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, NRA number, vehicle imports / matriculations, and more, 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 we need is someone to hold our 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 or procedures, or are looking for English speaking gestor services.
Our Services
Honest & transparent support/consultation services in Malaga & Spain.
Rental Registration Number (NRA)
Starting July 1, 2025, Spain requires all short-term rental properties to obtain a Rental Registration Number (Número de Registro de Alquiler, NRA/NRU/NRUA). Without this number, listings will be removed from platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com from July 1, 2025. Don’t leave it until it’s too late. Get your NRA number now.
Reclaim Rental Property Taxes
From July 2025, British citizens and other non-EU/EEA individuals who have rented out property in Spain can now deduct eligible expenses and recover overpaid taxes. If you would like help with a rectification request to reclaim previous year’s rental property taxes, contact us today. We can also prepare accounts for this year.
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 the DGT office in Malaga without a prior appointment.
Also possible if you live outside of Malaga.
Contact us for more info.
Other Vehicle Services
DGT vehicle reports, vehicle bajas (de-registrations), foreign car registrations (importations), replacement permiso/ficha, Nota simple vehículo, ITV service, notification of sale and many more DGT procedures.
Admin & Paperwork
Help with paperwork such as: Property lawyer services (low commission), mortgage fees refund, Digital Nomad Visa, autónomo, non-resident tax and other Spanish bureaucratic nightmares.
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 the Costa del Sol off and on for 25 years. For the past 15 years we have helped many people through stressful tasks such as NIE/TIE/Residency, car driving licence exchanges, car ownership transfers, importing vehicles into Malaga and much more. During this time we’ve built strong local connections in and around Andalusia. These trusted relationships help us offer faster, safer, and more reliable services to our clients.
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.
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 are not in Spain. Searching for an English speaking gestor?
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. Even English speaking lawyers can often tell you different things. 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 Simple English Advice 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.
NRA Rental Registration Number
Starting July 1, 2025, all short-term rental properties in Spain must have a Rental Registration Number (Número de Registro de Alquiler aka aka Número de Registro Único de Alquiler) on the Registro Único Digital to advertise and operate legally. Not being registered on the Single Tourist Rental Registry (STR) can lead to heavy fines and holiday rental platforms removing your listing.
It’s surprising how many people are just finding out about this now, especially ones who had their properties managed by tourist rental management agencies. If your property is being used as a short-term rental, don’t delay in getting your NRA number.
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