The verdict in three sentences
In Amsterdam, a wealth management or family office website built by a local agency sits in a 2026 ballpark of 8 000 to 35 000+ EUR, depending on languages, discretion requirements and features such as a client login. A Dutch freelancer usually quotes 2 500 to 9 000 EUR, with more risk on continuity, copywriting and compliance review. Kolonell delivers a comparable site for 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR in 3 to 4 weeks, with a project manager on Google Meet at a time that suits you: the gap comes from cost structure, and you can check it line by line against your quotes.
What does a family office website cost in Amsterdam in 2026?
The ranges below are 2026 ballpark figures, drawn from public rate cards of Dutch digital agencies, Clutch.co agency profiles (which list minimum project sizes) and freelance rates visible on platforms such as Malt and Upwork. They vary a lot with scope. Amsterdam sits at the upper end of the Benelux market, and agencies working for financial clients often add discovery workshops, brand work and compliance rounds to the bill.
| Criterion | Amsterdam agency | Dutch freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a discreet firm site (6 to 15 pages) | 8 000 to 35 000+ EUR | 2 500 to 9 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR |
| Typical timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks (Premium: usually 4 to 6) |
| Copywriting | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native English or French copy included |
| Second language | Frequent extra | Depends on profile | Bilingual FR/EN site from Premium |
| Post-launch support | Separate retainer | Variable | 3 months included |
| Domain and access ownership | Check the contract | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
| Payment terms | Deposits vary | Variable | Bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery |
A local agency offers face-to-face workshops in Zuid or the Zuidas and a fine knowledge of the Dutch market. If that weighs most for your principals, it remains a sound choice. If the priority is a clean, fast, well-written site on a controlled budget, the comparison tilts the other way. Full details are on our international website offer.
What does each Kolonell tier cover for a wealth firm?
| Tier | Price | Indicative scope for a wealth manager or family office |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 700 EUR | Home, philosophy, services grouped, team, discreet contact form |
| Growth | 4 500 EUR | One page per service (investment, structuring, philanthropy, next generation), team bios, insights, analytics |
| Premium | 8 200 EUR | Bilingual FR/EN site, custom design, deeper content architecture, written schedule at kickoff |
| Client portal or document room | Quoted on request | Secure login, reporting access, document exchange |
| Ongoing search work | Quoted on request | Editorial and technical work after launch |
| Maintenance after 3 months | Quoted on request | Updates, backups, improvements |
The exact scope is fixed in the quote. As a reference, Kolonell built for Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), an off-plan real-estate advisory in Dubai, a trilingual FR/EN/AR site with project pages, investor guides and WhatsApp enquiries: the same discipline of presenting complex investment topics to demanding clients.
What an Amsterdam wealth or family office site actually needs
Most family offices do not want traffic, they want credibility with the right few people: a banker who checks you before a referral, a family member abroad, a candidate for a senior role, a co-investor. The site has to reassure in under a minute.
- Discretion by design: no client names, no performance claims, a careful choice of photos and a contact form that collects the minimum.
- Languages: Dutch and English are the working pair in Amsterdam, and many families also expect French or German. Kolonell writes native English or French; Dutch copy can be supplied by your team or scoped in the quote.
- Regulatory framing: GDPR applies to every form and analytics tool, and the Dutch data protection authority supervises it. Depending on your licence, financial communication rules under AFM supervision may apply to what you publish. The European Accessibility Act applies from 28 June 2025 to certain services, so check whether it concerns yours. This is not legal advice: your compliance officer validates the final texts.
- Speed and security: a lightweight site, strict security headers, no unnecessary plugins.
How do you compare quotes without getting caught?
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the domain and the code? | Avoid lock-in | Domain registered by the agency |
| Is copywriting included, in which languages? | Often the largest hidden cost | "Client supplies texts" |
| How many revision rounds? | Compliance rounds add up | Unlimited, then billed hourly |
| What does maintenance cost after launch? | Drives the 3-year total | No written figure |
| Who is your daily contact? | Continuity | Account manager changes mid-project |
| How is personal data handled? | GDPR exposure | No answer on forms and cookies |
Ask every provider, Kolonell included, to answer these in writing. You can start with a free quote request.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Pieter is COO of a single family office in Amsterdam Zuid. A local agency quotes 22 000 EUR for a bilingual site. For the comparison, we assume the same maintenance budget of 250 EUR per month on both sides (Kolonell maintenance after the included support is quoted, this is only a working hypothesis).
- Local agency over 3 years: 22 000 + 36 x 250 = 31 000 EUR.
- Kolonell Premium over 3 years: 8 200 + 33 x 250 (3 months included) = 16 450 EUR.
- Difference: 14 550 EUR, about 47 % less, which Pieter can redirect to a Dutch translation or a client portal scoped later.
FAQ
Can a remote studio really handle a family office's discretion needs?
Yes, discretion is a matter of process: NDA if needed, minimal data in forms, no client references published. The Premium tier at 8 200 EUR includes a written schedule so your compliance review fits in.
Do you write in Dutch?
Kolonell writes native English or French copy, included in all three tiers. Dutch copy can be provided by your team or scoped separately in the quote.
How long does it take?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Premium usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, with the schedule fixed in writing at kickoff.
Can we add a secure client portal later?
Yes, a client portal or document room is a custom application, quoted on request. Many firms launch the public site first at 4 500 EUR and add the portal in a second phase.
How do we pay?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. On a Growth project, that is 2 250 EUR at kickoff.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your services, languages and timeline, and we will propose the right tier, from 2 700 EUR, delivered 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.
