Global business translation · Corporate & commercial

Business translation for what matters.

Translate the documents your business relies on — from corporate reports and presentations to HR policies, financial materials and commercial communications. Clear language, consistent terminology and delivery suited to your files.

Corporate and HR content Specialist document routes Formatting requirements considered
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Business project desk01 / Project types
Choose the right route for your files
PDF
Corporate reportFigures · narrative · document layout
DOC
Employee handbookHR terminology · policies · tone
PPT
Business presentationSlide structure · headings · messaging
XLS
Financial contentNumbers · tables · specialist terms
File scope + terminology + intended useREVIEWED BEFORE QUOTE
Company documentsPolicies, reports and proposals
People and HRTraining, handbooks and notices
Commercial contentPresentations, marketing and sales
Specialist materialsLegal, financial and technical
Business document translation

The right language for every department.

A report, training handbook and commercial agreement have different readers and risks. Choose the service suited to your document and its intended use.

02 / PEOPLE

HR and employee content

Handbooks, onboarding materials, workplace policies, training guides and employee communication.

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03 / FINANCE

Financial translation

Statements, financial reports, accounting material and shareholder communications requiring careful terminology.

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04 / SALES

Marketing and sales

Brochures, sales decks, campaign content and customer communications written for their business audience.

Explore marketing translation
05 / LEGAL

Commercial legal content

Contracts, formal correspondence and agreements where specialist legal translation may be appropriate.

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06 / TECHNICAL

Technical and product documents

Specifications, product guides, manuals and terminology-heavy technical business materials.

Explore technical translation
What good business translation needs

The message matters.
So does every detail.

Business material is often used for decisions, operations and relationships. Translation requirements should reflect the document's audience, terminology, content structure and sensitivity.

01 / MEANING

Clear business language

Professional wording that reflects the source meaning and the context of the document.

02 / TERMS

Consistent terminology

Approved product names, department terms, glossaries and previous translations can inform the work.

03 / DETAILS

Names and numbers

Particular attention to figures, dates, organization names, titles and document references.

04 / FORMAT

Usable deliverables

Tables, slides and file-format requirements scoped against the actual source materials.

Document formats

Business translation that fits your files.

Send the original documents or a representative sample. Editable source files and reference material can help preserve structure and reduce ambiguity.

Layout recreation, specialist formatting or complex non-editable files can change the scope. We'll confirm the intended return format before work begins.

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Word / DOCX

Contracts, policies, employee documents, correspondence and reports.

PDF

Business records, published reports and scanned materials for review.

PowerPoint

Business presentations, pitch decks, training and slides.

Excel / XLSX

Financial tables, business data and structured content.

Web content

Product, company and business pages that may need website localization.

A clear workflow

From first file to finished document.

One report or an ongoing document set — the quote and delivery requirements should be based on the material you actually need translated.

01 / SEND

Share your files

Upload documents or send a brief with languages, intended use and deadline.

02 / CONFIRM

Agree the scope

Review subject matter, word count, formats, terminology, review needs and pricing.

03 / TRANSLATE

Work to the brief

Translation is completed using the agreed language pair, subject context and reference material.

04 / DELIVER

Receive your content

Get the translated material and agreed formatting for your team's next steps.

Your project checklist

The right brief creates a clearer quote.

A few useful details help identify the most suitable translation option, particularly for specialist or business-critical material.

Helpful information to include

Source documents Source and target languages Intended audience Business or industry sector Requested file format Delivery deadline Existing terminology Layout requirements Certification requirements Reference material
Published starting rates

Business translation for different requirements.

The existing per-word starting rates are unchanged. The right route depends on document type, language, review requirements and complexity.

Rates below are starting prices per source word, not fixed project totals. Final quotes reflect the submitted files, deadline, formatting and any specialist or certification requirements.

Selected content

AI-supported + human review

£0.08 from / word

For suitable internal, repetitive or higher-volume business material where an AI-supported workflow with human review fits the brief.

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Complex / specialist

Specialist translation

£0.16 from / word

For terminology-heavy or specialist legal, financial and technical materials requiring additional subject-matter handling.

Discuss specialist content

Certification, complex layout work and other optional requirements are quoted according to the project scope.

Frequently asked

Business translation explained.

Document purpose, subject matter and format are the best starting points for choosing a service.

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What is business translation?

Business translation is translation of corporate and commercial content, including reports, presentations, policies, HR documents, internal communication and customer-facing material.

How much does business translation cost?

Current published starting rates are £0.08 per word for suitable AI-supported work with human review, £0.12 per word for human business translation and £0.16 per word for specialist content. Final pricing depends on languages, content, formatting and deadlines.

Can you translate Word, Excel, PDF and PowerPoint files?

These common business file types can be reviewed for translation. For scanned documents or complicated layouts, please send the files so the output format and any formatting work can be agreed before starting.

Can you follow an existing business glossary?

Yes. You can provide approved terminology, product names, a style guide or previous translations to inform consistency, particularly for recurring documents.

Can you translate legal or financial business documents?

These can require subject-specific terminology and additional review. Please see our dedicated legal and financial translation services or send the files to discuss the appropriate scope.

Do business documents need certified translation?

Only when the intended recipient requires it. Check the certification requirements of the organization or authority receiving the document, and specify them when ordering.

Can you handle an urgent or recurring business project?

Urgent requests and recurring content batches can be discussed. Availability, delivery format and turnaround are confirmed after we review the languages, material and volume.

What should I provide to get a quote?

Share your files, source and target languages, deadline, subject matter, intended use, required output format and any terminology or certification rules.

Ready when your business is

Your business moves fast.
Make every word count.

Upload your business documents or describe your project. We’ll review the files and confirm the appropriate translation route, price and delivery requirements.