The verdict in three sentences
In Montreux, a fiduciary or accounting firm website costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 30 000+ CHF with an agency on the Vaud Riviera or in Lausanne, and 3 000 to 9 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell fixes the price at 2 700 CHF (Starter), 4 500 CHF (Growth) or 8 200 CHF (Premium), with Premium including a bilingual English and French site, a natural fit for English-speaking partners and the Riviera's international clientele. Before signing, compare the written scope, three years of maintenance and who owns the domain.
Riviera agency, freelancer or Kolonell: what are you really paying for?
These ranges are prudent and indicative. They draw on public rate cards of French-speaking Swiss agencies, freelance platform rates (Malt, Upwork) and the minimum project sizes shown on Clutch agency profiles. Published Swiss agency hourly rates often sit between 120 and 200 CHF, and every quote depends on scope.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Lead time | Copywriting | Post-launch support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera or Lausanne agency | 8 000 to 30 000+ CHF | 6 to 12 weeks | Often extra | Paid maintenance contract |
| French-speaking Swiss freelancer | 3 000 to 9 000 CHF | 4 to 10 weeks | Usually supplied by the firm | Hourly or flat fee |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | Native copywriting in one language | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | Native copywriting in one language | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 CHF | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Bilingual English and French | 6 months included |
| Client portal or software integration | Quoted on request | Depends on scope | Not applicable | Quoted on request |
The three plans are set out on our international offer page. Payment by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery.
What does each plan cover for a Montreux fiduciary?
The Riviera mixes local SMEs, hospitality and tourism businesses, freelancers, holding companies and foreign residents. The site has to speak to each of them without losing focus.
| Firm requirement | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, firm, team and qualifications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Service pages (bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax returns, company formation) | Grouped | One page per service | One in-depth page per service |
| Client type pages (SMEs, hospitality, freelancers, foreign residents) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Booking and engagement request form | Contact form | Yes, routed per service | Yes, routed per service |
| Link to or embed of your software portal | Link | Link or simple embed | Simple embed, custom quoted on request |
| Full second language | No | No | Yes, bilingual EN/FR |
What a Vaud fiduciary specifically needs
- Secure document exchange: most firms already use their accounting software's portal. We embed or link it; a custom portal is quoted on request.
- General resources: indicative tax calendar, practical guides, newsletter, with no personalised tax advice.
- Languages: French first, English for international residents. German or Italian copy is supplied by the firm or quoted separately.
- Professional rules: EXPERTsuisse and TREUHAND|SUISSE set rules on advertising and use of titles; the firm must check them, and a protected title is only shown if it is held.
- Data protection: the nLPD/revFADP, in force since 1 September 2023, applies to the financial and identity data collected through forms. This article is not legal advice.
Which checklist should you run on quotes?
| Item to check | Reassuring sign | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Page list | Every page named in the quote | Complete site with no detail |
| Domain | Registered in the firm's name | In the agency's name |
| Copy | Writing included or clearly excluded | Vague content to be supplied |
| Maintenance | Written monthly or yearly price | Mandatory but unpriced |
| Client portal | Target software named | Generic promise |
| Timeline | Written schedule | Subject to availability |
Once your scope is stable, request a free quote and compare line by line. As a real reference, Kolonell delivered TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a bilingual EN/FR site for notary and apostille services in New Jersey, with a booking calendar and a back office.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Sophie, partner in a four-person fiduciary in Montreux, compares a Lausanne agency quote of 16 000 CHF with maintenance at 150 CHF per month. Over three years: 16 000 + 36 × 150 = 21 400 CHF. With Kolonell she picks bilingual Premium at 8 200 CHF (6 months of support included) and sets aside 1 500 CHF per year for changes in years 2 and 3, so 8 200 + 3 000 = 11 200 CHF. She saves about 10 200 CHF and has an English version for her foreign clients from day one.
FAQ
Why a bilingual site for a Montreux fiduciary?
The Riviera has many English-speaking residents and business owners. A bilingual English and French site is available from Premium at 8 200 CHF.
Is the client portal included in the price?
Embedding or linking your existing software portal is planned on Growth and Premium. A portal built from scratch is quoted on request.
How does remote follow-up work?
Your project manager runs Google Meet calls at a time that suits you and sends a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), only one to two hours behind.
What happens after the 3 months of support?
Maintenance is quoted to fit your site, with no forced subscription. On Premium, included support lasts 6 months.
Is local SEO included?
The technical structure, tags and service pages are delivered clean. Ongoing search work is quoted on request.
Let's scope your project. A bilingual Montreux fiduciary site with service and client type pages and online booking, on Premium at 8 200 CHF, live in 4 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
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.
