Professional Translation Services in Singapore

How we work

1. Translate: a translator with experience in your subject translates the document.
2. Check: a second linguist checks the translation against the source for accuracy, terminology and consistency.
3. Certify and deliver: we certify the translation where required and deliver it laid out to match the original.

Every translation is done by a human translator. We use AI translation only if you ask for it, never for certified, sworn or notarised work, and we always mark it as AI translation.

Working with businesses

• A named project manager from quotation to delivery, who usually replies within the same business day.
• A glossary on request, so your terminology stays consistent across documents.
• Volume discount for projects above 10,000 words, shown in your written quotation.
• A written quotation before work starts, stating fees, timing and delivery. For per-word rates, see Translation rates in Singapore.
• NDA on request, before you send files.

Law firm or corporate? See Translation for law firms and corporates.

Subjects we cover

• Legal: contracts, court documents and corporate filings. See Legal translation.
• Financial and ACRA: financial statements, audit reports and ACRA filings. Our team includes an ACRA-approved translator for English, Chinese and Japanese.
• Medical: medical reports, clinical records and prescriptions. See Medical translation.
• Technical: manuals and specifications, using your glossaries where you have them.
• Corporate: correspondence, HR documents and marketing material.
• Personal and immigration: certificates, transcripts and identity documents. See ICA, MOM and personal documents.

Certified, sworn and notarised translation

Most submissions need a certified translation. Where a court or overseas authority needs more, we provide a translator’s affidavit or arrange notarisation and apostille, and for countries outside the Apostille Convention, embassy legalisation. See Translator’s affidavit and notarisation. See Delivery and Collection for costs.

The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) apostille authenticates the Notary Public’s appointment. For a country that is a member of the Apostille Convention, it is the last step. For a country that is not a member, the document then needs legalisation by that country’s embassy or consulate in Singapore. We arrange this. Embassy fees are not included in our fees or in the notary and apostille fees: they vary by country and are quoted individually, together with the time needed. Check the official list of Apostille Convention member states.

Frequently asked questions

Will Singapore authorities accept your translation?

Our translations are regularly filed with the Singapore courts, ICA, MOM, ACRA and embassies, and none has been rejected to date. Requirements differ, so tell us where you are submitting.

How long does translation take?

Translation takes 8 business hours per 2,000 words (or part), counted from confirmed quotation and verified payment. Business hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Singapore public holidays. For longer documents or urgent projects, tell us your deadline and we confirm it in the quotation. See Delivery and Collection.

Is my document kept confidential?

Yes. We sign your NDA on request, before you send files, and your files are shared only with the people working on your project.

See sample translations of the documents we handle.