FAQ by Translators regarding Administrative Matters

1) Do I have to invoice Agostini & Associati Srl for every job I do?

2) When will I be paid for my work?

3) What should I pay attention to when preparing my invoice?

4) To whom should I send my invoice?

5) Can I issue pro forma invoices?

6) What is included in the agreed fee?                                                 [ Italian Version ]

1) Do I have to invoice Agostini & Associati Srl for every job I do?
No, we only accept one invoice a month, which should be issued in the first few days after the close of the month in question, and which should include all of the work carried out in this month. Every job should be accompanied by a reference number and fee..
 

2) When will I be paid for my work?
Payment takes place 90 days end of month following delivery of the work.

3) What should I pay attention to when preparing my invoice?
That the heading has all of your personal information: Name, Surname, Address, VAT number (if applicable) and Tax Code. If you are applying a withholding tax, the place and date of birth must also be specified). If you issue an invoice (i.e. you possess a VAT number), the invoice number and correct date must be indicated. If you are issuing a receipt for payment (i.e. you do not possess a VAT number) only the date needs to be indicated. Pay attention to legal wording for any possible exemptions (withholding tax, VAT application etc.).

4) To whom should I send my invoice?
Agostini & Associati Srl receives invoices by email at the following address: : amministrazione@agostiniassociati.com 
 

5) Can I issue pro forma invoices?
Yes, but pro forma invoices must be replaced with a definitive invoice before the expiry of the payment. Agostini & Associati will not make payments in the case of pro forma invoices. Payments will only be made against definitive invoices.

6) What is included in the agreed fee?
The fee indicated in the invoice and established upon acceptance of the job is inclusive of the 4% Social Security contribution and is always net of VAT and gross of Withholding Tax (only for those resident in Italy).

We kindly advise translators resident in extra-Cee countries to ask for invoice payments via paypal, for a maximum amount of Euro 300.00.