Professional translation for the languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia

BCS Translation Services is a Dublin-based practice with 33 years of experience in certified and specialist translation.

We translate Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Montenegrin into English, and English into these languages — serving individual applicants, legal practices, government agencies and multinational organisations with native-speaker accuracy and adherence to the terminology standards regulators expect.

Dublin · Ireland 33 years in practice Associate member, ATII

What We Deliver

BCS certified document translation — accurate, accredited translation for official and regulatory purposes.
Government & public-sector correspondence — precise, culturally informed translation for institutional communication.
Legal, medical & technical texts — specialist wording handled with the rigour and confidentiality.
Simultaneous interpreting — professional interpretation for conferences, events, and extended engagements.
Website, software & multimedia localisation — market-ready content adapted for your target audience.
Proofreading and quality review — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation throughout.

As an Associate Member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters Ireland (ATII), we operate to recognised professional and ethical standards.

Services tailored to institutional requirements

Translation for courts, Departments, regulators and NGOs requires clarity, consistency and appropriate certification. Our workflows are built around accuracy, turnaround expectations and confidentiality.

Certified Translation

Official and certified translations prepared for submission to Irish and international authorities — formatted and certified to meet the precise requirements of the receiving institution, with no ambiguity in wording or presentation.

Public Sector & NGO

Official communications, policy documents, stakeholder submissions, and diaspora-facing information — translated with inclusive, precise terminology and an understanding of the institutional context in which they will be used.

Legal, Medical & Technical

Contracts, tribunal bundles, discharge summaries, technical specifications, and related documentation are handled by experienced translators with specialist knowledge of the relevant terminology, ensuring accurate and clear translations.

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Why Agencies and Regulated Bodies Choose Us

Native-speaker linguists — all translations are produced into the linguist's first language as standard, ensuring natural fluency and cultural precision from the outset.
Over three decades of expert experience — 33 years in certified and specialist translation represents a depth of knowledge, sector familiarity, and consistency of standard that newer providers cannot replicate. Our experience spans legal, medical, technical, and governmental contexts across the BCS language region, giving clients the confidence that their documents are in expert hands.
Reliable communication and realistic scheduling — we are straightforward about capacity, timelines, and complexity, including during peak periods. Deadlines are taken seriously. If a constraint exists, you will know about it at the outset, not after submission. No overpromising; no surprises.

Simultaneous interpreting for major assignments — for large-scale events and extended engagements (minimum two days), we provide professional simultaneous interpreting to institutional and conference standards. Contact us to discuss your requirements →
Established professional standing — as Associate Members of ATII, the professional association for translators and interpreters in Ireland, our work is grounded in recognised ethical and professional standards.
Transparent, competitive pricing — every quotation is clear and itemised, with scope, certification requirements, and turnaround time priced upfront. You can compare our rates against any provider on a genuine like-for-like basis. Request a quotation →

Organisations we have worked with in Ireland include

Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Justice
Department of Education
Department of Health & HSE
EU
UN
The Courts Service
An Garda Síochána
Law firms and private clients

Testimonials

BCS Translation Services' translator was one of a very small number who we used to translate important documents including documents required by various public bodies in Ireland and Agency publications and information aimed at the Bosnian community. Her work was always of the highest quality and her skills and ability were widely recognised both within the Agency and by all of the various officials of other public bodies with whom she came into contact including the Department of Health, various Health Boards, the Department of Education and FAS.

I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a person who has the necessary skills and aptitudes to provide a very professional translating service.

John O'Neill, LL.B M.S.Sc, Chief Executive, of the former Refugee Agency

(a government agency under the Department of Foreign Affairs)