Canary Admin Services exists to solve the problems that arise when language, complexity, and unfamiliar systems stand between you and clarity. Founded in 2011, the consultancy has spent over a decade helping self-employed professionals, holiday rental owners, and private clients of many nationalities and diverse backgrounds navigate Canarian tax law, Spanish administration, and property matters — in English, with absolute honesty.

My philosophy is straightforward: clients shouldn’t have to choose between clarity and accuracy. I work to give you both — a practical understanding of your Spanish tax obligations without the confusion or the jargon. Whether you’re self-employed, running a holiday rental, managing a property purchase, or navigating inheritance across borders, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what comes next.

Although I originally come from the UK, I have lived in the Canary Islands for more than 30 years, settling in Fuerteventura since 2007. It is a quiet place to live and to work, and I have no intention of leaving.

My path into this work definitely was not traditional or straightforward. I began my career at a private school in the billing/ admin department which I loved, from there I went to other admin based roles in tourism before moving into real estate, handling property transactions and administrative procedures across the Islands. After years of working directly with clients and watching them struggle with language barriers and bureaucratic confusion, I made a choice: become self-employed and create a business specifically designed around their actual needs.

That decision led to Canary Admin Services. What started as practical problem-solving — helping clients understand their obligations, complete paperwork correctly, and avoid costly mistakes — became a consultancy built on genuine relationships and real understanding of my clients’ situations.

Every client relationship has taught me something. I’ve learned that what people value most is not complicated jargon or impressive credentials, but someone who takes the time to understand their situation and delivers clear, honest answers. After more than 30 years in this environment, living and breathing Spanish bureaucracy, I have the knowledge to do that. What matters most is the willingness to actually listen.