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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 End of Year Report 2023

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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UK Export Academy – Get Involved

The ATC’s Commercial Collaborations open up real and tangible business opportunities for member companies. We partner with the Department for…

IMD Translation is the ATC’s Member of the Month

The ATC’s Member of the Month in February 2024 is IMD Translation, a specialist language service company initially established by…

ATC & Partner Events 2024

In 2024, the ATC’s event focus is firmly on providing topical, impactful business support to member companies. Save these dates:…

Exclusive to ATC Members: UK Language Services Pricing 2024

UK Language Services Pricing 2024 Survey Open In 2020, the ATC and Nimdzi Insights charted UK pricing trends across commercial…

Debt Collection Guide

In an economically challenging business landscape, overlong payment terms, delays in invoice payments, debt collection efforts, and bad debts can…

Language Services a Key Indicator of Business Climate

The ATC is partnering with the Department for Business and Trade to provide insights into the business climate for professional…

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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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