Offshore wind and energy service firms working from the port
Offshore wind and energy service firms working from the port. Monitoring dashboards and field-service tools for energy projects.
Ostend
Software development company for Ostend businesses
Ostend is Belgium’s seaside capital, with a North Sea port that serves the offshore wind farms, a marine research institute, the Kursaal and a beach promenade that fills with visitors every summer. We build custom software, websites, online shops and mobile apps for Ostend companies, delivered remotely with video calls in your time zone.
Industries we serve in Ostend
Hotels, apartments and holiday rentals along the seafront
Hotels, apartments and holiday rentals along the seafront. Booking engines, channel-manager links and guest apps with local payment methods.
Ferry, fishing and port logistics companies
Ferry, fishing and port logistics companies. Shipment tracking, customs paperwork and integrations with port and carrier systems.
Marine research and blue-economy start-ups around VLIZ
Marine research and blue-economy start-ups around VLIZ. Lab data, quality records and project portals that keep research traceable.
Seafood restaurants and cafés around the Visserskaai
Seafood restaurants and cafés around the Visserskaai. Online ordering, table reservations and loyalty apps for food businesses.
What we build for Ostend
Websites
Fast, mobile-friendly multilingual websites for Belgium: clear euro prices, Dutch, French and German pages with correct hreflang, cookie consent that follows the GDPR, and pages made to be found on Google.be.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android apps for Belgian users, with itsme or e-ID style sign-in where it fits, Bancontact and Payconiq payments and notifications in the customer’s own language.
Online shops
Webshops that show BTW clearly, take Bancontact, Payconiq and cards, ship through bpost, PostNL and DHL, and respect the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Business software
Custom systems that connect to Exact Online, Yuki, Odoo, Teamleader and Peppol, with audit trails and role-based access for Belgian teams.
Digital marketing
Local SEO and campaigns for Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels: separate keywords per language, Google Business Profiles per city and reporting you can follow.
Why Ostend companies choose Globalsoft
- Everything is delivered remotely: a fixed scope, regular video calls and a working demo you can click through, so Ostend clients never need a site visit.
- Proposals for Ostend come as a fixed euro price excluding BTW, agreed before the first line of code is written.
- We connect the tools Belgian companies use every day: Bancontact, Payconiq, itsme, Peppol, Exact Online, Yuki and Odoo, where they fit your project.
- We handle personal data under the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Act, and build in Dutch and English so your Ostend customers read their own language.
Why Globalsoft
We stay with you after launch
We do not disappear after go-live: maintenance, updates, backups and 24/7 monitoring keep your system running.
World-class frontend
Your interfaces are designed and coded to the level of the best global products: fast, accessible and flawless on every screen.
Engineering at big-platform level
We build systems to the standard of the world's large platforms: scalable architecture, clean code and reliable uptime.
Meticulous in every detail
Code review, testing and quality control are standard on every project; we skip no technical or visual detail.
Our goal: the world's best technology
We choose the most current and capable technologies, keep versions up to date and keep your project from ageing.
Top-tier security
Security comes first in design: encryption, access control, regular security testing and data protection are built in from the start.
Speed and performance
Your pages load fast; performance is measured and continuously improved for user experience and search ranking.
Visibility in search engines
Technical SEO, clean heading structure and fast pages help customers find you on Google.
Your source code and data are yours
You own the code and data; you stay independent and can move them whenever you wish.
Nearby places we cover
We work with companies right across Ostend and West Flanders, including Mariakerke, Stene, Zandvoorde, Raversijde, Slijkens and the Venetiaanse Gaanderijen area. Everything is delivered remotely with video calls, so distance never matters.
Questions from Ostend businesses
Do you work with companies in Ostend?
Yes. We deliver remotely for Ostend and West Flanders: a fixed scope, regular video calls and a working demo you can click through. A site visit is not needed, but we can arrange one for larger projects.
Can the website or app be in Dutch?
Yes. Belgian customers expect their own language, so we build multilingual sites and apps with clean language switching, correct hreflang tags and separate URLs per language. For Ostend we usually start with Dutch plus English.
How are prices quoted for Ostend projects?
You receive a fixed price in euro excluding BTW (BTW/TVA, 21% in Belgium), agreed before development starts. Larger projects are split into milestones so you pay as each part is delivered.
Which payment methods can a webshop in Ostend offer?
Belgian shoppers expect Bancontact first, followed by Visa, Mastercard and Payconiq. We connect the methods your provider supports and add invoice or instalment options where they fit your margin.
How do you handle GDPR and cookies for a Belgian site?
Personal data is processed under the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Act, with the Data Protection Authority (GBA/APD) as regulator. Optional cookies load only after consent, and we document processors and retention in plain language.
Do you support Peppol e-invoicing for Ostend businesses?
Yes. Belgium requires structured Peppol e-invoices between BTW-registered businesses from January 2026. We connect your webshop, booking or ERP flow to your accounting package so invoices are sent and received correctly.
Let’s work together
Let’s build your project in Ostend.
Tell us your idea and we will send you the right solution and a clear quote the same day.