Financial statement translation

Financial Statement Translation

Professional financial statement translation for balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, statements of changes in equity, notes to the accounts and other financial reporting documents. Upload your files online and receive a clear quote before you order.

Balance sheets Income statements Cash flow statements Annual financial reporting
Financial reporting documents

Financial statement translation for accounting, audit and business use

Financial statements combine accounting terminology, figures, tables, reporting periods, notes and cross-references. The translation should preserve the meaning and structure of the source document so that readers can compare translated content with the original financial information.

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Company financial statements

Annual and interim statements prepared for companies, shareholders, banks, investors and business partners.

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Accounting terminology

Assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses, profit, cash flows and related financial terminology.

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Certified formats where required

Formal translation options can be reviewed when the document is submitted to an authority, court, bank or other institution.

Important: if the receiving institution has specific requirements, send those instructions with the documents before ordering.
Statements we translate

Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and notes

Financial statement translation can involve one document or a complete set of annual or interim reporting materials.

Balance sheet

Assets, liabilities, equity, current and non-current items, totals and related notes.

Income statement

Revenue, operating costs, financial income, taxes, profit and loss figures.

Cash flow statement

Operating, investing and financing cash flows together with opening and closing balances.

Statement of changes in equity

Share capital, reserves, retained earnings, profit allocation and other equity movements.

Notes to financial statements

Accounting policies, explanatory notes, disclosures, related-party information and supporting details.

Annual reports

Financial sections of annual reports, management commentary and supporting financial disclosures.

Audit-related financial files

Financial statements prepared for audit review together with related notes and supporting financial records.

Interim financial statements

Quarterly, half-year and other interim reporting packages used for internal or external financial review.

Figures and tables

Preserve figures, references and financial structure

Financial statements are highly structured documents. Figures, column headings, reporting periods, references and notes should remain easy to compare with the source file.

  • Figures and totals
  • Accounting line items
  • Reporting periods and dates
  • Currency references
  • Footnotes and cross-references
  • Table headings and financial labels
Editable files

Source files can simplify complex financial tables

If an editable source file is available, send it together with the PDF. This can make extensive tables and multi-page financial reports easier to process.

If only a scanned PDF is available, send it anyway. We will review readability and formatting before preparing the quote.

Accounting terminology

Consistent accounting terminology across the financial statement

Financial reporting uses recurring terms across balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and notes. Terminology should remain consistent throughout the document set.

Assets and liabilities

Current and non-current assets, provisions, liabilities and other balance-sheet terminology.

Revenue and expenses

Sales, operating expenses, finance costs, taxes and profit-and-loss terminology.

Equity and cash flows

Share capital, reserves, retained earnings and operating, investing and financing cash-flow terminology.

For recurring reporting: send previous approved translations, bilingual templates or terminology lists if your organization uses them.
Online workflow

How financial statement translation works

The workflow depends on the language pair, file format, document length, table complexity, certification requirements and deadline.

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Upload the files

Send the complete statement, including notes and relevant supporting pages.

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Scope review

We review the language pair, file structure, volume, tables, formatting and intended use.

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Translation and review

Financial terminology, figures, headings, references and notes are translated and checked.

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Delivery

The translation is delivered in the agreed digital or paper format.

Common use cases

Financial statement translation for audits, investors and cross-border business

Translated financial statements may be used in many commercial, institutional and corporate procedures.

Audit review

Financial statements and notes translated for audit teams and cross-border review.

Investor review

Financial reporting translated for shareholders, investors and potential partners.

Banking procedures

Company financial statements submitted as part of financing or banking procedures.

Tenders and procurement

Financial reporting translated for qualification, tender or procurement processes.

Corporate reporting

Financial statements used for internal multinational or group-level reporting.

Due diligence

Financial documents reviewed during transactions, acquisitions or business verification.

Foreign subsidiaries

Financial reporting exchanged between entities operating in different countries.

Official procedures

Financial statements submitted to institutions that require documents in another language.

Bank statement vs. financial statement

A bank statement is not the same as a financial statement

A bank statement records activity on a bank account. A financial statement reports the financial position and performance of a company or organization. These are different document types and should remain on separate service pages.

Financial statement translation

Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, equity statements and notes.

Bank statement translation

Individual bank account statements, transaction histories and proof-of-funds documents.

Certified financial statements

Certified translation where a formal procedure requires it

Some institutions require a certified or sworn translation when financial statements are submitted for official purposes. Requirements vary between countries and receiving organizations.

Send the institution’s written instructions before ordering so the appropriate translation format can be confirmed.

Standard business use

Not every financial statement requires certification

Financial statements used internally, for business communication, due diligence or investor review may not require a formal certified format.

The receiving party should confirm the required form before the translation is prepared.

Formatting and readability

Keep financial tables easy to compare with the source

Dense financial statements can contain dozens of rows, multiple reporting periods and extensive notes. Clear formatting helps reviewers compare translated figures and terminology with the original document.

When layout reconstruction is required, send editable source files wherever possible.

Pricing and turnaround

What affects financial statement translation cost?

The price depends on the language pair, document volume, table complexity, file format, terminology, certification requirements, layout work and deadline.

Upload the complete file set so we can review the actual scope before preparing the quote.

Related services

Related financial and business translation services

Use the dedicated service below when your project extends beyond company financial statements into broader finance, banking, business or certified-document translation.

FAQ

Financial Statement Translation — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, certification and pricing.

What is financial statement translation?

Financial statement translation is the translation of documents such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, statements of changes in equity and notes to the accounts.

What financial statements can you translate?

We can review annual and interim balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, equity statements, notes and related financial reporting documents.

Can you translate annual financial statements?

Yes. Annual financial statements and related notes can be translated as a complete reporting package.

Can you translate audited financial statements?

Yes. Financial statements prepared for audit review can be translated together with relevant notes and supporting financial documentation.

What is the difference between a bank statement and a financial statement?

A bank statement records activity on a bank account. A financial statement reports the financial position and performance of a company or organization.

Can financial statement translations be certified?

Yes, where the relevant language pair and jurisdiction allow it. The receiving institution should confirm whether a certified or sworn translation is required.

Can you preserve the original table structure?

Depending on the source file, formatting and layout work can be included. Editable files are particularly useful for complex financial tables.

Can you use terminology from previous financial reports?

Yes. Previous approved translations, bilingual templates and terminology lists can be used as reference material to improve consistency across reporting periods.

How much does financial statement translation cost?

Cost depends on the language pair, document volume, table complexity, file format, terminology, certification requirements, layout work and deadline.

How do I request a financial statement translation quote?

Upload the complete financial statement through the online quote form and include the source language, target language, intended use, deadline and any formal or formatting requirements.

Upload your financial statement and get a quote online

Send your balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, equity statement, notes or complete annual financial report. We will review the scope, language pair, formatting and deadline before preparing a clear quote.