Catalan translation agency

• Doing business in Catalonia

  If you think about Catalonia and Barcelona, you may not immediately consider the business opportunities there. Most people think about the sunny climate, football, art, and creativity. But Catalonia is, in fact, one of the most important economic destinations in Spain. Only the Basque Country approaches its productivity figures. A great many companies from abroad have selected Catalonia as a region in Spain in which they invest and conduct business on a daily basis.

  Economically strong

  Catalonia is Spain's import and export hub. One in five companies in the region export abroad, with EU countries as the main destinations. Principally, it is the products of technological companies which are being exported. Almost a quarter of foreign companies that have invested in Spain have chosen to do so in Catalonia, where they then offer their wares to the rest of Spain. The infrastructure in Catalonia provides a sound base for foreign investors. The international harbours, airports, and an extensive network of modern railways and motorways make the entire region accessible for the whole world. It’s not for nothing that many international congresses and trade fairs are organised in Barcelona.

  Doing business with Catalans is not very difficult, but there are a few things a businessman or woman should bear in mind if they want to be successful. Our experts provide you with the most important tips and tricks for doing business successfully in Catalonia.

  Tip 1: Check opening times

  In Catalonia, most companies open very early and close for a few hours in the afternoon. Many government bodies and banks also close at 2:00 p.m. but don’t open again for the rest of the day. This can be even earlier in the summer months. So, to avoid disappointment, it’s a good idea to check on the opening times for those companies with which you want to do business.

  Tip 2: Dress formally

  Spanish people wear business suits, and Catalans are no different. During meetings, men and women wear formal attire, and you would do well to do the same, even in the summer months.

  Tip 3: Take your time

  When you’re introduced to a Catalan, just shaking hands isn’t enough. Take the time to talk and ask about the other person’s family, children, and social activities. Catalonians attach great importance to social contact, and honest interest and openness will be rewarded.

  Tip 4: Hierarchy

  Most companies in Catalonia are hierarchical, and the boss makes the decisions. And because you won’t always get to speak to him or her, it can mean long and complicated negotiations or exchanges of documents, particularly with government bodies. A network of business people who know the right people is crucial.

  Tip 5: A good translation agency

  The main language of communication in Catalonia is Spanish, but Catalan is also used widely. Speaking Spanish isn’t difficult for many people, but reading and writing are a different story. A good translation agency is essential, particularly for business documents such as quotations, proposals, terms and conditions, and contracts.

  Translating documents into and from Catalan

  Our agency will translate your documents correctly and professionally into Catalan and/or Spanish. As well as general business documents, our expert translators can also help you with industry-specific translations such as medical records, technical specifications and legal correspondence, and even sworn translations. Even private individuals can make use of our services. If you’re considering buying a house in Catalonia, get your contracts professionally and quickly translated into English. Ask for a quotation for translations into or from Catalan and/or Spanish:

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• English-Catalan

  English and Catalan have few similarities. There are sporadic English loan words in Catalan, and both languages belong to the same family, but they don’t have much more in common. However, speakers of the respective languages often have to deal with each other. English is, of course, spoken by many people, and thanks to the internationalisation of business and political collaboration also taking place around the rest of the world, Catalonians often find themselves confronted with English. However, translation is often necessary to make something clear when that happens. You can rely on us when you need English language documents translated into Catalan. Thanks to our years of experience with both languages, we know precisely what’s needed to get a document translated just as it needs to be. And we also use this experience to ensure you get the right translator for the job.

  Translators with specialisations

  There are thousands of translators worldwide, but our agency only works with the best. Quite rightly, we apply strict requirements to ensure this is indeed the case, and this can only be to the advantage of the translations we provide. One of the requirements is that our translators specialise in a certain field of expertise. Our extensive network and translator specialisations mean we have at least one translator with extensive experience in every field. There are, for instance, translators who practically only ever work on legal texts, but there are also translators who specialise in material for the tourist industry. Another requirement we apply to our translators is that they are native speakers of the target language. In this case, it means that as well as having a perfect command of the English language, the translator is also a native speaker of Catalan.

  Project managers

  If you’re curious, you can always look around our website, but if you want a quick answer to a question, you can always contact one of our project managers. They are there for you every day and will provide you with all the information you need. You can also simply ask for a no-obligation quotation. You just have to send us the document you want to be translated via the website, and we’ll ensure that you get an entirely obligation-free quotation.

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• Spanish-Catalan

  Spanish and Catalan speakers come into contact with each other in daily life and often have to deal with each other in political collaboration and business negotiations. The languages are related, of course, but they are not always mutually intelligible. The similarities can lead to huge misunderstandings. That’s why translations are often so important. Our agency can help you translate documents from Spanish into Catalan. We’ve been active in the translation industry for a long time, and this means that we have built up an extremely extensive network which consists of the best translators around the world. These translators have years of experience with these two languages, which means they can ensure you get just the translation you need.

  Specialist translators

  One of the great advantages of working with our agency is that you can choose from many different translators, all of whom are subject to our strict requirements. This means that you can be sure that the translators who work for us can carry out their work to perfection. One of the requirements we apply to our translators is that they speak the translation's target language as natives. In this case, it means that the translator who translates your documents from Spanish into Catalan speaks Catalan as a native as well as having an excellent command of Spanish. This means that the translator is in an excellent position to know how the message in the text can best be conveyed. This is not the only advantage our translators offer, however. They also specialise in various fields of expertise. For practically every area of expertise, there’s a translator available who is a specialist.

  Learn more

  If you would like to know more about our translation services, look around our website, and if you have a specific question, you can contact one of our project managers. They are ready every day to answer any questions you may have. You can instead simply ask for a no-obligation quotation - that’s no problem at all. Just fill in the form on our website, and we’ll return an entirely no-obligation quotation.

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