The verdict in three sentences
In Port Louis and Ebène, the redesign of a wealth management or family office website rarely stalls on design: it stalls on the client portal, custodian logins and what should stay on quote. Mauritian agencies often quote a full redesign at Rs 250,000 to 900,000, roughly USD 5,500 to 20,000 in 2026, while Kolonell's fixed grid is USD 2,900, 4,900 or 8,900, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Clearly separating the public site from the portal is the decision that protects both budget and schedule.
When does a redesign become urgent?
Between Caudan, Ebène Cybercity and Grand Baie, a wealth planning firm serves Mauritian families, foreign residents and business owners structuring their company internationally. If you are an English-speaking founder running a firm in Port Louis, your clients expect the same thing: understand the offer in two minutes, in French or English, and find the login button without searching. The most frequent warning signs:
- three different "Login" buttons, one of which leads to a retired portal;
- links to custodian platforms that open error pages;
- a service offer that has evolved (business succession, planning for owners) while the site still talks about investments in general;
- regulatory pages (status, legal notice, complaints, fees) that are incomplete or in one language only;
- a form that asks for documents or amounts.
Client portal and custodian logins: what is included, what stays on quote?
This is the central point for a Port Louis firm. The fixed-price site handles presentation, content and links. Anything touching authentication, client accounts or client documents is a separate project.
| Item | Kolonell fixed-price site | On quote | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Client area" button to the existing portal | Included | Single link, visible on mobile | |
| Links to custodian platforms | Included | One clear "Access" page, links checked at launch | |
| Rebuilding or redesigning the portal | Yes | Never part of a fixed-price site | |
| Single sign-on between site and portal | Yes | Depends on the portal vendor | |
| Secure document exchange | Yes | Hosting and security scoped separately | |
| CRM integration of enquiries | Yes | Depends on the tool | |
| SEO or search work beyond launch | Yes | Basic technical setup included |
This split has a direct effect: the site can ship in a few weeks without waiting for a portal project that often runs for months.
What budget and timeline in Port Louis in 2026?
The ranges below are a 2026 ballpark based on typical agency quotes in Mauritius, converted approximately at about Rs 45 to USD 1. Basis: 12 to 25 pages, French and English.
| Option | Local quote (MUR) | Approximate equivalent (USD) | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | 80,000 to 250,000 | 1,800 to 5,500 | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Small Port Louis or Ebène agency | 250,000 to 500,000 | 5,500 to 11,000 | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Established agency or regional network | 500,000 to 900,000 | 11,000 to 20,000 | 10 to 16 weeks |
| Kolonell Starter | USD 2,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | |
| Kolonell Growth | USD 4,900 | 3 to 4 weeks | |
| Kolonell Premium, the multilingual tier | USD 8,900 | 3 to 4 weeks |
Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote) covers the usual case of a French and English site, with Creole as an option if you want it. Kolonell's schedule once content is ready: 2 to 3 days of URL and login-link inventory, about one week of design, one to one and a half weeks of build and migration, then your 3 to 5 working-day compliance review. Three months of support follow go-live. Details are on the international offer page.
Which risks, and how do you neutralise them?
Broken client access on launch day. List every login link (portal, custodians, signature tools), test them before and after the switch, and email clients a week ahead.
Search ranking loss. Full URL inventory, 301 redirect map, Google Search Console monitoring after launch. Old market commentary migrates with its date and disclaimer.
Personal data. The Mauritius Data Protection Act 2017, enforced by the Data Protection Office, requires among other things information, purpose limitation and security. The public form is limited to name, contact details, language and a short message, never an account number or asset detail.
Regulated communication. Entities supervised by the Financial Services Commission follow communication rules: no promise of returns, no performance figures or testimonials unless the applicable rules allow them. This is not legal advice; your compliance officer approves every page before go-live.
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Regulatory and team pages. Status, legal notice, complaints procedure, fees: inventoried at the start, reachable from the footer. Each team member validates their own bio.
When should you prefer a Mauritian agency?
If the main project is the portal itself, with integrations into local systems, or if you want in-person workshops in Ebène and a complete new brand identity, an established local agency is the better fit. For a clear, bilingual, compliant site with clean access links and a known budget, a remote studio with a project manager reachable in your time zone is enough. Ask any provider: Who owns the domain and hosting? Who tests the login links? How many revision rounds? What happens after support ends?
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Priya founded an independent wealth planning firm for business owners in Ebène. Her current site shows three login buttons and two dead custodian links. She wants French and English and is keeping her current portal.
- Kolonell Premium, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote: USD 8,900
- Local photographer for team portraits (third-party cost): about USD 500
- Site total: USD 9,400
- Portal adjustments: separate quote, outside the site schedule
Against a hypothetical local quote of Rs 750,000 (about USD 16,700), the gap approaches USD 7,300. The three buttons become one "Client area" and a single "Access" page groups both custodians. Schedule: two weeks of content preparation, then four weeks of production.
FAQ
How much does a wealth management website redesign cost in Port Louis?
Local quotes run around Rs 250,000 to 900,000, about USD 5,500 to 20,000. Kolonell offers USD 2,900, 4,900 or 8,900 at a fixed price.
Is the client portal rebuilt during the redesign?
No. The site links to the existing portal; any portal change is quoted separately and follows its own schedule.
Do we need French and English?
In Mauritius that is the most common case. It corresponds to Premium at USD 8,900, the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote.
How long does it take?
Kolonell delivers in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Allow one to two weeks beforehand for bios and regulatory pages.
Let's scope your project. Send us your pages, languages and list of login links, and we will return a fixed price from USD 2,900 with a 3 to 4 week plan. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
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.
