Why do translation agencies get paid late and how can they fix it?

The most common culprits are corporate payment cycles (30–60 days is standard for many clients), invoice errors that restart the approval process, and communication gaps between your team and the client's finance department. The fix: clear payment terms set before the project starts, error-free automated invoicing, and payment reminders that go out without anyone having to remember. For large projects, requesting a 30–50% advance immediately improves your cash position.