Finances for freelance translators

A freelance translator is both linguist and entrepreneur, and must therefore manage their own finances. Even if some tasks are outsourced, you’ll still make many financial decisions—from overall strategy to purchases like a printer.

• Bookkeeping / Accounting

• Payment methods

• How much do freelance translators earn?

• Taxes and social security

• Saving & retirement

• Deductible expenses (Spain)

  1. Home office depreciation (Spain)

• How to set your translation rate

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