The verdict in three sentences
For an agro-industrial group headquartered in Singapore, the corporate website is first a due diligence tool: banks, cocoa and palm oil buyers and European partners check it before any meeting. A serious scope (subsidiary pages, ESG and traceability, annual report, newsroom, professional multilingual versions) takes 8 to 12 weeks and fits Kolonell's Premium tier at 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA (3,050 to 5,340 EUR), against 30,000 to 90,000 USD at a Singapore agency. The most underestimated cost is not development but content production: consolidated figures, site photography, a board-approved sustainability policy.
Which budget for which provider in 2026
The ranges below are 2026 orders of magnitude seen on quotes for a 15 to 25 page multilingual corporate site.
| Provider | 2026 budget | Timeline | Watch points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur | 5,000 to 12,000 USD | 4 to 6 weeks | Generic theme, translations rarely reviewed |
| Singapore digital agency | 30,000 to 90,000 USD | 10 to 16 weeks | Strong process, high retainers |
| Global network agency | 120,000 USD and more | 16 to 24 weeks | Top level, oversized for a first corporate site |
| Kolonell Premium | 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA, i.e. 3,050 to 5,340 EUR | 8 to 12 weeks | Fast Next.js, animations, advanced SEO, EN and FR |
| Kolonell managed hosting | 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA (40 to 110 EUR) per month | Ongoing | CDN, backups, SSL, monitoring |
| Kolonell maintenance | 35,000, 75,000 or 120,000 FCFA (50, 110 or 180 EUR) per month | Ongoing | Updates, fixes, small changes |
If the project includes a secure investor portal, an HR intranet or separate sites per subsidiary, it becomes an institutional project priced on request.
The modules banks and buyers look at
A European cocoa buyer or a credit analyst looks for evidence, not slogans. Under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), whose application to large operators was postponed to the end of 2026, importers require documented traceability from suppliers. Listed issuers on SGX also face climate reporting aligned with ISSB standards. The site must make this visible.
| Module | What the visitor checks | Typical pages | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group overview | Governance, shareholding, milestones, headcount | 2 to 3 | Essential |
| Subsidiary pages | Activity, capacity (tonnes per year), production sites | 1 per subsidiary, 3 to 6 total | Essential |
| ESG and traceability | No-deforestation policy, plot geolocation, certifications | 2 to 3 | Essential for export |
| Annual report | Consolidated revenue, volumes, capex, downloadable PDF | 1 page and 1 PDF | High for banks |
| Newsroom | Press releases, media kit, logos, press contact | 1 to 2 | Medium |
| Careers | Openings, values, application form | 1 to 2 | Medium |
| Additional languages | Professional translation, hreflang tags | Full mirror | Essential for export |
Translations must not be unreviewed machine output: a buyer in Amsterdam or Hamburg spots awkward phrasing immediately. Budget 250 to 650 EUR of professional translation per language depending on volume, usually outside the development quote. Singapore's PDPA also applies to contact and careers forms: consent wording and a named data protection contact are required.
Typical 8 to 12 week schedule
| Phase | Duration | Deliverable | Sign-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping and sitemap | 1 week | Site map, content checklist | Corporate communications |
| Content collection | 2 to 4 weeks | Copy, consolidated figures, site photos | CEO office, CFO |
| Design mockups | 2 weeks | Home, subsidiary and ESG templates | Corporate communications |
| Development | 2 to 3 weeks | Full site on staging | Project team |
| Translation and QA | 1 to 2 weeks | Language versions, mobile and slow-network tests | Corporate communications |
| Go-live | 1 day | Production site, analytics tracking | Kolonell |
Content collection is the phase that derails most corporate projects: naming one internal owner per subsidiary at kickoff saves several weeks.
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Mei Ling, head of corporate communications at a group with 4 subsidiaries (cocoa processing, palm oil, logistics, trading), compares two first-year scenarios. Singapore agency: 45,000 USD build plus a 1,200 USD monthly retainer, i.e. 59,400 USD. Kolonell Premium: about 4,570 EUR build (3,000,000 FCFA), managed hosting at 80 EUR per month (960 EUR) and Standard maintenance at 110 EUR per month (1,320 EUR), about 6,850 EUR. The difference funds professional translation, a photo shoot at the production sites and the next annual report.
FAQ
How many pages does a group with four subsidiaries need?
Usually 15 to 25 pages: 3 for the group, 4 to 6 for subsidiaries, 2 to 3 for ESG, plus newsroom, careers and contact. Each page exists in every language, so 30 to 50 pages in two languages.
Do we need a CMS for news updates?
Yes, if the group publishes more than 2 releases a month. A simple back office lets communications publish without a developer, with maintenance from 50 EUR per month covering the rest.
Where should the site be hosted?
On infrastructure with a CDN, so it loads fast in Singapore, Abidjan and Rotterdam. Managed hosting costs 40 to 110 EUR per month depending on traffic and monitoring level.
Can the website help with EUDR requirements?
It does not replace the due diligence statement, but a clear traceability page (share of geolocated volumes, certifications, compliance contact) answers importers' first questions ahead of the end-2026 deadline.
What lead time if we want the site live before a trade fair?
Allow 12 weeks if content is not ready, 8 weeks if it is. Starting 4 months before the event leaves a comfortable margin.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of subsidiaries and deadlines (trade fair, financing round, tender): we price the scope within the 3,050 to 5,340 EUR range and the schedule via our free quote page. 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.
