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Technically business letter closings is known as "Complimentary close". The following are some of the most common phrases for a formal, professional or friendly Complimentary close.

Formal: Sincerely, Cordially, Respectfully yours, Very truly yours, Respectfully

Professional: Regards, Kind regards, With warm regards, Yours truly

Friendly: Best wishes, Warmest wishes, All the best, Thanks for your help.

The last sentence of the letter

However, to some people, the term business letter closing also means the last sentence of the letter (i.e. before the Complimentary close). For any letter to be effective, the last sentence should be strong and persuasive. Use this last sentence to highlight an important point, to get the reader to take some action or to make the reader feel good about you.

Here are some examples that can be used:

To take action or to highlight a critical point: