1. Portland-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 0%. Local jurisdictions in Portland may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: OR statute Or. Rev. Stat. §82.010 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% 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 Portland
Net 30 is standard for translators.0 Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Portland 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
Portland
State
OR
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%