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Expat Services in Spain
We offer expat services in Malaga and throughout the whole of Spain. With over 15 years experience, you can rely on us. We get things done!
Our fees are transparent, with no hidden costs.
We don’t change our fees according to how much we think a client can afford, as many gestors do. (Don’t tell them we told you!)
If you need help with something you don’t see here, then WhatsApp us, or email us to talk with one of our English-speaking team. Check our Google reviews to see what our clients think and why they recommend us as the best English-speaking foreigner consultancy agency in Spain.
VEHICLES
Spanish car ownership transfers, vehicle reports, Spanish driving licence exchange, nota simple, registrations/importations. Replacement vehicle documents, ITV service, de-registrations (baja), and many more procedures with DGT. We can do most DGT procedures remotely, over email or whatsapp.
€60 (Plus official fees/taxes)
We can transfer car ownership in Spain* totally remotely. We take care of all the paperwork and change ownership the same day. The new Permiso de Circulación is back in about a week.
All done online without trips to DGT.
*We cannot do it if the buyer lives in the Valencia Region, Canary Islands, Melilla, or Ceuta.
From €625
We can register your car in Malaga & the Costa del Sol from another EU country. With contacts at ITV and Trafico, we take the stress out of the matriculation process. The Police are clamping down on foreign cars being driven in Spain - register your car as soon as possible. Prices start from €625 + taxes. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE NO LONGER IMPORTING UK CARS.
(INFORME VEHICULO) €15
If you want to check a car before you buy it then a vehicle report (informe vehiculo) is advised. It can save you time and money by letting you know if the vehicle is in a position to be transferred into your name. Also if there are any problems with the vehicle the seller may not have disclosed, such as a fine, embargo, financing etc. Great for peace of mind before buying.
REGISTRO DE BIENES MUEBLES €20
If you want to check a car before you buy it, you can get a DGT vehicle report (informe vehiculo) or a Nota Simple from the Movable Property Register. The Nota Simple focuses on the legal and financial situation of the vehicle and is much more detailed. It shows the encumbrances such as an embargo, leasing, renting, reserva de dominio from financing, etc.
€150
We can exchange a UK driving licence to a Spanish one without an appointment at DGT in Malaga. We take care of all the paperwork and trips to Trafico without a prior appointment. We can also exchange driving licences from the EU/EEA.
Lost your vehicle documents? We can get a replacement Permiso de Circulación for you. We can also get a replacement Ficha Técnica if you had the new white-style sheet. This means your vehicle is newer than November 15th 2015.
We can deregister your vehicle to export to a different country (Baja Definitiva por Traslado a Otro País) or temporarily (baja temporal) if you are not going to use it for a while. This ensures you won't receive fines or have the vehicle impounded and exempts you from paying road tax (IVTM).
We can also re-register it if needed.
(NOTIFICACIÓN DE VENTA)
If you sell a car, it's advisable to make a sale notification. This is because it is getting more common for buyers not to transfer ownership. This leads to the seller being responsible for any fines, road taxes, embargoes etc that are incurred after the sale. We've had cases where registered owners have discovered their car wasn't transferred up to 3 years after the sale!
ADMIN & PAPERWORK
Help with paperwork such as: Rental registration number (NRA), digital certificates, nota simple, expat health insurance, mortgage fees refund, digital nomad visa, autonomo, non-resident tax, NIE/TIE, and other Spanish bureaucratic nightmares.
Starting July 1, 2025, Spain requires all short-term rental properties to obtain a Rental Registration Number (Número de Registro de Alquiler, or NRA). It is mandatory for listing properties on online platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. Without this number, listings will be removed from these platforms from July 1, 2025.
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 claiming a tax refund for previous year’s rental property taxes, or want to know more about our Rental Income Tax Service, contact us today.
An digital certificate allows you to securely perform online procedures with the Spanish Public Administration. You can pay taxes, file tax returns, check fines, make appointments, sign forms and documents electronically, without having to go in person. It is an essential tool if you live in Spain, have a property in Spain or even just visit regularly.
