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Translation company rates & pricing guide

Understand how document, localization, interpretation and certified translation are priced—receive a clear quote within 24 hours.

  • PSB Reg. No. 3101150909750
  • TAC Institutional Member
  • ISO 17100 Certified Quality
  • Strict Enterprise NDA
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📊 Transparent Standard Rates

Core Translation Service Rates Matrix

Itemized pricing aligned with ISO 17100 standards. Free of hidden surcharges, with dedicated linguist matching and lifetime quality warranty.

Document & Technical Translation

Most Popular
Pricing Unit: Per Source Word / 1,000 Words
Reference Rate
Standard Business Tier $0.08 - $0.12 / word

Internal docs, business communications, reference material

Professional Technical Tier $0.12 - $0.16 / word

Manuals, legal contracts, tender packages, financial reports

Publication & Native Tier $0.16 - $0.22 / word

Marketing campaigns, academic papers, brand brochures

Scope of Inclusions
  • ✓ ISO 17100 compliant T-E-P (Translate, Edit, Proofread) workflow
  • ✓ Dedicated Translation Memory (TM) & terminology database setup
  • ✓ Free layout formatting retention (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Markdown)
Turnaround & SLA:

Standard 2,500-3,500 words/day. 24h rush track available. Lifetime warranty on formatting & revisions.

Certified & Official Translation

Official Acceptance
Pricing Unit: Per Document / Page
Reference Rate
Standard Certificate $25 - $45 / page

Birth certificates, diplomas, driver licenses, marriage certificates

Legal & Judicial Dossiers $0.12 - $0.18 / word

Notarial deeds, court judgments, cross-border litigation files

Scope of Inclusions
  • ✓ Official translation company seal and certified translation statement
  • ✓ Translator credentials, signature, and registered company license copy
  • ✓ Recognized by immigration bureaus, consulates, courts, and universities
Turnaround & SLA:

Digital certified copies ready within 2-4 hours. Broad acceptance by embassies and authorities.

Website & Software Localization

Tech Driven
Pricing Unit: Per String / Word with TM Match Deductions
Reference Rate
Multilingual Website L10n Custom Project / Word

Save up to 30%-50% on repetitive updates with TM matching

SaaS & App Localization Per String / Code File

Code tag preservation, placeholder validation, and UI clipping tests

Scope of Inclusions
  • ✓ Native handling for JSON, PO, YAML, XLIFF, HTML, and Markdown
  • ✓ Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) for desktop and mobile screens
  • ✓ Multilingual SEO structure guidance and hreflang tag alignment
Turnaround & SLA:

Agile sprints with Git / CI/CD continuous integration and multi-branch synchronization.

Interpretation & Conference Services

Elite Interpreters
Pricing Unit: Half-day / Full-day (Includes Terminology Preparation)
Reference Rate
Liaison & Exhibition $350 - $550 / day

Delegation escort, trade fair booth communication

Consecutive Interpretation $650 - $1,100 / day

Technical seminars, legal arbitrations, business negotiations

Simultaneous Interpretation $1,200 - $2,000 / day/person

High-level summits, dual-booth setup, remote RSI platforms

Scope of Inclusions
  • ✓ Certified AIIC / Senior accredited conference interpreters
  • ✓ Terminology dossier research and rehearsal coordination
  • ✓ Support for Zoom, Teams, and dedicated RSI virtual interpretation systems
Turnaround & SLA:

Senior interpreter matching locked 3-5 days ahead. Pre-event glossary review and equipment check included.

Multimedia Translation & Voiceover

Audiovisual L10n
Pricing Unit: Per Video Minute (Transcription / Translation / Burn-in / Voiceover)
Reference Rate
Subtitling & Burn-in $8 - $15 / min

Video transcription, time-coded SRT/VTT, multi-language burn-in

Commercial Voiceover Custom Per Talent / Min

Native voice actors, studio mixing, broadcast license

Scope of Inclusions
  • ✓ SRT / VTT standard subtitles or embedded MP4 delivery
  • ✓ Vetted voice talent pool across English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish
  • ✓ Full commercial broadcasting rights included
Turnaround & SLA:

Short videos delivered in 24-48 hours. Corporate films delivered in 3-5 days with lifetime revisions.

