The verdict in three sentences
In Valletta, a website for an immigration and relocation firm built by a Maltese agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 6 000 and 25 000 EUR, and a local freelancer often asks 1 500 to 6 000 EUR, sometimes less than Kolonell. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, English or French copywriting included, with launch in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. Above all, the site must sort visitors by profile (transferred employee, family, EU national, investor, remote worker) without ever promising a permit or a lead time.
What do Maltese agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
These ranges are prudent ballparks drawn from public rate cards of Maltese agencies, minimum project sizes visible on Clutch.co, published hourly rates often between 50 and 90 EUR per hour and rates shown on Upwork and Malt. The Maltese market is cheaper than London or Paris: a capable freelancer can deliver a simple site below the Starter price. What Kolonell brings in that case is native copywriting, a project manager, a fixed price and full ownership of the site, not the lowest price.
| Criterion | Maltese agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 6 000 to 25 000 EUR | 1 500 to 6 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed |
| Out-of-scope hour | Often 50 to 90 EUR | Often 30 to 60 EUR | Additions quoted before work |
| Timeline | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Copy for profile pages and guides | Often extra | Rarely included | Native English or French included |
| Italian or Maltese | Sometimes offered | Depends on the freelancer | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Team photos | Shoot possible | Sometimes | Not included: book a local photographer |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. The project manager sets Google Meet calls at your time and sends a written update every week; the team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Malta depending on the season. Tier details are on our international offer.
What does a relocation firm in Malta need online?
Maltese demand is very specific. iGaming, fintech, aviation and financial services companies recruit abroad and hand the arrival of their staff to relocation firms. Add EU nationals settling on the island, third-country nationals who need a single permit, remote workers, retirees and investor families interested in residence programmes. Procedures go through the competent authorities, including Identità for many residence and work permits and the Residency Malta Agency for residence programmes, which work with licensed agents: the site must state the firm's status exactly and never suggest an accreditation it does not hold.
| Site page | Expected content | Kolonell tier |
|---|---|---|
| Services by profile | Transferred employee, family, EU citizen, third-country national, investor | Growth and above |
| Corporate section | HR and mobility offer, onboarding process, dedicated contact | Growth and above |
| Practical guides | Housing in Sliema, Gżira or St Julian's, schools, transport, banking | Growth, extra guides quoted separately |
| Appointment booking | Third-party tool such as Calendly integrated | Growth and above |
| Document upload | Secure third-party tool; custom portal quoted on request | Premium for full integration |
| Language versions | English and French; Italian or others supplied or quoted | Premium, bilingual FR/EN |
On compliance, the GDPR applies, supplemented by Maltese data protection law and supervised by the IDPC. A relocation firm handles passports, employment contracts and sometimes information about children: minimal forms, no ID documents by plain email, a defined retention period. The European Accessibility Act has applied since 28 June 2025 to certain services; aiming for WCAG 2.1 AA remains a sound technical reference. This is not legal advice.
What is the total cost over three years?
Scenario: a five-consultant firm that wants pages per profile, a corporate section and six practical guides. Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request: same assumption on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Maltese agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 14 000 EUR | 4 500 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 100 EUR per month over 33 months, 3 300 EUR | 3 300 EUR, quoted on request |
| New guides over three years | 10 hours at 70 EUR, 700 EUR | Quoted beforehand, assumption 600 EUR |
| Third-party booking tool | 15 EUR per month, 540 EUR | 540 EUR |
| Team photos | 700 EUR | Local photographer, 700 EUR |
| Indicative total | 19 240 EUR | 9 640 EUR |
Against a freelancer at 3 000 EUR, the build gap becomes 1 500 EUR in the freelancer's favour if your copy is already written: work out what writing the pages would cost you.
Which warning signs and which questions to ask?
- Wording such as guaranteed visa or permit in 30 days: rule it out.
- A form asking for a passport copy by email.
- No distinction between practical support and procedures reserved for licensed agents or lawyers.
- A domain in the agency's name.
- Undated practical guides, which age badly on a topic that changes often.
- Ask: who writes the copy, what an extra guide costs, where documents are stored.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example. Luca F., founder of a six-consultant relocation firm in Valletta, works mainly for the HR teams of iGaming companies. A Maltese agency proposes 18 000 EUR with English, French and Italian versions. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 200 EUR in bilingual FR/EN; Luca has the Italian translated by a local translator for 1 200 EUR.
Build: 18 000 EUR versus 9 400 EUR, an 8 600 EUR gap. With the same maintenance assumption after the 6 months of Premium support (100 EUR per month over 30 months, 3 000 EUR each side), the total becomes 21 000 EUR versus 12 400 EUR. Luca keeps the idea of a custom client portal for later, quoted on request.
FAQ
How much does a relocation firm website cost in Valletta in 2026?
As a ballpark, 6 000 to 25 000 EUR with a Maltese agency and 1 500 to 6 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
Is a Maltese freelancer cheaper than Kolonell?
Often, yes, for a simple site. Kolonell includes native copywriting, a project manager and 3 months of support, which you should compare on equal scope.
Can the site be in Italian?
Italian, Maltese or other languages are supplied by you or quoted separately. The bilingual FR/EN version is included on Premium at 8 200 EUR.
Can Kolonell build a file tracking portal?
Yes, as a custom application quoted on request. The 2 700, 4 500 and 8 200 EUR tiers cover the site and the integration of third-party tools.
Can the site promise permit lead times?
No, it should not: lead times depend on the authorities. It can state the length of your own support, for example 4 to 8 weeks for the practical move.
Let's scope your project. Send us your client profiles, your languages and your current tools, and we will come back with a fixed-price tier and a launch in 3 to 4 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.
