The verdict in three sentences
For a 15-adviser tax firm in Dublin, a website with published tax insights costs between EUR 34,000 and 73,000 excluding VAT in 2026 (site EUR 25,000 to 55,000, 30 articles EUR 9,000 to 18,000), roughly USD 37,000 to 80,000. The target, multinational subsidiaries and US groups with Irish operations, judges a firm on the quality of its published analysis and on how quickly its people can be identified. A single multinational client, worth EUR 30,000 to 120,000 a year, pays for the project in year one.
Why multinationals choose a firm through its website
The finance director of a US or European group's Irish entity gets a brief from headquarters: find a reliable local adviser on corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing and the Pillar Two minimum tax. She compares three or four firms online before asking for proposals. What makes the difference: precise content on Budget 2026 and Finance Act changes, identifiable advisers and clear sector expertise.
| Website element | What the multinational expects | Indicative 2026 budget |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise pages (CT, VAT, transfer pricing, Pillar Two, Revenue audits) | Full topic coverage | Included in core |
| Profiles for 15 advisers (specialties, languages) | Identified contacts | EUR 2,000 to 4,000 |
| Tax insights: 30 articles at launch | Proof of current expertise | EUR 9,000 to 18,000 |
| Sector pages (tech, pharma, aircraft leasing, funds) | Relevance to their industry | EUR 3,500 to 7,000 |
| Additional language (German or French) | Language of HQ | EUR 4,000 to 8,000 |
| Monthly Budget and Finance Act newsletter | Ongoing relationship with CFOs | EUR 1,500 to 3,500 |
| Qualified contact form | Actionable enquiries | EUR 1,200 to 2,500 |
Where the firm serves Middle Eastern groups, an Arabic version needs right-to-left layout and mobile testing: allow one to two extra weeks.
Detailed budget and timeline
| Item | Low range | High range | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping, design, digital identity | EUR 5,000 | EUR 11,000 | Sober, credible tone |
| Build + multilingual CMS | EUR 13,000 | EUR 28,000 | 20 to 30 pages per language |
| Sector and expertise templates | EUR 3,500 | EUR 8,000 | Reusable for new services |
| 30 tax insight articles | EUR 9,000 | EUR 18,000 | EUR 300 to 600 per article, partner-reviewed |
| Technical SEO and hreflang | EUR 1,500 | EUR 3,500 | Indexing across languages |
| Maintenance and publishing (per month) | EUR 600 | EUR 1,400 | Updates, security, publishing |
The timeline is 8 to 12 weeks: 2 weeks of scoping, 2 to 3 weeks of design, 3 to 5 weeks of build, 1 to 2 weeks of acceptance. Insight articles are written in parallel, ideally around Budget 2026, the Finance Act and Revenue eBriefs.
The return on investment calculation
The value of a multinational client varies widely depending on the engagement: compliance only or full advisory with transfer pricing and Revenue audits.
| Engagement type | Annual fees (2026 order of magnitude) | Clients needed to recover EUR 55,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation tax compliance | EUR 30,000 to 50,000 | 1 to 2 |
| Compliance + VAT and customs | EUR 45,000 to 75,000 | 1 |
| Transfer pricing documentation | EUR 50,000 to 120,000 | 1 |
| Revenue audit support | EUR 30,000 to 90,000 per case | 1 |
| Pillar Two readiness | EUR 40,000 to 100,000 | 1 |
In practice, a firm publishing 2 to 4 articles a month with sector focus receives qualified enquiries from the third or fourth month.
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Aoife, partner in a 15-adviser tax firm in Dublin, invests EUR 52,000 excluding VAT (site EUR 38,000 and 30 articles EUR 14,000) plus EUR 1,000 a month in maintenance, i.e. EUR 64,000 in year one. The site generates 6 multinational enquiries per quarter, 1 in 4 of which converts: 6 new clients a year. At an average value of EUR 45,000 a year, that is EUR 270,000 in annual fees, a 4 to 1 ratio in year one, and much more afterwards since these clients stay 4 to 6 years on average.
FAQ
Can a tax advisory firm advertise online?
It can inform: present its expertise, publish analysis and its advisers. Avoid quantified promises of tax savings and comparisons with other firms, which the professional conduct rules of the Irish Tax Institute and accountancy bodies restrict.
Do we really need 30 articles at launch?
It is the threshold that conveys depth and earns initial rankings. At EUR 300 to 600 per article, 30 articles cost EUR 9,000 to 18,000; then 2 to 4 a month is enough.
Is a second language worth it?
If more than a quarter of your targets have German, French or Arabic-speaking headquarters, yes. It costs EUR 4,000 to 8,000 plus translation of key insights.
How long until the first enquiries?
Allow 3 to 4 months after launch for articles to rank on Google, faster if you share insights on LinkedIn with 500 to 1,000 targeted CFOs and heads of tax.
Can we pay in instalments?
Yes: 40 % on order, 40 % on design approval, 20 % at launch, invoiced in EUR.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your expertise areas, languages and the insight volume you want: we will price your website between EUR 25,000 and 55,000 excluding VAT, articles optional, delivered in 8 to 12 weeks. 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.
