What to include on a translation invoice
- Language pair and the name of each document.
- Word count, and whether it is the source or target text.
- Editing, proofreading or formatting as hourly lines.
- Rush or weekend fees, if agreed.
And the basics every invoice needs: a unique number, the issue date, when it is due, your details and the client’s, and how to pay.
A tip for translators
Agree up front whether you bill source or target word count. Some languages expand by 20 percent or more in translation.
Questions
What should a translation invoice include?
Your details and the client’s, an invoice number, the issue and due date, a line for each piece of work, the total, and how to pay. For translators it also helps to include: language pair and the name of each document; word count, and whether it is the source or target text; editing, proofreading or formatting as hourly lines; rush or weekend fees, if agreed.
Is this template free?
Yes. Edit it here and download a PDF. There is no account and no watermark, and your details stay in your browser.
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