Q1148. How to get a NAATI translation for a Thai freelance service contract or consultancy agreement?

Answered by NAATI Certified Practitioner · NYC Visa & Translation

You can obtain a NAATI-certified translation of a Thai freelance or consultancy agreement by submitting the complete contract to a translator certified for Thai into English. Include statements of work, fee schedules, amendments, and signature pages rather than only the first page. Provide passport spellings, registered business names, and explanations of industry abbreviations where available. The translation should preserve distinctions between an independent contractor and an employee, as well as payment terms, deliverables, working periods, and termination provisions. For a skills assessment, check the relevant assessing authority’s evidence requirements: a contract alone may not demonstrate that the work was actually performed or paid. Invoices, payment records, and client references may also be requested and need separate translation if written in Thai.