The verdict in three sentences
Digital accessibility has moved from a "bonus" to a legal obligation with a real financial risk. An accessibility audit at 2,000-5,000 EUR measures compliance against 106 criteria, and remediation costs 4,000 to 15,000 EUR depending on page volume. Beyond the risk of a penalty up to 50,000 EUR, it is also 15 to 20 % of additional users you enable to act on your site.
Cost by compliance level
Accessibility standards distinguish levels of requirement. The standard target for a B2B site is WCAG 2.1 level AA, broken down into 106 detailed criteria.
| Service | Scope | Indicative cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express audit | 5-10 sample pages | 2,000 EUR | 1 week |
| Full audit | 15-30 pages + journeys | 3,500-5,000 EUR | 2-3 weeks |
| Partial remediation | Priority fixes | 4,000-7,000 EUR | 3-4 weeks |
| Full remediation | 30-60 page site | 8,000-15,000 EUR | 6-8 weeks |
| Statement + multi-year plan | Legal documents | 800-1,500 EUR | 1 week |
Effort by component type
Not all components require the same work. Forms and interactive components concentrate the bulk of non-conformities.
| Component | Frequent non-conformities | Remediation effort |
|---|---|---|
| Forms | Missing labels, unannounced errors | High |
| Navigation | No keyboard access, invisible focus | High |
| Images | Missing text alternatives | Low |
| Contrasts | Ratio < 4.5:1 on text | Medium |
| Dynamic components | Missing ARIA attributes | Very high |
| PDF documents | Untagged, unreadable by screen readers | Medium |
Legal risk versus budget
Setting the compliance cost against the risk incurred clarifies the decision. Remediation often costs less than a single penalty.
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| Situation | Cost / risk | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| No action | Penalty up to 50,000 EUR + reputation | On formal notice |
| Statement only (non-compliant) | Risk maintained, no shield | Immediate |
| Partial remediation | 4,000-7,000 EUR, reduced risk | 1 month |
| Full remediation | 8,000-15,000 EUR, neutralised risk | 2 months |
| Accessibility maintenance contract | 200-600 EUR/month, lasting compliance | Recurring |
Mini case study
Elodie, CFO of a 140-employee B2B services company in Toronto, budgets the accessibility compliance of her 38-page site. The full audit costs 4,200 EUR and reveals 41 non-conforming criteria, concentrated on forms and keyboard navigation. Remediation comes to 9,500 EUR over 7 weeks, plus 1,100 EUR for the statement and multi-year plan. Total: 14,800 EUR, less than a third of the maximum penalty incurred, while opening the site to millions of people with disabilities.
FAQ
Is my B2B company concerned? More and more companies are, depending on their size, revenue and the nature of their services, especially those delivering a service to the public. A preliminary audit settles your exact situation.
What must the accessibility statement contain? The compliance state (full, partial or non-compliant), the list of non-conformities, the audit date and a contact method. It is mandatory and public.
How many criteria are there? 106 criteria across 13 themes (images, colours, forms, navigation, etc.), each with precise tests.
Rebuild everything or fix the existing site? Often 70 % of criteria are fixable on the existing site. A rebuild is only needed if the technical architecture prevents keyboard access or ARIA.
Does accessibility help SEO? Yes: clean semantic structure, text alternatives and heading hierarchy also improve rankings and Core Web Vitals.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of pages and forms on your site: we'll price the accessibility audit and remediation plan with the legal statement. 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.
