Useful phrases for a formal letter

Useful phrases for a formal letter

Agreeing to requests:
I would be delighted to…

Apologizing:
Please accept my apologies for…

Asking for information:
Could you possibly phone me/send me/ask..

Closing remarks:
Please contact us again if we can help in any way.

Complaining:
I would like to express my (concern / irritation / dissatisfaction) about…

Congratulating:
Please accept my congratulations/best wishes.

Describing:
The impression I get is..


Enclosing documents:
Please find enclosed... / Enclosed please find...

Expressing opinions:
In my opinion..

Giving bad news:
Unfortunately I need to inform you that..

Inviting:
I would like to invite you to..

Reason for writing:
I am writing to enquire about / inform / let you know

References to earlier letters, phonecalls, e-mail:
With reference to your ... on ...

Reference to future contact:
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanking:
May I express my thanks for...