10 Powerful Letter of Intent Template [Free Download & Edit]

In fast-moving deals, a Letter of Intent (LOI) sets expectations and shows you’re serious, without locking you into the final contract. But writing one from scratch is stressful: the tone, the legal bits, what to include (and what not!). So, how do you create a professional, impactful, and legally sensible LOI quickly?Below you’ll find 10 free templates you can download and edit in minutes, plus a quick tutorial to tailor and print them confidently. Let’s get you from “blank page” to “ready to send.”

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Part 1. What is a Letter of Intent?

A Letter of Intent (LOI) outlines preliminary terms between parties before a definitive agreement. It signals commitment, frames key terms, and kicks off negotiation or due diligence. LOIs are common in business purchases, real estate, employment, and services. While usually non-binding, certain clauses (e.g, confidentiality, exclusivity, governing law) may be binding, always read and edited carefully. esign.com

In the job-seeking context, a letter of intent can also be used to express interest in a company even without an open role, similar to, but broader than, a cover letter. Indeed

When do you use a letter of intent?

What to include in an LOI?

Part 2. 10 Letter of Intent Templates [Free Download]

All templates below include PDF & Word options. Click the link, then choose PDF or Word on the page.

Business Proposal Letter of Intent (PDF, Word)

A clean, structured LOI for pitching an investment or partnership proposal, covers parties, investment amount, financing, and share of ownership.

Letter of Intent to Purchase Business (PDF, Word)

Purpose-built for acquisitions; includes purchase price, assets/real estate, deposits, financing, and seller conduct before closing.

Letter of Intent to Donate (PDF, Word)

States donation type/amount, designation, recognition preference (anonymous or named), and acceptance date.

Letter of Intent for Construction (Contractor)(PDF, Word)

Great for starting work while finalizing contract sums, outlines services, location, payment method, and start/end dates.

Letter of Intent to Hire (PDF, Word)

Communicates a conditional job offer and key terms (classification, pay, start date, probation), without forming a full employment contract.

Letter of Intent for Internship (PDF, Word)

A concise, student-friendly format for interest, fit, and goals, pairs well with a resume/portfolio.

Letter of Intent for Teaching Position (PDF, Word)

Showcases teaching philosophy, experience, and alignment with a school’s mission in a formal one-page LOI.

Letter of Intent for Software Development (PDF, Word)

Defines services, delivery timeline, payment milestones, and binding clauses while scoping a dev engagement.

Subcontractor Letter of Intent (PDF, Word)

Sets preliminary scope, location, rate structure, and schedule between prime and sub, ideal before the subcontract is finalized.

Employee Termination Letter (Co-Signer) [PDF,Word]

Perfect for renting office/retail/industrial space, captures rent, term, expenses, deposit, and responsibilities to streamline the lease draft.

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Part 3. How to Edit & Print an LOI Template in Word & PDF?

You now have targeted templates for common scenarios. Download the one that fits, then refine and beautify it. Below is a fast, visual walkthrough using WPS Writer (for Word files) and WPS PDF (for PDFs)—both are free to download and easy to use.

A) Edit the LOI in WPS Writer (Word format)

1. Open WPS Writer → File ▸ Open → select your .docx LOI.

2. Replace placeholders: parties, subject (business/property/services), price/fees, dates.

3. Insert clauses: Add or edit confidentiality/exclusivity and binding/non-binding language as needed.

4. Formatting polish: Headings, spacing, alignment; use Insert ▸ Signature line or add a signature image.

5. Save/Export: You can Share it as a link , or as a document too.

B) Edit the LOI in WPS PDF (PDF format)

1. Open WPS PDF → Open File → select your .pdf LOI.

2. Edit text like Word: Choose Edit to change text, add images/logo, or fix layout.

3. Fill & sign: use Fill Form for fields, Signature to insert e-signature; use OCR if the PDF is scanned.

4. Annotate: highlight, comment, and stamp if collaborating.

5. Export/Print: You can Share it as a link , or as a document too.

Part 4. Your Free Office Suite for Professional LOIs, WPS Office

WPS Office is a free, all-in-one suite, Writer, Spreadsheet, Presentation, and PDF, that handles both Word(.docx) and PDF LOIs smoothly. It’s lightweight, cross-platform (desktop & mobile), and ideal for drafting, editing, collaborating, and printing LOIs without expensive subscriptions.

WPS Office is a free, all-in-one suite (Writer, Spreadsheet, Presentation, PDF) with rich templates and cross-platform support. You can edit Word and PDF LOIs seamlessly, collaborate in the cloud, and print, without heavy subscriptions.

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Why do people pick WPS for LOIs?

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FAQs

1) Is a Letter of Intent legally binding?

Generally no, an LOI is mostly non-binding, but specific clauses (confidentiality, exclusivity, deposits, governing law) can be binding. Always clarify what is binding in your document.

2) Do I need legal help to use a template?

For simple, non-binding scenarios, you may not need a lawyer. If your LOI covers complex money, assets, or binding clauses, get a legal review.

3) LOI vs MOU, what’s the difference?

Both outline preliminary terms. An LOI is often deal or transaction-specific; an MOU can be broader. In either, flag binding sections explicitly.

4) Can I e-sign an LOI?

Yes. After editing, export to PDF and add an electronic signature before sending. WPS PDF supports e-sign workflows.