⚖️ Standards & Rules

Pricing Rules & Standards Compliance

Transparent word count calculations, industry difficulty ratings, and rush delivery protocols.

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Word Count Standards

Word counts are calculated precisely following official translation industry guidelines. Scanned PDFs are processed through high-precision OCR to reflect clean, actual source volume.

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Domain Complexity & Industry Fit

Subject matter difficulty directly defines the linguist tier. Legal and biomedical translations involve licensed background experts and rigorous terminology validation.

Explore Industry Verticals:
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Turnaround & Rush Protocol

Standard production guarantees 2,500-3,500 words per day with full review. For urgent tenders or filings, our 24h rush matrix mobilizes coordinated team workflows.

💾 TM Asset ROI

Translation Memory (TM) & Recurring Cost Optimization

Traditional models bill every revision at full word rates. Linguist maintains proprietary TM and glossary databases for clients—reducing recurring costs by up to 65% through exact and fuzzy matches.

💰 Enterprise TM Asset ROI

Translation Memory (TM) Savings & Efficiency Calculator

Leverage exact matches and fuzzy reuse to reduce recurring translation costs by up to 65%.

Estimated Annual Translation Volume 100,000 words
20k 字 100k 字 300k 字 500k 字+
TM & Terminology Match Ratio (迭代成熟度) 45% 复用率 (第2年)
15% (初始建库) 45% (标准迭代) 70% (成熟产品线)
🔒 资产完全归属客户

语家翻译支持向企业免费提供标准化 TMX 术语与记忆库,可在任何支持 CAT/TMS 的系统自由迁移与终身复用。

Annual Projected Savings & ROI

Projected Budget Savings
$ 20,250
Turnaround Acceleration
+45%
Brand Term Consistency: 术语一致性严密锁定
🏢 Enterprise Procurement

Enterprise Procurement & Long-term Agreements

Volume discounts, customized billing cycles, and dedicated linguist teams for global organizations.

Project-Based Order

Flexible & Immediate
Standard Transparent Rate

Ideal for one-off contracts, ad-hoc legal certified certificates, or occasional technical guides.

Key Inclusions:
  • ✓ Itemized quote provided within 24 hours
  • ✓ Full ISO 17100 T-E-P dual review workflow
  • ✓ Lifetime formatting and minor revision warranty
  • ✓ Official commercial invoice & tax compliance

Annual Framework Agreement

Enterprise Preferred
10%+ Discount & Monthly Terms

Designed for corporations with recurring translation demands over 20,000 words monthly.

Key Inclusions:
  • ✓ Tiered volume discounts starting from 10% off
  • ✓ Net-30 monthly consolidated billing and settlement
  • ✓ Proprietary cloud TM and glossary asset management
  • ✓ Priority turnaround and dedicated account manager

Dedicated TMS & Linguist Pool

Enterprise Custom
Locked Linguists & API Sync

Tailored for multinational listed companies, cross-border SaaS, and clinical research sponsors.

Key Inclusions:
  • ✓ Vetted and locked pool of 3-10 native specialists
  • ✓ Direct API integrations with Git, CMS, and ERP systems
  • ✓ Enhanced enterprise NDA and isolated private cloud storage
  • ✓ Quarterly LQA delivery audits and terminology governance

Pricing FAQ

Answers regarding pricing methodology, word counting, invoices, and turnarounds.

How do translation companies charge?

Documents are often per word; interpretation per hour or day; localization per bundle. We state the basis and inclusions on every quote.

Is there a minimum fee?

Small one-off jobs may have a minimum project fee—itemized on the quote.

What is included in the quote?

Standard quotes include translation, review and PM; DTP, certification and rush are listed separately.

How do I get an exact price?

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