The verdict in three sentences
For an accounting and tax firm in St Peter Port, a professional website from a Guernsey agency or a London studio typically costs 8 000 to 30 000+ GBP in 2026, and island freelancers usually sit around 2 500 to 8 000 GBP. Most practices on the island do not need a London scale project: they need clear service pages, credible regulatory wording, a secure link to their client portal and copy that reads well to international clients. Kolonell delivers exactly that at 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP fixed, with most Guernsey firms landing on Growth at 3 900 GBP.
Guernsey agency, London studio, freelancer or Kolonell: what are the prices?
The ranges below are a 2026 ballpark, built from rate cards some UK and Channel Islands agencies publish, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co agency profiles and freelance rates on Upwork and Malt. They vary with scope, so treat them as orders of magnitude rather than quotes.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Typical delay | Copywriting | After launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey agency | 8 000 to 25 000 GBP | 8 to 14 weeks | Often extra | Monthly care plan |
| London studio | 12 000 to 30 000+ GBP | 10 to 16 weeks | Sometimes included | Retainer, often 12 months |
| Island or remote freelancer | 2 500 to 8 000 GBP | 4 to 10 weeks | Rarely included | Hourly |
| Agency hourly work | often 90 to 160 GBP per hour | per task | Not applicable | Billed per hour |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 300 GBP | 3 to 4 weeks | Included, native English | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 3 900 GBP | 3 to 4 weeks | Included, native English | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 6 900 GBP | usually 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Included, EN/FR available | 6 months included |
No ferry, no flights: Kolonell's team works remotely from Senegal on GMT, the same time as Guernsey in winter and one hour behind in summer. You get one project manager, Google Meet calls when the partners are free and a written weekly update. The packages are explained on the international websites page.
What does a St Peter Port accounting firm site need?
Guernsey practices serve local businesses and families, but also people relocating to the island, company and fiduciary structures, the insurance and fund sectors, and clients managed from the UK or Europe. Visitors want to find their situation quickly and to see that the firm is properly regulated.
| Page or feature | Purpose | Kolonell tier |
|---|---|---|
| Service pages: bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, personal and company tax returns, company administration | One search, one page | One page per service from Growth |
| Client type pages: local businesses, relocating individuals, international structures | Speaks to each audience directly | Up to 4 on Growth, 8 on Premium |
| Regulatory and professional status block | Accuracy and trust | All tiers, validated by your compliance lead |
| Client portal link or embed | Secure exchange of financial documents | All tiers; custom portal quoted on request |
| Booking and engagement request forms | Qualified first meetings | Growth and Premium |
| Resources section | General updates, never tax advice | Growth and Premium |
| French version | Clients from France and francophone families | Premium |
Regulation, factually. Firms providing fiduciary services in Guernsey are licensed and supervised by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, and accountants have AML obligations; the regulatory wording on the site must be checked by your compliance officer. Professional bodies such as ICAEW or ACCA have rules on advertising and on the use of titles, so only claim a designation the firm holds.
Data protection. Guernsey applies the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017, with the Office of the Data Protection Authority as regulator. Privacy notice, cookie consent, secure forms and a clear retention policy are the baseline. This is not legal advice.
For booking and request workflows, a real comparable project is TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille firm in New Jersey: bilingual site, quote requests with per file verification, booking calendar, live chat and back office.
What should you check before signing any quote?
| Check | What to ask | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | Build plus 3 years of care | Only the build price is shown |
| Copy | Who writes the 15 to 25 pages | Partners expected to write everything |
| Domain | Registered in the firm's name | Held by the supplier |
| Access | Every login handed over at delivery | Proprietary platform, no export |
| Portal | Reuse of your existing client portal | Rebuilding a tool you already pay for |
| Schedule | Dated plan before the deposit | Start date "to be confirmed" |
A free fixed price quote lets you compare these lines directly with any local proposal.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Sarah, partner in a hypothetical eight person practice in St Peter Port, receives a London studio proposal of 15 000 GBP for a 20 page site, with a 150 GBP monthly retainer: 15 000 + 150 x 36 = 20 400 GBP over 3 years.
Kolonell Growth covers the same 20 pages at 3 900 GBP, copy included, with 3 months of support. Using the same hypothetical 150 GBP per month afterwards (maintenance is quoted separately): 3 900 + 150 x 33 = 8 850 GBP. The saving is 11 550 GBP over 3 years, and the firm pays 1 950 GBP at kickoff and 1 950 GBP at delivery by bank transfer or Wise.
FAQ
What does an accounting firm website cost in St Peter Port in 2026?
As a 2026 ballpark, Guernsey agencies often quote 8 000 to 25 000 GBP, London studios more, and freelancers 2 500 to 8 000 GBP. Kolonell's fixed prices are 2 300, 3 900 and 6 900 GBP.
Which tier suits a Guernsey practice?
Firms of 5 to 15 people with several services usually choose Growth at 3 900 GBP. Premium at 6 900 GBP adds a larger structure and the bilingual EN/FR option.
Will you write the regulatory wording?
We draft it from your licence details and your compliance officer validates it before launch. Nothing about licensing or supervision is published without that sign off.
Can you work with our existing portal?
Yes, a link or standard embed of your current client portal is included on all tiers. A custom portal or deep integration with your practice software is quoted on request.
How fast is delivery?
Starter and Growth go live in 3 to 4 weeks after the briefing. Premium follows a written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Send us your services, licence details and current portal, and we will confirm the right tier with a 3 to 4 week delivery date. 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.
