Agreement Translation Services: Procedure, Cost, and Keynotes

Agreement is an important document that affects all parties’ interests. Therefore, the translation of this type of document demands precision. When the need for translation arises, you should choose a reliable agency to entrust your documents.

What is agreement translation service?

An agreement is a document that records mutual agreements between parties. This type of document is utilized as a foundation to conduct business as well as proof for when a dispute occurs. What are the differences between an agreement and a contract?

Generally, both agreement and contract are established based on both parties’ interest and consent. Both documents hold the same legal value and are treated as proof in the event of a lawsuit or dispute. 

There are, however, certain differences between a contract and an agreement:

1. ● In terms of presentation: A contract can be a written or oral agreement while an agreement must be in writing.
2. ● In terms of content: A contract normally contains the following sections, as required by laws: Subjects, durations, rights, obligations, and so on. On the contrary, the content of an agreement is up to both parties and does not need to be based on a template. 

Agreement translation is the process of adapting the full content of the document into another language while maintaining the accuracy and structural similarity of the source material. Some types of agreement that often need translation are: 

1. ● Agreement on the transfer of obligations
2. ● Agreement on the use common passage
3. ● Agreement on information confidentiality 
4. ● Agreement on business cooperation
5. ● Agreement on transmutation of assets
6. ● Agreement on debt repayment

Typically, a professionally translated agreement contains all of the following: 

1. ● Information of the agreement’s participants
2. ● Objective and content
3. ● Summary of agreed principles and terms
4. ● Duration of the agreement’s validity

When do you need agreement translation?

Agreement translation is needed in the following situations: 

1. ● One or more participants are of foreign nationality 
2. ● The parties involved are of the same nationality, but the agreement is established, changed, implemented, and terminated abroad.
3. ● The parties involved are of the same nationality, but the subject included in the agreement is abroad.

The translation of agreement is crucial in the aforementioned cases. Therefore, it is advisable to opt for reputable translation agencies to ensure the content is translated accurately and has the correct professional and legal terms. 

Do contract and agreement translations require notarization?

It is not necessary to have the translations of these documents notarized. However, notarization is encouraged as a way to ensure the highest legal validity for these documents. 

During the notarization, processing, or completion of your agreement, you may need some additional documents:

1. ● Request form for notarization of contract or agreement according to the local regulations
2. ● Identification papers such as ID, passport, or birth certificate
3. ● Business licenses or ownership certificates for assets that are required by laws to be registered (If the asset is included in the contract or agreement).
4. ● Completion form
5. ● Worksheet detailing the amount of work which has been completed and accepted
6. ● Others

Professional translation process

The translation process at Thao & Co. is designed with transparency and efficiency towards the ultimate goal of producing high-quality translation in the shortest amount of time. The entire process takes about 2 days and should you request notarization, it will take an additional 1-2 days.

Our process consists of the following steps: 

• Step 1: Receive agreement translation project request and information from clients.
• Step 2: Receive payments in cash, via bank transfer, credit card, Paypal, or Payoneer.
• Step 3: Meticulously translate and proofread the agreement to ensure accuracy and legal validity. 
• Step 4: Certify the translation upon request. For our notarized translation service, a small fee will be applied. A Certificate of Translation Accuracy issued by Thao & Co. will be provided free of charge if requested.
• Step 5: Delivering the finalized translation after it has been certified/notarized. You are free to choose the delivery options. 

Agreement translation rates

Similar to other types of translation, agreement translation rate depends on many factors such as:

1. ● The source and target languages
2. ● The content of the document
3. ● The length of the document
4. ● The urgency of the project
5. ● Text formatting requirements
6. ● Certification/notarization fee

Please contact Thao & Co. via our Get a Quote page to receive detailed and suitable quotes for your projects. We are committed to delivering various pricing options to suit all of our client’s needs. Furthermore, quotations are always provided in a clear and transparent manner, without incurring surcharges. 

Where to find reputable agreement translation services?

When a legal ground is needed to conduct business, especially in cases of disputes, an agreement serves as a credible piece of evidence for settlements. Therefore, the more accurately translated the content of the agreement is, the easier it will be to resolve issues. 

Understanding this importance, as a translation company, Thao & Co. is proud to be one of the leading choices for professional and precise agreement translation services. In addition to competitive pricing, our notarized translation services guarantee the highest-quality products and client benefits: 

1. ● Our team of language experts ensure the content is adapted flawlessly, even for specialized and legal terms.
2. ● Each translation is conducted by seasoned linguists with language mastery and experience from a variety of completed agreement translation projects.
3. ● We value punctuality, ensuring delivery within 48 hours for documents with short and simple content.
4. ● Our information security policies minimize the breach of confidentiality for client data and the content of the agreement.
5. ● Our services are reasonably priced with speedy quotes.
6. ● Thao & Co.’s proprietary platform allows clients to effortlessly track project progress and contact our team anytime, anywhere.

Please don’t hesitate to leave your information on our Get a Quote page for swift assistance today!