sorry for late reply vs sorry for belated reply

Both phrases are correct, but "sorry for the belated reply" is more commonly used in English. It is a polite way to apologize for responding late to a message or communication.

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sorry for late reply

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to apologize for responding late to a message or communication.

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I apologize for the late reply.
Late replies occur in all Member States but their frequency varies significantly between Member States.
Late replies' notifications were sent in 3 out of 57 cases not answered on time which were examined by the Court.
Statistics from Member States for 2006 showed that in only 5 % of all cases (737 out of 14565 late replies) had delays been notified to the requesting authorities.
In some Member States visited with a high number of late replies, the Court found that complicated organisational set-ups also contribute to delays and create problems in monitoring.
The frequency of late replies varies, however, considerably between Member States (see paragraphs 24 to 31).
The statistics that are collected annually and presented in the SCAC meetings, reveal a problem of late replies.
Subject: Late replies to requests for information on value added tax
the number of late replies to requests for cooperation has reached an unacceptable level;
Late replies from other Member States (Article 8(1))
half of the information exchange upon request does not take place within the timescales required by the legislation and notifications of late replies or interim replies are rarely given;
late replies occur in all Member States but their frequency varies considerably between Member States.
The exchange of information upon request, a major instrument of administrative cooperation between Member States, is affected by a high proportion of late replies and by the absence of interim replies.
Problems (e.g. late replies, lack of interim replies, limited use of possibilities related to the presence of tax officials in other Member States, simultaneous and multilateral controls) are discussed in the SCAC meetings and at Fiscalis seminars.
Sorry for what happened with Cheryl.
Sorry for all the trouble we caused.
Sorry for inconvenience Ms. Gaal.
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sorry for belated reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to apologize for responding late to a message or communication.

Alternatives:

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apologies for the delayed response
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apologies for the belated reply

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sorry for late reply vs sorry for belated reply