1. Albany-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 4%. Local jurisdictions in Albany may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: NY statute NY Gen. Oblig. Law §5-501 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 2% per month.
2. Standard translator line items
- Per-word translation — billed by word (~$0.18 default).
- Editing / proofreading — billed by word (~$0.06 default).
- Certified translation — billed by flat.
- Rush fee — billed by pct.
3. Payment terms that work in Albany
Net 30 is standard for translators.0 Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Albany customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
Court and USCIS work requires certified or sworn translator status (varies by jurisdiction). ATA certification widely recognized.
Metro
Albany
State
NY
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%