The verdict in three sentences
For an accounting practice with 5 to 25 staff in Dublin, a professional website costs EUR 6,000 to 15,000 excluding VAT in 2026, delivered in 5 to 8 weeks. A secure client document portal adds roughly EUR 5,000, and dedicated pages for startups and foreign companies setting up in Ireland are what bring the best-paying mandates. Since one international client is worth EUR 8,000 to 25,000 a year in fees, the site pays back with one or two engagements.
What startups and foreign-owned companies look for
A US founder opening an Irish subsidiary, or a startup applying to Enterprise Ireland programmes, searches Google, then compares three practice websites. They want to grasp in two minutes your specialisms, your entry fees and your ability to work remotely.
| Prospect expectation | What the site should provide | Estimated gain (2026 order of magnitude) |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise in Irish company setup and R&D tax credit | Dedicated pages with steps, timelines and documents needed | +30 to 50% qualified requests |
| Clear content for non-EU readers | Plain English, US-friendly terms, time zones | Needed for 60 to 70% of foreign prospects |
| Additional language | Key pages in French or German for European founders | Widens the target market |
| Fee ranges | Starting packages shown (incorporation, monthly bookkeeping) | Filters out unqualified enquiries |
| Secure document exchange | Client portal with uploads and history | 4 to 6 hours saved per staff member per month |
| Online booking | Integrated video call scheduling | 2x more first meetings |
The most profitable page is a guide such as "Setting up a company in Ireland: steps and costs 2026", ranking well internationally and feeding a pre-assessment form.
2026 price grid in Dublin
The figures below are orders of magnitude for a reputable provider, excluding VAT at 23%.
| Package | Scope | Indicative price (EUR excl. VAT) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 8 to 10 pages, contact form, online booking | 6,000 to 8,500 | 5 weeks |
| Growth | + company setup and R&D tax credit pages, blog, second language on key pages | 9,000 to 12,000 | 6 to 7 weeks |
| Premium | + downloadable guides, fee calculator, advanced multilingual SEO | 12,000 to 15,000 | 7 to 8 weeks |
| Client document portal | Secure uploads, folders per financial year, notifications | +4,500 to 6,000 | +2 weeks |
| Expert content writing | 6 to 10 tax articles | 1,500 to 3,500 | In parallel |
| Maintenance and secure hosting | Backups, updates, certificate | 150 to 400 / month | Ongoing |
The document portal must comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Commission's guidance: encryption, access logs and retention periods aligned with Irish record-keeping obligations (6 years under Revenue rules).
How the site changes the practice's production
Beyond acquisition, the portal cuts chasing. A 12-person practice spends on average 3 hours a week per person requesting documents by email. A structured upload space per financial year, with automatic reminders, halves that time, freeing around 75 hours a month across the team.
Mini case study
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Siobhan, partner at a 14-person practice in Dublin 2, invests EUR 11,000 in the Growth package and EUR 5,000 in the document portal, EUR 16,000 in total. In nine months, the company setup page generates 31 enquiries, leading to 5 new international clients at EUR 15,000 in average annual fees, or EUR 75,000. At a 35% margin, that is EUR 26,250 of profit in year one: the investment is covered in about seven months, before counting time saved on document collection.
FAQ
How much does a website for an accounting practice in Dublin cost?
EUR 6,000 to 15,000 excluding VAT in 2026, depending on languages and expert pages. The client document portal adds about EUR 5,000.
Do we need more than English?
English alone covers most needs. A second language on key pages costs EUR 1,000 to 2,000 more and helps attract continental European founders.
Can we publish our fees?
Yes, as starting packages, in line with your professional body's rules (Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA). Showing "from" prices cuts off-target enquiries by around 30%.
Is the client portal secure?
It has to be: encryption, two-factor authentication and access logs, compliant with GDPR. Budget EUR 150 to 400 a month for secure hosting and maintenance.
How long until launch?
5 to 8 weeks for the site, plus 2 weeks for the document portal. Writing expert content is the most common bottleneck.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your specialisms, target clients and portal needs: we will price a site between EUR 6,000 and 15,000, delivered in 5 to 8 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
