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The ATC is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.

About the ATC

The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is a professional membership association representing the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. The ATC is the leading voice for companies operating in the UK’s language services industry.

ATC membership is recognised as the mark of quality-managed language services. The ATC defines standards of excellence for language service companies by promoting quality-driven services and best practice.

The ATC influences the advancement of language service companies and the language services industry through its research, initiatives and activities, in collaboration with its stakeholders.

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Read more about the benefits of ATC membership and join as Accredited or Associate Member.

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Find a Language Service Company

Find the perfect language service company partner in the ATC’s Member Directory.

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LO-C 30 Report

Language capabilities are a key driver for UK SME export success. Companies making use of translation are 30% more successful in exporting than those who do not.

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Crisis Language Support

The most powerful way to help people in a crisis is to provide support and information in their own language – but the challenge that authorities.

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ATC Certification

ATC Certification provides industry-expert ISO certification services and training to language service companies worldwide. Get in touch to discuss ISO certification!

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ATC Training

PM Training Course

Our PM Training Course trains job-ready PMs who understand the language services industry, and saves you the time and effort.

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UK Language Industry Services Report 2023

A snapshot of the state of the language services industry in the United Kingdom, it’s size and shape, trends, challenges and opportunities.

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ATC YEARLY REPORT 2022

ATC End of Year Report 2022

The ATC’s End of Year Report looks back at the year’s activities, collaborations and projects by the ATC and its community of members.

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Creative Words is the ATC’s Member of the Month

The ATC’s Member of the Month in November 2023 is , Creative Words an Italian powerhouse of cutting-edge, tech-enabled language…

10 Recommendations for Translation and Interpreting in the Public Sector

A new Working Together White Paper sets out urgent recommendations for tackling immediate challenges around procurement and provision of language…

Crisis Language Support

The most powerful way to help people in a crisis is to provide support and information in their own language…

What’s going on in language services?

The word on the street is that business is not good, that the economic downturn is making itself felt at…

Certification of Translations Update November 2023

The ATC’s Certification Stamp signals to UK authorities that a translation of an official document has been carried out by…

Global Horizons: Unlocking Britain’s Export Potential Showcases International Trade Insights in Collaboration with Leading Industry Bodies

LONDON, UK – A ground-breaking documentary series, “Global Horizons: Unlocking Britain’s Export Potential,” is set to provide a captivating exploration…

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The ATC’s Technology and Associate Partners provide outstanding products, services and solutions that make sense to language service companies.

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