THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF A LETTER

Business name
Sender’s address

(note: this information is often replaced by a printed letterheading)

Reference code

Date

CLASSIFICATION

TYPE OF DESPATCH METHOD

Recipient’s name
Recipient’s address

FOR THE ATTENTION OF

Opening greeting  (salutation)

SUBJECT HEADING

Main body of letter



Complimentary close

Company’s name
Sender’s name
Sender’s position/department name

Enclosures line

Copies line