Letter of Intent by EasyLegalDocs
Updated 31 October 2025
This Letter of Intent (LOI) serves as a preliminary document to formally express intent and outline the initial terms and conditions for a proposed action, such as a business collaboration or acquisition. It facilitates good-faith negotiations towards a final agreement, while explicitly stating that it is generally non-binding, except for any non-disclosure provisions.
Letter of Intent
From
(Sender Name/Address)
To
(Recipient Name/Address)
Date: [Date]
RE: Letter of Intent for [Purpose of LOI]
Specify the Purpose, e.g., Business Collaboration, Academic Enrollment, Real Estate Purchase etc.
I am writing to formally express my/our intent regarding the proposed [Proposed Action]. This Letter of Intent serves to outline the preliminary terms and conditions between [Sender Name] and [Recipient Name].
Background:
Terms of Proposed Agreement:
Detail the key terms agreed upon, including but not limited to:
Nature of the agreement or collaboration
Key responsibilities of each party
Financial terms (if applicable)
Target timelines for negotiations and finalization
Any stipulations or prerequisites for the final agreement
This LOI reflects our mutual understanding up to this point and outlines our intent to proceed in good faith to negotiate the final agreements. Please note, this document is not legally binding except in terms of non-disclosure, and does not constitute a final agreement.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (if applicable):
Conclusion:
We believe this initiative offers significant potential and are enthusiastic at the prospect of finalizing the details. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to your response by [Response Deadline], so we may proceed to formalize the agreement.
insert specific response deadline if applicable
Thank you for your attention to this Letter of Intent. I/we am/are eager to discuss this further and reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
Sincerely,
(Sender Signature)
Attachments:
About this template
What is this template?
Letter of Intent by EasyLegalDocs is a free, ready-to-use legal document template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this legal document template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with General in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted legal document usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.