Typical items on a translation invoice
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- Translation per word
- Proofreading
- Certified translation
- Minimum fee
- Rush surcharge
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What to include on a translation invoice
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- Your details and tax number
- The client
- Document names and language pairs
- Word count and rate per word
- Minimum fees or rush surcharges
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Invoicing tips for translators
- Mention the language pair on each line
- Use the word count as the quantity
- Make the invoice in your client's language
- Add a minimum fee for very short texts
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do translators charge?
Most charge per word of the source text, with a minimum fee for short texts. Proofreading and certified translations are usually priced separately.
What should a translation invoice include?
Your details, the client, the documents translated with their language pairs, the word count and rate per word, any minimum or rush fees, and the total.
Should translators charge a minimum fee?
Yes. A minimum fee covers the time a short text still takes, like handling the file, terminology and checking. Show it as its own line.
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