RobinB Dec 8, 2013:

Why not check primary sources? Here's what the guidance on "Incorporation and Names" from Companies House in the UK has to say:

"The memorandum of association confirms the subscribers' intention to form a company and become members of that company on formation."

This shows clearly that the correct English term is "form" (and "formation"), which is what is generally also what is used in translation. Terms like "found" and "foundation" tend to be restricted to translatorese.

lennartm (asker) Dec 7, 2013:

thanks a lot, thats extremely helpful! I had a look through a previous translation I did and realized I also used establishment in this context, so I went with this. thanks again :)

Sabine Reynaud Dec 7, 2013:

I was also hesitant about the word found. It does not sound right. Although legal jargon can be awkward. What is a little bit odd is the fact that the sentence talks about one founder. You need more than one person to form a PLC. Therefore I would guess these are still preliminary steps, perhaps needed to be taken by the partners, before the corporation can be registered.

Edith Kelly Dec 7, 2013:

sorry of establishing

Edith Kelly Dec 7, 2013:

Asker I personally do not like the "found" bit. I would prefer - since you say it is a public limited corporation - establishment. The wish to establish - establishment intention. Or: As the founders expressed the intention of establish a xxx, the