Strategic guidance for living and working across borders.
1:1 consulting for relocation to Norway, Bulgaria, or Colombia, Estonian e‑Residency and company setup, and sustainable remote work systems.
o Relocation decisions with clear timelines and costs.
o Concrete steps for Estonian e‑Residency and company setup.
o Remote work systems that fit your actual life.
For global movers who want clarity, not chaos.
Planning a move
Professionals preparing to relocate to Norway, Bulgaria, or Colombia and needing a realistic overview.
Building across borders
Entrepreneurs and remote workers choosing Estonian e‑Residency and cross‑border setups.
Designing a livable system
Global people who want their work, admin, and daily life to actually work together.
How Counara can support you
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Relocation consulting
o Clarify your options, timelines, and costs.
o Map out practical steps before and after the move.
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e‑Residency & company setup
o Understand if e‑Residency fits your situation.
o Get a clear sequence for applications and setup.
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Remote work and life systems
o Design systems that match your energy and reality.
o Reduce friction in admin, focus, and communication.
Optional language support
Some clients also choose to work on Norwegian or Bulgarian so daily life and communication match their new setup.
Bulgarian for global movers
- Conversational sessions for everyday communication.
- Support for settling into Bulgarian life.
- Level A2+ is required.
Norwegian for expats
- 1:1 sessions focused on real-life conversations.
- Cultural context: tone, humor, and boundaries.
Why Counara? Clarity over Cookie-Cutter.
What Traditional Agencies Do
Theoretical Advice: Employees reading from a manual who haven't actually lived in the country.
Cookie-Cutter Packages: One-size-fits-all templates that ignore your specific lifestyle goals.
Hidden Fees & Upsells: Opaque pricing structures and percentage-based commission traps.
The Counara Approach
Lived Experience: 11+ years of lived experience in Norway, Bulgaria & beyond.
Bespoke Strategy: Bespoke, 1:1 strategy tailored to your exact life.
Transparent Pricing: Transparent, flat-rate sessions (€85–€120).
About
- Counara helps global professionals and expats navigate relocation, e‑Residency, and cross‑border lives.
- Experience across multiple continents and cultures.
- Focused on clarity, calm, and real-world decisions.
What People Say About Working With Iliyana
Before expanding Counara into strategic relocation and business consulting, I spent years helping hundreds of expats physically and culturally integrate into Norway and Bulgaria through 1:1 language and cultural coaching. Here is what they have to say about my dedication, preparation, and approach to helping them succeed abroad:
“Iliyana arrives on time and we fill every minute jam-packed with valuable information. She has a great breadth of knowledge and provides additional written resources I can refer to later. I am gaining so much more confidence working with her.”
— Lindsay,
Integrating into Norway"Iliyana is amazing! She is very patient, and tailored the sessions to my specific needs and level. I really appreciate her, she has a great personality and makes the process fun!"
— Amanda,
Focused on Bulgaria"Always such a big help. She makes sure I understand what is going on all while making sure I challenge myself."
— Sarah,
Focused on NorwayReady to make your next move clearer?
Book a 15‑minute consulting intro call to map your options and next steps.