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 trade 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, and our 245 members provide translation, interpreting and other language services to businesses and public sector authorities across the UK and the world. 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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2026 UK Language Industry Survey Is Now Open
The ATC has launched its 2026 UK Language Industry Survey, and is inviting UK-based language service companies to take part…
Going Global in November 2026
The ATC is delighted to announce a fresh partnership with Going Global Live, the leading export trade show, which returns to London ExCeL on the 11th & 12th of…
TranslateAble is the ATC’s Member of the Month
The ATC’s Member of the Month in July 2026 is TranslateAble, an LSC solely dedicated to providing language solutions for…
ATC ISO News: Focus on Interpreting
Welcome to the latest ATC ISO News! In this article, we give you a comprehensive tour of ISO standards for…
Advocacy in Action: The Importance of Language Learning
Advocacy in action is about proactive engagement and raising our voices where it makes a difference. When it comes to…
ATC Awarded John Sykes Memorial Prize for Excellence by ITI
The ATC is absolutely delighted to share that it has been selected as the winner of this year’s John Sykes…
Association of Translation Companies Partners
The ATC’s Technology and Associate Partners provide outstanding products, services and solutions that make sense to language service companies.