The verdict in three sentences
An Antwerp law firm website from a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, about 6 000 to 35 000+ EUR, with the top of the range reserved for multilingual builds in Dutch, French and English, while freelancers usually quote 2 500 to 9 000 EUR. Kolonell charges 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, and its Premium tier delivers a bilingual French and English site with native copy in both languages, which suits firms advising French-speaking Belgian and international clients. Dutch copy is not written by Kolonell, so the decision usually turns on which audiences the new site must convince first.
How do Antwerp agency, freelancer and Kolonell prices compare?
Belgium has no official tariff for web projects. The ranges below are wide, prudent orders of magnitude based on public rate cards of Belgian agencies, freelance platform rates (Malt, Upwork) and the minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co agency profiles. Multilingual scope is the main price driver in Antwerp: each language adds copy, translation review and testing.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Delay | Languages usually covered | Support model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established Flemish agency | 15 000 to 35 000+ EUR | 10 to 16 weeks | Dutch, French, English | Annual service contract |
| Antwerp boutique studio | 6 000 to 15 000 EUR | 6 to 10 weeks | Dutch plus one language | Hourly or small retainer |
| Freelancer | 2 500 to 9 000 EUR | 4 to 12 weeks | Whatever the firm supplies | Ad hoc |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | One language, native English or French | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | One language, full practice areas | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 EUR | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks | French and English, native in both | 3 months included |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. The domain is registered in the firm's name and all access is handed over. More on Kolonell's offer for firms abroad.
What does an Antwerp law firm website need to do well?
Antwerp's legal market is shaped by one of Europe's largest ports, the diamond trade, logistics, chemicals and a dense fabric of family businesses. The audience is mixed: Flemish clients, French-speaking Belgians from Brussels and Wallonia, and foreign companies working through the port.
- Sector practice pages: maritime and transport law, international trade and customs, corporate and M&A for family businesses, employment, commercial real estate, compliance and anti-money laundering for trading companies.
- Language strategy decided up front: which pages exist in Dutch, French and English, and who writes each. Partial translations confuse visitors and search engines.
- Partner bios with bar membership, languages of practice and sector experience, since port and trade clients choose counsel by industry knowledge.
- Confidential intake and GDPR: a short form, a no-engagement notice, and privacy and cookie wording aligned with the GDPR. Lawyer communication in Flanders is also governed by the professional rules of the Orde van Vlaamse Balies, which the firm should check itself. The European Accessibility Act applies from 28 June 2025 to certain services; WCAG 2.1 AA is a sensible reference either way. This is not legal advice.
What is the 3-year cost of a French and English site?
To compare like with like, the table prices the same FR/EN scope from a local agency and from Kolonell Premium, with one neutral assumption of 150 EUR a month for hosting and maintenance on both sides. Replace it with real quotes.
| Line | Local agency (illustrative 18 000 EUR) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build, French and English | 18 000 EUR | 8 200 EUR |
| Native copywriting | Often billed separately | Included in both languages |
| Support included after launch | Varies | 3 months |
| Paid months over 3 years | 36 | 33 |
| Hosting and maintenance (150 EUR a month) | 5 400 EUR | 4 950 EUR |
| 3-year total | 23 400 EUR | 13 150 EUR |
Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months is quoted on request; the 150 EUR line is a calculation assumption only. A Dutch layer or a client portal would be quoted separately.
How should an Antwerp partner read competing quotes?
| Point | A solid quote answers |
|---|---|
| Languages | Which pages in which language, and who writes them |
| Translation review | Who checks legal terminology in each language |
| Page list | Each practice area and bio listed |
| Ownership | Domain, CMS and code belong to the firm |
| Monthly costs | Hosting and maintenance priced separately |
| Timeline | Written milestone dates |
Red flags: machine translation sold as multilingual copy, no page list, a domain registered in the agency's name, or promised rankings.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Els Peeters is a partner in a hypothetical 10-lawyer commercial and maritime firm near Het Eilandje. The firm keeps its current Dutch site for now and wants a new French and English site for Brussels and international clients. A local agency quotes 18 000 EUR for that FR/EN scope.
- Local agency over 3 years: 18 000 + 36 x 150 = 23 400 EUR.
- Kolonell Premium over 3 years: 8 200 + 33 x 150 = 13 150 EUR.
The gap is about 10 250 EUR, which the firm can reserve for the later Dutch rebuild.
FAQ
Can Kolonell write both French and English?
Yes. Kolonell writes native French and English, and the bilingual FR/EN site is part of Premium at 8 200 EUR.
And Dutch?
Kolonell does not write Dutch. Dutch pages supplied by the firm can be integrated, and that extra language is quoted on request.
How long does the project take?
Starter and Growth take 3 to 4 weeks. Premium gets a written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
How do meetings work from Antwerp?
The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one or two hours behind Belgium, so Google Meet calls fit normal office hours, and you get a written update every week.
How do we get a firm price?
Use the free quote request with your practice areas and languages. Payment is 50 % at kickoff, so 4 100 EUR on Premium.
Let's scope your project. Tell us which languages and practice areas you need, and we will fix a price from 2 700 to 8 200 EUR with a launch in 3 to 6 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.
