Traditional Chinese Translation Services
Professional translation services for businesses and individuals reaching Traditional Chinese-speaking markets in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Locate Translate provides certified Traditional Chinese translation services for legal, medical, financial, and business documents. Our team of native linguists ensures your content resonates with audiences in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau—where Traditional Chinese characters are the standard written form.
Understanding Traditional Chinese Markets
Traditional Chinese is distinct from Simplified Chinese (used in Mainland China). If you’re expanding into:
- Taiwan — Official language for business, legal, and government documents
- Hong Kong — Required for legal contracts, marketing, and official communications
- Macau — Essential for gaming, hospitality, and financial services sectors
Your content needs native Traditional Chinese translators who understand the cultural nuances of each market. A direct translation from Simplified Chinese won’t work—the character sets, idioms, and cultural references differ significantly.
Our Services
Document Translation
Legal contracts and agreements
Medical and pharmaceutical documents
Financial reports and statements
Technical manuals and specifications
Marketing materials and website content
Certified Translation Officially certified translations accepted by UK government bodies, universities, courts, and immigration services. Each certified translation includes our company stamp, translator signature, and statement of accuracy.
Localisation We adapt your content for specific Traditional Chinese markets—not just translate word-for-word. This includes adjusting for cultural preferences, local idioms, and regional terminology differences between Taiwan and Hong Kong audiences.
Additional Language Services
- Interpreting (phone, video, and in-person)
- Transcription from audio/video
- Subtitling and voice-over
How It Works
Submit your documents
Upload files or describe your project. We accept all formats including PDF, Word, and scanned documents.
Receive your quote
We’ll respond within 2 hours with transparent pricing based on word count, complexity, and turnaround time.
Translation begins
A native Traditional Chinese translator with expertise in your industry completes the work. A second linguist reviews for quality.
Delivery
Receive your completed translation by email, formatted to match your original document.
Standard turnaround: 48-72 hours
Express service: 24 hours available
Urgent projects: Same-day service for smaller documents
Our Credentials
ISO 17100:2015 Certified — The international standard for translation services, ensuring qualified translators, defined processes, and quality checks.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified — Quality management certification demonstrating consistent service delivery.
Native Translators Only — Every Traditional Chinese project is completed by a native speaker with subject-matter expertise. Our translators include qualified legal professionals, medical practitioners, and financial specialists.
Industries We Serve
| Industry | What We Translate |
|---|---|
| Legal | Contracts, court documents, patents, immigration papers |
| Medical & Pharma | Clinical trials, patient information, regulatory submissions |
| Financial | Annual reports, investment documents, compliance materials |
| Marketing | Campaigns, websites, product descriptions, social media |
| Technology | Software UI, user manuals, technical documentation |
| Market Research | Surveys, focus group transcripts, reports |
Pricing
We offer transparent, fixed pricing for certified translations:
- Certified translation: £25 per page (standard 48-72hr)
- Express service: +50% (24hr turnaround)
- Volume discounts: Available for 5,000+ words
For specialised or complex projects, we provide custom quotes based on your specific requirements.
FAQs
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is Traditional Chinese used?
Traditional Chinese characters are the standard written form in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia predominantly use Simplified Chinese. If you’re unsure which your project requires, we can advise based on your target audience.
What's the difference between Traditional and Simplified Chinese?
They use different character sets—Traditional characters are more complex and have remained largely unchanged for centuries, while Simplified characters were introduced in Mainland China in the 1950s to improve literacy. Beyond characters, there are vocabulary and stylistic differences between regions.
Can you translate from Simplified to Traditional Chinese?
Yes. We can convert Simplified Chinese content to Traditional Chinese, though this requires more than character conversion—our translators adjust vocabulary, idioms, and cultural references appropriate to your target market (Taiwan vs. Hong Kong, for example).
Are your translations certified?
Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by UK Visas and Immigration, NARIC, universities, courts, and government bodies. Each translation includes a signed statement of accuracy and our company stamp.
How do you ensure quality?
Every translation follows our ISO-certified process: translation by a native speaker with subject expertise, review by a second qualified linguist, and final quality check before delivery.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept all common formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, and scanned documents. We return translations in your preferred format, matching the original layout where possible.
Get Started
Ready to discuss your Traditional Chinese translation project?
Email: hello@locatetranslate.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)208 609 4852
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm GMT (urgent requests handled 24/7)