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Having a website sales contract drafted by a specialized lawyer typically costs between 450 and 1,500 euros, depending on the scope of the bundle and the presence of custom code, a trade name, or a customer database. Because a website combines multiple rights, ranging from copyright on content and code to GDPR compliance regarding customer data, a watertight contract is more important than for a standard purchase. For a simple site, a template with verification may suffice; for a webshop with revenue and data, customization pays off. The overview below shows the costs, process, and considerations.
The short answer
- Template with control: 450 to 700 euros for a simple site.
- Custom contract: 800 to 1,500 euros for custom code, trade name, or customer base.
- Lead time: approximately one week to several weeks for a large bundle.
- What you provide: an inventory of domain, content, code, trade name, and data.
- Why outsource: the risk lies in forgetting one component.
Have a website sales contract drawn up: what determines the price
The price depends on the scope of the bundle. A simple brochure site with just a domain name and some content is quickly arranged. As soon as custom code, a trade name, a customer database, or ongoing revenue are involved, the contract expands: the copyright deed must precisely define the content and code (Article 2, paragraph 3 of the Copyright Act), the trade name must be linked to the company (Article 2 of the Trade Name Act), and the GDPR transfer of the customer database must be correct. More components mean more time and therefore a higher price.
The question of whether a book review or due diligence is required, for example for a website with substantial revenue, also determines the costs.
Cost indication per situation
- Simple site without data: 450 to 700 euros.
- Webshop with content, code, and customer base: 800 to 1,200 euros.
- Major acquisition with trade name, turnover, and due diligence: 1,200 to 1,500 euros or more.
- Review of an existing concept only: 250 to 500 euros.
These are indications. Ask for a fixed price in advance, especially for a bundle where a forgotten item can affect the value.
The process step by step
- Inventory: you map out the domain, content, code, trade name, licenses, and data.
- Concept: the lawyer drafts the contract with the correct transfer per component.
- Review: you check if all parts and warranties are correct.
- Signing and transfer: parties sign and the components are transferred.
The turnaround time is usually about a week, but for a large bundle involving a customer base or due diligence, it can take several weeks. A complete inventory significantly speeds up the process.
What a specialist pays attention to
With a website, the pitfall lies in the coherence. A good legal expert checks whether all components are transferred correctly: the domain name via the registrar, the content and code by deed with delivery of source files, the trade name linked to the company, and the customer database with a valid GDPR legal basis and duty to inform. He identifies third-party components and ensures guarantees and indemnification against future claims regarding copyright, trademark, or privacy.
This coherence is rarely well managed in standard templates. Precisely because a single forgotten element, such as a piece of content not transferred by deed, can restrict the buyer, hiring a specialist pays off for a valuable site.
Do it yourself or have it drafted
For a small, simple site without custom code, a trade name, or a customer database, a template with verification may suffice. Having it built pays off as soon as the package includes custom work, a brand, data, or revenue.
An example. An entrepreneur acquires an operational webshop for €45,000, including custom software, a trade name, a customer base of several thousand accounts, and ongoing supplier contracts. A great deal is at stake here: the deed for content and code, the trade name that must be linked to the business, the GDPR transfer of the customer base, revenue guarantees, and the transfer of contracts. For such an acquisition, a custom-drafted contract with guidance is well worth the cost, because an error in one component can affect the entire investment.
Honest recommendation
For a small, simple site without custom code, a trade name, or a customer database, you do not always need a lawyer. A concise contract transferring the domain and transferring the content by deed may suffice given a low price and a known seller.
Ensure the contract is drafted or reviewed for a webshop or platform involving custom code, a trade name, a customer database, or ongoing revenue. In such cases, the requirement for a deed regarding copyright, the linking of the trade name to the business, and GDPR regulations concerning customer data carry significant weight. Request a fixed price in advance and provide a complete inventory of the bundle so that you only pay for the custom work you truly need. The biggest risk with a website is a forgotten component, and a good contract covers that.
Want to know more? View the website sales contract, first read what a website sales contract is and see which components are included in drafting a website sales contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect to pay 450 to 1,500 euros. A simple site without data costs 450 to 700 euros; a webshop with content, code, and a customer database 800 to 1,200 euros; a major acquisition with a trade name and due diligence 1,200 to 1,500 euros or more. Having a concept checked costs 250 to 500 euros.
Usually about a week. For a large bundle involving a customer base or due diligence, it can take several weeks, as every component must be transferred correctly. A complete inventory beforehand significantly speeds up the process.
An inventory of all components: the domain name, the content, the code and source code, used plugins and stock photos, any trade name, the customer base, and existing hosting or supplier contracts. The more complete the inventory, the faster and cheaper the contract.
Because a website combines multiple rights, each requiring its own transfer, the risk lies in overlooking a single element, such as content not transferred by deed. A specialist ensures that the domain, copyright, trade name, and customer base are all transferred correctly and coherently.
Yes, and that is often cheaper. A legal expert checks whether all components are transferred correctly, whether the copyright deed is correct, whether the trade name is linked to the company, and whether the GDPR transfer of the customer database is in order. Expect to pay 250 to 500 euros for a check.
For a small, simple site without custom code, a trade name, or a customer database, a concise contract transferring the domain and transferring the content by deed may suffice. As soon as it involves custom work, a trademark, data, or revenue, a more comprehensive contract is recommended.
For a website with revenue and data, it is advisable to link payment to the completed transfer of all components, or to work with partial payments after the transfer. A short transition period during which the seller assists with the technical transfer is standard practice.
