Global LTS is a UK-based translation agency providing professional written translation services across 120+ languages. We hold ISO 17100:2015 certification, meaning every translation we deliver goes through a mandatory two-stage process: translation by a qualified subject-specialist, followed by independent revision by a second linguist.
If you are not yet sure which type of translation service you need, this page will help you find the right one.
Translation is not a single service. The right approach depends on your document type, the intended use, and whether the translation needs to carry any form of official status. Below is a guide to our main service areas.
Required when a translated document must be submitted to an official body. UKVI visa and immigration applications, UK courts, ENIC academic recognition, local authorities, and consulates all require translations accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy. Our certified translation services cover all document types accepted by these bodies.
For contracts, court bundles, litigation documents, witness statements, patents, and cross-border legal correspondence. Legal translation requires translators with both linguistic credentials and a working knowledge of the relevant legal system. Our legal translation services cover Common Law and Civil Law jurisdictions.
For clinical trial documentation, pharmaceutical product information, NHS patient records, GP referrals, GMC registration documents, and private medical reports. Our medical translation services are delivered by translators with relevant clinical or scientific qualifications.
For instructions for use, labelling, regulatory technical files, and packaging translated for EU MDR, IVDR, and UKCA compliance. Our medical device translation services support manufacturers through the full regulatory documentation process.
For engineering manuals, machinery documentation, CAD drawing annotations, Bills of Materials, and safety data sheets. Our technical translation services use translators with engineering and manufacturing sector experience.
For annual reports, IFRS and GAAP compliance documents, M&A due diligence files, investment prospectuses, and KIIDs. Our financial translation services cover the full range of regulated and non-regulated financial content.
For multilingual websites, product listings, landing pages, and digital marketing content. Our website translation services address both linguistic accuracy and cultural adaptation for target markets.
For course content, SCORM modules, LMS materials, and instructional video scripts. Our e-learning translation services include voice-over coordination and on-screen text formatting.
For product labels, food packaging, in-store materials, and e-commerce catalogues. Our retail translation services cover regulatory labelling requirements for EU and UK markets.
For CAD drawings, UKCA and CE marking documentation, technical specifications, and engineering standards. Our engineering translation services include DTP support for complex technical formats.
For clinical trial documents, patient-reported outcome instruments, and pharmaceutical regulatory submissions requiring independent accuracy verification. Our back translation services follow WHO and ICH E6 guidelines and produce fully documented reconciliation packages.
For independent quality review of translations produced elsewhere, or machine translation post-editing. Our translation proofreading services apply the ISO 17100:2015 revision standard to existing translated content.
For documents with same day or next day deadlines. Our quick translation services cover urgent certified, legal, and business translation with turnaround confirmed before work begins.
We translate to and from 120+ languages, including all major European languages, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, and many more. For less common language pairs, contact us to confirm translator availability before committing to an external deadline.
Every translation at Global LTS follows a two-stage ISO 17100:2015 workflow. A subject-specialist translator produces the initial translation. A second, independent linguist then reviews it against the source document, checking for accuracy, terminology consistency, register, and completeness. No translation is delivered after a single pass by a single translator.
For specialist content in legal, medical, financial, and technical fields, translators are matched to projects based on their subject-matter credentials, not just their language pair.
Tell us your document type, language pair, and deadline and we will respond with a quote and confirmed turnaround. For projects where you are not yet sure which service applies, contact us and we will advise on the right approach before work begins.
To request written translation services from Global LTS, you can contact us via phone, email, or our website’s enquiry form. Our dedicated team will guide you through the process, discuss your project requirements, and provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Absolutely, Global LTS offers certified translations for official documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, and immigration documents.
Our certified translations are completed by native speakers and are suitable for official, legal, and consular purposes.
Global LTS understands the importance of both fidelity and transparency in translation. While we do offer ‘word-for-word translation’ for contexts where a literal, or ‘metaphrase’, approach is necessary, our primary goal is to ensure that translations are not only accurate but also culturally appropriate. This means that, depending on the project’s requirements, we might adapt our translations to maintain the original text’s meaning while ensuring that the translation reads naturally in the target language.
At Global LTS, we understand the importance of confidentiality. We have strict protocols in place to safeguard the privacy of your vital documents.
Our translators adhere to confidentiality agreements, and we can also provide additional non-disclosure agreements upon request to further protect your sensitive information.
We cover over 120 languages. Below are the most frequently requested languages: