Annual Report Translation Services

No. An annual report includes narrative sections like the CEO letter, strategy, governance, and ESG, while a financial report focuses on statements and notes. Expect more words, visuals, and brand tone. A typical annual report runs 50–200 pages and can include dozens of charts and tables. Larger scope means more review and DTP time. To plan time, use an estimated 1,500 to 3,000 words per translator per day and add extra days for review of tables and exhibits. Confirm if a regulator expects English, ESEF, or a host-country language before you finalize scope. Tomedes assigns financial linguists and a DTP specialist so narrative, figures, and footnotes read clearly and look consistent.

Translation helps investors, employees, customers, media, and regulators read the same message in their language. It reduces misunderstandings and lets markets share your results quickly. Many global filers submit in several countries, so language and format matter. A translated report can also support fundraising and PR. Typical benefits include easier analyst coverage, faster media pickup, and better local employer branding. Share the last report and a glossary to shorten review time. Decide which sections must be translated first, then align dates with your filing calendar. Tomedes delivers accurate financial terminology in 270+ languages with two-step QA and 24/7 project management.

Cost depends on word count, language pair, subject complexity, DTP, and speed. Most programs price per word, with specialty finance at the higher end, and add hours for multilingual DTP. Charts, scanned pages, and complex tables add layout time. Bilingual review and brand edits also affect budget. Ask for a per-section quote and a bundle that lists translation, revision, and DTP separately. Share page counts and sample files to avoid surprises. Request a rush option only for sections that cannot slip. Tomedes provides transparent per-word quotes and DTP estimates so finance and IR teams can choose the right scope for budget and deadline.

Any organization with stakeholders in more than one language benefits from translation. This includes listed companies, foreign private issuers, global subsidiaries, investment funds, and NGOs with cross-border donors. If an exchange, regulator, bank, or rating agency expects disclosures in their language, translation prevents delays. Investor relations teams also translate to support roadshows and press coverage in new markets. Start with your shareholder register and key markets, then prioritize languages by audience size and timing. Confirm the language used by your exchange or agency and the file format they require. Tomedes supports financial and IR teams with specialist translators and rapid turnarounds during peak reporting.

Usually no. For most filings the requirement is the correct language and the right format, not a certificate. Some jurisdictions accept English only, while others expect the local language. If a body requests sworn or certified translation for specific exhibits, confirm it in writing. Ask whether a translator declaration, company letterhead, or notarization is needed. Keep a chain of custody for sensitive drafts and store final PDFs and source files. When in doubt, ask the exchange or authority before signing off. Tomedes can provide certified translations when requested and prepares regulator-ready files while keeping your review and approval steps intact.

Plan one to two weeks with a small team, depending on density, charts, and late changes. Timelines shift with word count, hours for DTP, reviewer availability, and parallel work by several linguists. Narrative pages move faster than tables, footnotes, and scanned exhibits. A simple benchmark uses 1,500 to 3,000 words per translator per day, then adds time for revision and layout. If you must hit a fixed date, lock scope, freeze a glossary, and schedule daily handoffs. Share live files early so DTP can progress in parallel. Tomedes scales team size, reports daily progress, and staggers delivery so legal and finance can review without bottlenecks

Your layout must survive translation, especially with XHTML and iXBRL tagging. Work in source design files, extract charts for bilingual edits, and protect tags so numbers and labels remain aligned. Use a glossary to keep recurring terms consistent across tables, callouts, and footnotes. Run a preflight check for fonts and figure captions, then validate XHTML or iXBRL if your market requires it. Ask for a bilingual PDF proof for sign-off, then export regulator-ready packages. Tomedes pairs financial translators with multilingual DTP specialists and returns tagged, brand-consistent files that match the source layout, ready for filing or for your IR site.