Subcontracting work

If you pass work to another translator, you remain responsible for its quality, unless the client has agreed otherwise.

Good practice

Tell the client, check the subcontractor's qualifications, agree terms in writing and pay them on time.

Good to know

• The code applies to everything you do as a translator or interpreter, including unpaid work.
• Breaking the law in your professional work is also a breach of the code.
• Panels of the Professional Conduct Committee always include at least one lay member.

Downloads

• Complaints procedure (PDF, 220 KB) (members only)
• Code of Professional Conduct (PDF, 7 KB)

Page last reviewed 14 December 2025