Buying & selling in Malaga can be tricky. There are many dodgy estate agents and lawyers. We work with trusted colleagues to provide property lawyer services in Malaga for less than 0.9% of the sales price (negotiable). Contact us for more info and a free quote.
If you took out a mortgage in Spain, especially before 2019, there’s a good chance you were charged expenses that you shouldn’t have been. Contact us to reclaim those fees.
FREE consultation to check your eligibility.
Nearly 95% win rate for all cases up to now.
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa enables non-EU citizens to work in Spain remotely. It also allows you to bring your spouse and children with you. It has various tax benefits and can lead to a 5 year residency permit. Up to 20% of your earned income can be with a Spanish company.
Struggling with Spanish admin procedures? Then let us help. We have inside contacts and friends who can speed the process up and even get things done that members of the general public can’t. Looking for English speaking gestor services near me?Contact us for more info and a free quote.
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Why Choose Our Expat Services in Spain?
Relocating to Spain should be exciting – not stressful. Yet for most expats, Spanish bureaucracy quickly turns into a full-time job. That’s where we come in. Simple English Advice is an English-speaking gestor and expat consultancy in Spain dedicated to helping foreigners live, work, and settle here without the endless paperwork headaches. We make every process, no matter how confusing, simple, fast, and affordable.
Expat-Owned and Expat-Focused
We’re not a faceless agency or a high-street gestor. We’re expats ourselves, with over fifteen years of experience helping people settle, register, and get things done in Spain. Because we’ve lived through the same challenges; confusing forms, shifting rules, language barriers, we know exactly what it feels like to need help you can actually understand.
From registering your car, or exchanging your driving licence, to obtaining an NRA rental number or non-resident tax, we’ve been there ourselves. Our advice is practical, straightforward, and always in simple English. No jargon, no fuss – just clear answers and real solutions.
Honest, Transparent Pricing
Too many expats have learned the hard way that gestor fees can be unpredictable. At Simple English Advice, we believe in transparent, fixed pricing. We don’t change our rates based on where you live or what you drive. Every fee is upfront, easy to understand, and clearly explained before we begin. No hidden extras. No “consultation surprises.” Just professional expat advice you can trust – at a fair price.
Comprehensive Services for Expats in Spain
Spain’s bureaucracy doesn’t come in neat categories, so we don’t either. Our expat services in Spain cover everything from vehicle imports and ownership transfers to visa renewals, residency paperwork, and property-related admin. Need help registering your holiday rental? Exchanging a UK driving licence? Paying non-resident tax? We can guide you through it all, efficiently and in simple English. Our goal is simple: to save you time, stress, and unnecessary trips to Spanish offices.
Remote, Reliable, and Responsive
Our services are designed for convenience. Many tasks can be handled completely online, meaning no long trips to offices or confusing Spanish forms. We work quickly and keep you updated every step of the way – via email, WhatsApp, or phone. Wherever you are in Spain, from Málaga to Madrid, Barcelona to Alicante, you’ll have an English-speaking adviser who’s easy to reach and ready to help – that’s the Simple English Advice way.
Simple English Advice
Your friendly English-speaking expat consultant in Spain.
Honest Pricing
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WE GET THINGS DONE
Local Knowledge, National Reach
Based in Andalucía, we’ve built a strong network of trusted contacts across Spain. That insider knowledge means faster results and fewer bureaucratic surprises. We know which offices move quickly, which forms to avoid, and how to handle every step efficiently. While many agencies pass you from one department to another, we manage your case personally from start to finish.
Trusted by Hundreds of Happy Clients
With over 100 five-star Google reviews, our clients consistently praise our professionalism, fast service, and friendly communication. Whether it’s UK driving licence exchange help, car ownership transfers, or setting up a Spanish digital certificate, clients love how easy we make the process. Real people, real results – and a reputation built on trust.
In fact, our work was recognised with the SME News Award for Best Expat Relocation Support Service 2023. (We have recently won Expat Relocation Service of the Year 2025. Results will be published in December).