Corporate Website Redesign Cost in Berlin: 2026 Benchmarks

The verdict in three sentences

A corporate redesign in Berlin costs in 2026 between 25,000 and 60,000 EUR, depending on the number of languages, subsidiaries and compliance level. The item that sets it apart from a standard showcase is editorial governance: a CMS with a multi-level approval workflow costs 4,000-9,000 EUR to configure. Add accessibility compliance (+15-20 %) and a 99.9 % SLA (350-900 EUR/month): that's the price of a corporate site that carries brand liability.

The 2026 budget grid

A corporate site's budget hinges on two variables: the number of languages and the number of subsidiaries/entities to manage. Here are 2026 orders of magnitude for a mid-market company.

WCAG 2.1 level AA compliance is not cosmetic: for a listed company or a public-service operator it is often mandatory, and its audit (106-criteria grid) genuinely adds 15-20 % to the budget.

CMS, governance and recurring costs

A corporate site lives 5-7 years: recurring cost weighs as much as the build. Here are the items to budget over 12 months.

The approval workflow (writer → reviewer → comms lead → publish) is what protects the brand: no page goes live without dual sign-off. Its initial setup is 4,000-9,000 EUR but prevents far costlier reputational incidents.

Mini case study

Clara, comms director of an industrial mid-market firm in Berlin (320 staff, 3 EU subsidiaries), rebuilds a 2018 corporate site. Chosen configuration: multi-country group EN/DE/FR, 3 subsidiaries, at 50,000 EUR, plus the WCAG AA option (+9,000 EUR), i.e. 59,000 EUR. Over 12 months she budgets SLA + hosting + support at 1,800 EUR/month, i.e. 21,600 EUR. Year-one total: 80,600 EUR. By centralising the 3 subsidiaries' content on a single governed CMS, she removes 2 local vendors (saving ~28,000 EUR/year): the governance premium is absorbed in the first year.

FAQ

Why does a corporate site cost 3-4x a showcase?

The difference isn't cosmetic: multi-level editorial governance, accessibility compliance, multilingual with hreflang, hardened security and an SLA. These requirements carry the group's legal and reputational liability.

Is accessibility compliance mandatory?

For public-service operators, large enterprises and listed companies, yes in many cases. Even without an obligation, level AA widens the audience and cuts litigation risk. Budget +15-20 %.

How much does each extra language cost?

Each language adds roughly 3,000-6,000 EUR: structured translation, hreflang, RTL templates where needed, and a per-language approval workflow. The cost drops from the third language thanks to the design system.

What recurring budget should I plan?

Between 1,200 and 3,000 EUR/month depending on SLA and editorial volume. Over 5 years this recurring cost often exceeds the build: it must appear in the very first budget trade-off.

What is a realistic timeline for a multi-country group?

14 to 16 weeks, discovery included. Gathering content approved by each subsidiary is the main timeline driver: plan a dedicated client-side project lead.

Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of languages, subsidiaries and your compliance requirements (WCAG, SLA): we'll price the right configuration between 25,000 and 60,000 EUR. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.