Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court rules that translators only get to enjoy the tax breaks simplified accounting, and other admin perks that come with qualifying as a freelance business if they do all the translation themselves. A two-person agency that outsourced work was hit with back taxes. Continue reading
Belgium-based Xplanation gets second German hub with acquisition of Munich-based LSP Matrix. CEO Steven Van Lint pegs consolidated revenue at EUR 25m; says Matrix founders will stay on board as COO and CTO of combined organization. Continue reading
Feature on freelance translator in German weekly newspaper’s series on where university graduates should start a career in triggers fierce debate on rates, payment terms, and translation speed. Continue reading
Ricarda Essrich, named First Chair of North Rhine-Westphalia Chapter of Germany’s BDÜ, speaks on the fast changing freelance environment, alarming price developments, and emerging opportunities through technology. Continue reading
Germany’s Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) publishes the 5th edition of its rate survey; median price per word for translators approx. EUR 0.15, daily rates for conference interpreters around EUR 730. Continue reading
Daily newspaper Die Welt says interpreters contracted by Germany’s Federal Migration Office are “dangerously powerful”. Continue reading
UK-retailers Boden and Wiggle get gold stars in e-commerce localization study, while Burberry, Feelunique, and All Saints flounder. Continue reading
Plunet hires three new staff for localization management, frontend, and CAT software development four months after hiring for product management and implementation. Continue reading
New language center in Egypt, MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese) in the UK, and Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies in the US. Continue reading
E-discovery and document review service provider Kroll Ontrack has announced the launch of its Germany-based document review services. Continue reading
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