Translator invoice template

Translator invoice with the language pair, the count in source words or pages, proofreading and a rush surcharge on separate lines. Word, Excel or PDF.

Templates by industry

  • Translation, per source word
  • Proofreading and review
  • Rush delivery surcharge

Preparation guide

Define quantities, revision rounds, source files, final formats and usage scope to reduce rework after delivery.

Deliverables and line items
Translation, per source word, Proofreading and review, Rush delivery surcharge: record the quantities actually supplied and the service period.
Quantity and output format
Record pages, images, word counts or running time, final file formats and whether editable source files are included.
Review and usage scope
Specify the draft approver, revision rounds, intended media and duration, and who supplies third-party assets.
Scope to agree
Give the language pair, the unit you charge by (source words or pages) and the count, and show proofreading and any rush surcharge on lines of their own. Name the job or order number, and check how tax applies to your work where you live.
  • Agree when a change of direction after draft approval becomes additional work.
  • Check separately whether editable sources and final delivery files are included.
  • Match completed work to the order or approval record, and confirm the payment due date and amounts already received.

  1. Confirm scope and quantities

    Example: reconcile the approval and work record for "Translation, per source word" to establish the quantity for this invoice.

  2. Record delivery and acceptance

    Check completion for every line, including "Rush delivery surcharge". Hand over approved versions and a file manifest, confirming usage scope and completed revisions.

  3. Send the billing record

    Send the final charges, delivery reference and due date to the customer, then reconcile payment against the invoice number.

What the document must show

These details make an invoice easier to approve and to file.

  • Your business name, address and registration or tax number
  • The customer's name and address
  • Issue date and a document number you do not reuse
  • Each line item with quantity, unit price and amount
  • Tax shown separately from the net amount, and the total payable
  • Payment terms: due date, bank details or accepted payment methods
  • Sales tax is set by the state and often the city or county, so use the combined rate for the delivery address; some services and purchases for resale are exempt.

The sales tax depends on where the work is supplied, so set the rate that applies to your customer before sending.

Official rate reference: US government: state and local taxes

Frequently asked questions

Translator invoice template: what should it include?
Start with the line items this template already carries — Translation, per source word, Proofreading and review, Rush delivery surcharge — and replace them with what you actually supplied. Then check the required details above, especially the document number and the separated tax amount.
How is tax calculated on this template?
The sales tax depends on where the work is supplied, so set the rate that applies to your customer before sending. The editor keeps the net amount, the tax and the total apart, and recalculates all three when you change a quantity, a unit price or the country setting.
How should I number invoices?
Use one unbroken sequence per business, never reuse a number, and issue a credit note rather than deleting an invoice you have already sent.
Is this template free?
Yes. Editing and PDF export are free with an account; there is no payment step and no watermark on the document.
Can I download it as Excel, Word or PDF?
Yes. The spreadsheet and the Word file download straight from this page, and the spreadsheet keeps its formulas, so changing a quantity updates the tax and the total. For PDF, open the template and use Print / PDF.
Can I use it in another language or currency?
Yes. The document language can be set to any of 33 languages, and changing the country setting updates the currency, the date format and the tax rate.