Staying One Step Ahead

At MAE Consulting, we recognise that navigating the Spanish legal and administrative environment can be unpredictable. Laws, tax rules, and compliance requirements are subject to change — often without notice — and enforcement can be inconsistent. Our role is to stay informed and vigilant on your behalf. We monitor regulatory developments and aim to anticipate changes that could affect your situation, helping reduce the risk of unexpected complications such as account embargoes or administrative infractions. While outcomes can never be guaranteed, our commitment is to keep you as protected and prepared as possible.

Malcolm A. Edwards

Founder of MAE Consulting

I was born in Britain and moved to Marbella in the early 90's. Raised and educated in Spain through university level, I later studied Finance and Entrepreneurship in Boston, MA. My early career took me to London, where I worked at a leading investment bank before returning to Marbella to focus on advisory work in fundraising and restructuring for companies.

Over the years, I built strong relationships with legal, financial, and real estate professionals across the Costa del Sol — and saw first-hand how difficult it was for foreigners to get things done in Spain. The system is complex, the rules are often opaque, and without the right people on your side, the process can be costly and frustrating.

MAE Consulting is my response to that challenge. I created it to give clients what I wish existed for myself: a boutique consultancy with international sensibility, local roots, and hands-on execution.

I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and I understand the nuances — not just the paperwork, but the cultural, legal, and practical layers that go into living or doing business in Spain. My goal is simple: to make your transition smooth, your operations efficient, and your experience stress-free.

What Makes Us Different?

Truly bespoke service

A trusted local network

Hands-on project management

Fluent in both systems

Every client is different. We tailor everything to your needs.

You won’t get passed around. We work only with proven professionals.

We don’t just advise — we deliver.

We bridge the gap between Spanish bureaucracy and international expectations.