The verdict in three sentences
In Neuchâtel, an immigration and relocation firm website costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 28 000 CHF with a Jura Arc agency and 2 500 to 8 000 CHF with a local freelancer. Kolonell delivers service pages, an employer page and an intake form for a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, with native copywriting in French or English. Here a good Neuchâtel freelancer can come close to Kolonell on price, so compare the 3-year cost, whether copywriting is included and how the site separates the lawyer's work from relocation.
This version is written for the English-speaking founders and partners of immigration and relocation firms in Neuchâtel; the French version is the primary one.
What do Jura Arc agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
The ranges below are prudent ballparks, drawn from public rate cards of Neuchâtel and French-speaking Swiss agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by agencies in the region (often 110 to 170 CHF per hour) and rates shown on Malt or Upwork by freelancers in the canton.
| Criterion | Jura Arc agency | Neuchâtel freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 8 000 to 28 000 CHF | 2 500 to 8 000 CHF | 2 700 CHF, 4 500 CHF or 8 200 CHF, fixed |
| Hour outside scope | Often 110 to 170 CHF | Often 75 to 120 CHF | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Page copywriting | Often optional | Rarely included | Included, native French or English |
| Project manager | Yes | No, single contact | Yes, Google Meet calls at your hour and a weekly written update |
| On-site meetings and photos | Yes | Often | No: your images or a local photographer |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
The Kolonell team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Neuchâtel depending on the season. Payment by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. The packages are described in our international website offer.
Three providers, three totals over three years
For a small Neuchâtel firm, the question is not only agency versus Kolonell: the local freelancer is a real option. The table compares a French-language site with four guides, using the same maintenance assumption for all, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request.
| Item over 36 months | Agency (mid range) | Neuchâtel freelancer | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website build | 14 000 CHF | 6 500 CHF, no copywriting | 4 500 CHF, copywriting included |
| Copywriting | Included as an option | By you or a writer, assumption 1 200 CHF | Included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 120 CHF per month over 33 months, 3 960 CHF | 3 960 CHF | 3 960 CHF, quoted on request |
| Four added employer guides | 7 hours at 140 CHF, 980 CHF | 7 hours at 100 CHF, 700 CHF | Quoted beforehand, assumption 800 CHF |
| Portraits | 800 CHF | 800 CHF | Local photographer booked separately, 800 CHF |
| Indicative total | 19 740 CHF | 13 160 CHF | 10 060 CHF |
The gap with the freelancer comes mainly from copywriting and project management. If you write your own copy and your freelancer is available, their offer can come close to Kolonell's: be honest with yourself about it.
Watchmaking, research and cross-border workers: what must the site show?
The canton lives on watchmaking and microtechnology, from the lakeshore to the Neuchâtel mountains (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle), on research centres and the University of Neuchâtel, and on a few large industrial research sites. Employers bring in engineers and specialists, often from third countries, and employ many cross-border workers from Franche-Comté in France. Families look for housing between Neuchâtel, Peseux and the Val-de-Ruz, a school and health insurance. French is the working language; English becomes necessary as soon as you target researchers or transferred executives.
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages | Service families | One page per profile: transferred engineer, researcher, cross-border worker, family | Structure by profile and by area of the canton |
| Employer offer | Paragraph | HR page for watchmakers and manufacturers | HR journey and proposal request |
| Lawyer and relocation page | Mention | Who does what page | Detailed profiles per service |
| Practical guides | 2 guides | Up to 6 guides | Structured library |
| Bilingual FR/EN | No | No | Included |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Booking through a third-party tool such as Calendly. A client area with document upload is a custom application, quoted on request, as is ongoing search optimisation.
Lawyer and relocation under one roof: which rules apply?
Many Neuchâtel set-ups pair a lawyer who handles permit applications with a relocation specialist who manages housing, schools and practical steps. The site must say so clearly. Residence and work permits are decided by the cantonal migration service and the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM); free movement applies to EU and EFTA nationals, quotas to third-country nationals. For the lawyer, the Federal Act on the Free Movement of Lawyers (LLCA) requires advertising to be objective and to meet the public's need for information: no superlatives, no promise of outcome. To our knowledge, there is no general federal licence for non-lawyer immigration consultants; be precise about everyone's titles.
No page promises a permit or a timeline. Case data can be sensitive under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP), in force since 1 September 2023: minimal form, documents uploaded through a secure tool and never by plain email, a clear privacy policy. This is not legal advice.
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Which signals should make you hesitate?
- A quote that does not mention copywriting: you will write everything without knowing it.
- Loose titles (such as visa expert) for a team member who is not a lawyer.
- A form demanding passport and current permit at first contact.
- A domain registered in the provider's name.
- Copy promising a permit or settling in within a given time.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Thomas L., an independent immigration lawyer in Neuchâtel, teams up with a relocation specialist to offer full support to watchmakers recruiting outside the EU. He receives three offers: an agency at 14 500 CHF, a freelancer at 6 500 CHF without copywriting, Kolonell Growth at 4 500 CHF with copywriting.
The freelancer needs 1 200 CHF of copywriting on top, so 7 700 CHF. Gap with Kolonell: 3 200 CHF, against 10 000 CHF with the agency. Over three years, with the same maintenance (3 960 CHF) and the same portraits (800 CHF), that gives 19 260 CHF, 12 460 CHF and 9 260 CHF. Thomas picks Kolonell for the copywriting and the project manager, and plans to move to bilingual Premium once the firm targets English-speaking researchers.
FAQ
How much does a relocation firm website cost in Neuchâtel in 2026?
As a ballpark, 8 000 to 28 000 CHF with an agency and 2 500 to 8 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF at a fixed price.
Is a local freelancer cheaper than Kolonell?
Sometimes, from 2 500 CHF. The difference lies in included copywriting, the project manager and the fixed price; Kolonell offers no in-person meetings or on-site photos.
Can a lawyer advertise immigration services?
Yes, within the LLCA, which requires objective advertising. The site presents areas of practice, languages and fees if you wish, without any promise of outcome.
Can the site target cross-border workers and researchers?
Yes, from Growth at 4 500 CHF with one page per profile; bilingual FR/EN is included in Premium at 8 200 CHF.
How long until launch?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks for Premium, provided the firm's sign-offs keep pace.
Let's scope your project. Send us your services, how roles are split between lawyer and relocation, and your languages, and you will receive a fixed-price proposal in CHF with a 3 to 6 week timeline. 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.
