What to put on a business letterhead

By Theyvora · 2026-09-23 · 4 min read

A letterhead makes your correspondence look official and consistent. It should include your logo, business name, full contact details, and — where required — your legal registration information, arranged so the body of the letter stays clean.

What to include

• Logo and business name — usually top-left or centred in the header.
• Contact details — address, phone, email and website, often in the header or footer.
• Tagline (optional) — a short line that says what you do.
• Legal/registration details — in many countries a registered company must show its registered name, company number and registered office on business stationery. Check your local requirements.
• Plenty of white space — the header and footer frame the letter; the middle stays empty for your text.

Design tips

• Keep the header compact so it doesn't crowd the letter.
• Use your brand colours and one accent line or rule — restraint reads as premium.
• Put heavy detail (full address, registration) in the footer, and the logo + name in the header.
• Export as A4 (or US Letter) PDF at 300 dpi so it prints crisply.

When to use one

Use a letterhead for quotes, cover letters, formal notices, offers and any client-facing correspondence. A consistent letterhead across every letter builds recognition and trust.

Make one in minutes

Theyvora builds a branded letterhead from your logo and details across four styles, and includes a letter composer so you can type your letter straight onto it and download a print-ready PDF.