that helps take the stress out of Spain's paperwork burocracy.. Simple English Advice is a go to company when buying a car in Spain.... Thank you Del for all your help 👍 John W Shields2025-02-08 Great service 👍 and very efficient I can highly recommend them. 👍 Michael Wood2025-02-03 Re. vehicle purchase registration. Very good service with prompt attention at a cost which compares very favourably with gestoria. Would certainly recommend. Marcel Ruijken2024-12-12 Found this service to help me change ownership of my first car in Spain. Super service! Its quite a paper tiger to overcome in Spain to get a car in your namen but they make it quick and easy. Thanks!! Declan Wynne2024-10-25 Excellent service. Great communication. Highly recommended Oscar Hill2024-09-24 I used to do my own transfers .but as it has become more complicated it is more covienient to have a cost effective ally to complete the paperwork .. and SEA is my go to place for assistance . Justyna Rys2024-09-22 Highly recommended! I bought a car and realised the procedure will require more time then I can dedicate considering I am working (bureaucracy here is a pain). I was a bit sceptical at the beginning since I am based Barcelona and wasn't sure how will that work. But all was resolved perfectly. They even provided me with an English speaking agent for car insurance. On top of that their offer was also better then the one offered in Barcelona. I will not think twice next time I need something. JANE THOMPSON2024-09-21 Del is all you need for anything administrative wise in Spain. Fast, efficient, helpful and extremely well priced. Our new car check and transfer was all sorted same day. It was the most stress free experience we have had in 20 years of living in Spain. We are fluent Spanish so language no problem for us but Del seems to have the magic touch when it comes to the authorities and paperwork. Thank you so much Del. You are a superstar. Jenny Turner2024-09-20 Amazing service. Received my VUT licence in 48 hours. 100% professional organisation. Friendly and straightforward to deal with. It would have taken me days to trawl through the Spanish system. Del immediately responded to my email enquiry and gave me clear instructions what paperwork he needed to process. Affordable invoice. Would certainly use again
Who We Are
Helping ex-pats in and around Malaga for over 15 years.
Simple English Advice is an expat agency in Malaga. It was started by Delroy & Christina, a married couple who are both British expats and understand the frustration of dealing with Spanish bureaucracy and even more so in Andalucia. Our intention was to help people in a similar boat to ourselves navigate their way through the ordeal of settling in Costa del Sol. In 2024 we won the SME News Award for Best Expat Relocation Support Service 2023.
We have been living in Costa del Sol off and on for 25 years and for the past 15 years have helped many people through stressful tasks such as NIE/TIE/Residency, social security matters, car driving licence exchanges, car ownership transfers and importing vehicles into Malaga.
Being bilingual means we can help you with most situations you will face in Malaga, Mijas, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella, Estepona, Nerja, Torrox or elsewhere, even if you’ve been here for years.

Why Choose
SE Advice?
Bureaucracy in Spain can be a nightmare with laws and regulations changing constantly. We take the stress out of those procedures for you in a simple, efficient way.
No Frills,
We Just Get
Things Done!
Friendly
As an expat married couple, we are down to earth & approachable as we know what it's like to struggle with the bureaucracy in Andalucía.
Trustworthy
We pride ourselves on being honest & trustworthy and only working with other people and agencies who have earned our trust over the years.
Affordable
We always strive to satisfy our clients needs, by offering the best possible help at the lowest cost, going out of our way to achieve this.
Spanish Red Tape
Navigating the Spanish bureaucratic system can prove to be an extremely trying task, often causing much distress and anxiety. With so many procedures and regulations to adhere to, such as changing car ownership, banking and social security, it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of red tape.
However, there is a solution for those who are feeling frustrated and lost. Our expert team is dedicated to providing helpful assistance every step of the way in dealing with these everyday processes, in order to take away as much of the stress as possible.
It’s not uncommon to find conflicting information when trying to research specific inquiries, for example: “How much does it cost to transfer ownership of a vehicle?“, “How to import a car into Malaga?” or, ‘Can I exchange my UK driving licence for a Spanish one?‘ It can be immensely frustrating as even different departments or representatives within the same department can offer conflicting information. We’re here to ensure that you receive the most accurate and reliable knowledge for your specific situation.
This short video sums up Spanish red tape.
Kinda funny, but sadly true. Even Spanish people are frustrated by Spanish red tape. With over 25 years of experience dealing with Spanish bureaucracy, Simple English Advice Expat Agency can help you to get things done quicker and easier. Don’t just take our word for it – read our reviews on Google.
Car Owner Transfer
Need to transfer vehicle ownership of a vehicle ( transferencia de vehículos online) you are buying, but don’t want the stress of the paperwork and DGT visit?
Simple English Advice can change the name for you online via email – all for €60. (Plus official fees & taxes). *We cannot do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region (includes Costa Blanca, Oriheula, Alicante etc), Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.
No stressful trips to El Tráfico. No wading through Spanish bureacracy. We can change ownership the same day.
Just send us an email to get started with an online log book transfer and receive your new Permiso de Circulación (log book) in a week. Simple!
Alternatively, if you want to know the necessary paperwork for selling or buying a car in Spain privately or a Spanish car title change, then follow our Spain car buying and selling guide.



UK to Spanish Driving Licence Exchange
Are you struggling to get an appointment to exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one?
Don’t worry, we can exchange UK to Spanish driving licences at DGT without an appointment in Malaga. We can also exchange other EU licences and countries with an agreement with Spain.
Appointments at DGT are nearly impossible to get now, so take advantage of our service and save yourself the stress and time.
If you have a new Spanish residency you only have 6 months to drive on your UK licence legally. Don’t risk a fine or having your car towed away, contact us today to start your driving licence exchange application.