Have your contract translated: precise, confidential, certified.
When you have a contract translated, every word counts. At tolingo this is handled by a native-speaker specialist translation with experience in contract and commercial law, confidential to ISO/IEC 27001, certified on request. Binding quote in ~10 minutes (within business hours).
Philipp Walzok is your personal point of contact · service@tolingo.com
Companies with international contracts have trusted tolingo since 2007
Why tolingo for your contract translation
Which contracts we translate.
From a short two-pager to a multi-volume set of agreements, in all common file formats and, on request, in a layout true to the original.
Individual contracts, framework agreements, international trade relationships.
Employment agreements, consultancy contracts, postings abroad.
Formations, shareholdings, cross-border partnerships.
Confidentiality agreements ahead of negotiations and due diligence.
General terms and conditions for international markets and shops.
IP and licence agreements, loans; for financial matters with financial expertise.
Contracts are among the most sensitive documents.
A draft contract reveals terms, strategies and negotiating positions. That is why tolingo processes your contracts in a process certified to ISO/IEC 27001: on European servers, transferred encrypted, with role-based access for the assigned project team only. Public AI tools such as Google Translate or ChatGPT are off-limits for your content, including for research. Your translation memory also sits on EU servers, is encrypted and falls under the same NDA and ISO rules; your contract data is not reused across clients.
Processing in European data centres, no detour through US clouds.
Confidentiality before the first upload, using our template or yours.
ISO/IEC 27001, with a quality certificate per project on request.
What a contract translation costs.
We bill contract translations by word price, which stays comparable across languages. The starting point is €0.08/word. The exact price depends on the language combination, volume and the appropriate depth of review, which your contact clarifies with you. You then receive a binding fixed-price quote. For recurring contract work we agree framework terms, including a translation memory for consistent wording.
| Service | Price | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Contract translation | from €0.08/word | Starting price, depth of review depending on contract and intended use |
| Reviewed specialist translation (ISO 17100) | on request | Legally sensitive contracts, with the four-eyes principle |
| Certification | on request | Contracts for courts, authorities or official bodies |
| Express & super express | + surcharge | Deadline-critical contracts, same-day delivery possible |
You'll find an overview of all terms on the prices page.
How your contract translation works.
File and requirements via the encrypted form or by email. All common file formats, with an NDA up front on request.
In ~10 minutes during business hours: fixed price, binding delivery date, dedicated contact. Express optional.
A native-speaker specialist translator with contract-law experience translates. On request, a second expert reviews under the four-eyes principle.
On time, in the format and layout you want, with a quality certificate, certification or layout adaptation on request.
For common contract documents, our partner Juristra offers certified translations at a fixed price, orderable directly online.
Contracts in over 220 language combinations.
You can have your contracts translated into and out of virtually every world language, in both directions. Combinations with German and English are especially in demand, as well as into French, Dutch, Spanish and Chinese.
English · French · Spanish · Italian · Dutch · Polish · Chinese · Japanese · all 220+ languages. If your combination isn't listed, ask us directly.
Why contracts need specialists.
Legal terms are bound to their legal system and rarely have a word-for-word equivalent in the target language. That is why a contract is translated by a specialist who makes the technically correct choice in the target legal system, not a generalist. The full breadth of law is covered on the legal translations page.
Terms are rendered correctly into the target legal system, not literally word for word.
Uniform terms across all related contracts, supported by terminology management.
For sensitive contracts, the four-eyes principle to ISO 17100, with documented revision.
Which language version is legally binding?
In international contracts, a language clause sets out which version applies in a dispute. Usually the source version stays binding and the translation serves as information.
In most international contracts, the legally binding version that courts and arbitration bodies rely on.
A basis for understanding for everyone involved: for risk assessment, internal approvals and communication with the contract partner.
Even though the original stays binding, the translation is rarely dispensable. For departments to assess opportunities, risks and deadlines in their own language, a correct, understandable version is needed. The basis is a reviewed translation to ISO 17100.
Price, binding force, certification, confidentiality.
What does it cost to have a contract translated?
Contract translations start at €0.08/word. The final price depends on the language combination, volume and the appropriate depth of review. You usually receive a binding fixed-price quote within about 10 minutes during business hours. More on the prices page.
Is the translated version legally binding?
In most international contracts the source version remains the legally binding one, and the translation serves for understanding. Which version takes precedence is governed by a language clause in the contract. A correct translation still matters, so that everyone involved works from the same basis for decisions.
Does my contract need a certified translation?
For most business contracts, no; there it is about understanding the content. A certified translation with the stamp and signature of a sworn translator is only needed when an authority, a court or another official body expressly requires it. You can order common documents certified directly from Juristra.
How do you protect confidential contracts?
tolingo is certified to ISO/IEC 27001. Your contracts are processed encrypted on EU servers, access is limited to the assigned project team, and everyone involved works under confidentiality. Translation memory data also stays EU-hosted and is not used across clients. We sign an NDA before the first upload on request. Details under Security & data protection.
Do you also translate individual clauses or extracts?
Yes. You don't have to have the entire contract translated. Often the translation of individual clauses, annexes or amended passages is enough. Tell us which parts are relevant and we'll quote for those only.
How fast is a contract translation ready?
That depends on volume and language combination. We often deliver shorter contracts within a few working days. With express, same-day delivery is possible depending on the project, without dropping the specialist review.
Is my contract's layout preserved?
Yes. You receive the translation in the same file format as the original. For elaborately designed documents, our layout adaptation makes sure the translated version looks like the source document.
Related services.
The full field of law: pleadings, judgments, expert opinions, compliance.
For contracts an official body requires: sworn translators, stamp and signature.
When it's urgent: prioritised handling, same-day delivery possible.
For law firms and legal departments with ongoing translation needs.
More related services: Specialist translation · Editing & proofreading · Layout adaptation · Glossary creation · Financial translations · all fields.
Get in touch.
Send us your contract or a short description. Your contact will get back to you with a fixed price, delivery date and the appropriate depth of review, confidentially and with no obligation.
- Response in ~10 minutes (within business hours)
- Confidential, NDA on request before the first upload
- Four ISO certifications: 17100, 18587, 9001, 27001
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