In Switzerland translation quotes are based on the estimated* number of lines in the target text as well as the complexity of language used. A line averages about 55 characters (with spaces). Translating advertising copy forms an exception as it is charged at an hourly rate. Editing and proofreading is also charged on an hourly basis.

* the invoice is based on the actual number of lines

Translation

General and specialized texts (except advertising copy/CVs)

	Regular	Specialized	Text Adaptation
German-English	CHF 3.00 per line	CHF 3.50 per line	CHF 4.30 per line
English-German	CHF 3.00 per line	CHF 3.50 per line
French-German Italian-German	CHF 3.00 per line	CHF 3.50 per line

Advertising copy

CHF 90.00 per hour

Minimum charge: CHF 90.00

To receive a quick quote please send us your documents in Word file format. Text that is sent in PPD (Powerpoint), Excel or another format needs to be checked first for suitability.

Notarized / Certified Translations

CHF 60.00 for the first notarization (translation costs additional). Further documents CHF 30.00 per document. Cost for apostille certifications upon request.

Editing

CHF 80.00 per hour

Minimum charge: CHF 90.00

Proofreading

CHF 90.00 per hour

Minimum charge: CHF 90.00

Copywriting

CHF 120.00 per hour
Minimum charge: CHF 120.00 

Express charge

As a rule assignments are planned so that they can be completed during normal work hours. Should, however, a customer make changes to the original order and not be able to extend the original delivery date, an express charge in the amount of 50% will be invoiced for the additional work.