July 2026 announcements

This page provides the announcements for Microsoft Partner Center for July 2026.

New Licensing Prerequisite for Agent 365

New licensing prerequisite for Agent 365: Microsoft 365 E5 required for new purchases starting June 1, 2026.

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: Partners supporting Agent 365 customer engagements

Details

Effective June 1, Microsoft is introducing an expanded set of license prerequisites for new Microsoft Agent 365 purchases. This update is intended to help customers have the foundational security, identity, compliance, and management capabilities required to support core Agent 365 functionality.

For new Agent 365 purchases beginning June 1, customers must have one of the following prerequisite licenses:

• Microsoft 365 E5/A5/Business Premium
• Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Purview Suite
• Microsoft Defender Suite Edu and Microsoft Purview Suite Edu
• Microsoft Defender and Purview Suite FLW

Customers without these prerequisite licenses may not have access to certain Agent 365 capabilities. This update doesn’t change Microsoft 365 E7 customer engagements, as Microsoft 365 E7 includes Microsoft 365 E5, Agent 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Entra Suite.

Partners can use this change as an opportunity to review licensing requirements early in Agent 365 discussions, identify customers who may need prerequisites licenses, and position the appropriate Microsoft security and productivity foundation based on customer needs.

Next Steps

For more guidance, refer to the Microsoft Product Terms, Frontier Transformation partner hub and the Agent 365 FAQ.

New Windows 365 Promotions CSP promotions - Save up to 25% for new and existing subscribers

Unlock new growth with Windows 365 CSP promotions. New and existing subscribers can now save up to 25% on Windows 365 editions.

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners

Details

We’re excited to launch new Windows 365 promotions designed to help you accelerate customer conversations and drive demand in a cost‑conscious market.

Starting July 1, partners can unlock up to 25% savings across Windows 365 editions - giving you a powerful way to lower the barrier to entry and expand Cloud PC adoption with both new and existing customers.

These offers create immediate opportunities to engage customers with a more predictable, cost‑effective path to Cloud PCs while delivering a secure, seamless Windows experience on any device.

With flexible options across Business, Flex, Government, and Enterprise editions, you can meet a wide range of customer needs - from SMB and frontline scenarios to public sector and large‑scale enterprise deployments.

Next Steps

Identify high‑potential opportunities, transact through Partner Center during the promotional window, and apply the offer at purchase to lock in the discounted pricing and maximize deal value.

For full details on promotions, refer to the Global CSP Promo Readiness Guide

FY27 promotions for Microsoft 365 and Copilot

Take advantage of FY27 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) promotions for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate deals and AI adoption.

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: CSP indirect partners, CSP direct bill partners, Scaled Solution Providers (SSPs), CSP distributors

To kick off FY27 and maintain the momentum we've built in FY26, we're extending select CSP promotions for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot and introducing new Copilot promotions. Together, these create an even more compelling set of offers to accelerate AI adoption and grow every deal.

You find a complete summary of all Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot promotions in the following tables, with discount, type, license requirements, and duration for each, so you can quickly match the right offer to each customer's stage and ambition.

Everything you need to sell with confidence is here. All supporting assets have been refreshed to reflect the latest promotions and positioning. Let's keep the momentum going and turn pilots into scaled, lasting AI commitments.

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, and Microsoft 365 E7 promotion lineup

All Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 promotions are extended until September 30, 2026. Microsoft 365 E7 promotions will be live through December 31, 2026. 

All promotions are offered on annual subscription with annual or monthly billing.

Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business promotion lineup

Both Copilot one-year promotions are new for FY27 and run through September 30, 2026. We’re also introducing a new Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business promotion and extending the Microsoft 365 Copilot Business standalone promotion through December 31, 2026.

All promotions are offered on annual subscription with annual or monthly billing.

Next steps

• Prioritize the right customers: Target accounts with existing Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, or Microsoft 365 Business investments, budget clarity, AI readiness, and active or successful Copilot pilots. Use ASPX for customer targeting data.
• Turn pilots into scaled deployments: Move high-intent customers from pilot to broad rollout, and use the extended and new promotions to close before quarter end.
• Lead with commitment: Position the three-year term promotions for customers with budget clarity and a plan to expand Copilot across more users; use the one-year promos for those still validating early adoption.
• Grow every deal: Use the promotions to expand seat counts, increase deal size, and secure long-term AI commitments.
• Validate before quoting: Confirm final pricing, eligibility, seat requirements, and promotion IDs in Partner Center at checkout.

Resources (updates live July 1, 2026)

• CSP Offers and Promotions page on Partner Hub
• CSP Promo Readiness Guide
• CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot Promo Kit
• CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner Promo FAQ
• CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Promo Kit
• CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Promo FAQ

Partner Code of Conduct update

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: All Microsoft partners

Microsoft is updating the Partner Code of Conduct (PCoC) to clarify expectations for partner compliance, effective August 1, 2026.

Microsoft is updating the Partner Code of Conduct (PCoC) to clarify expectations for partner compliance, effective August 1, 2026.

What’s new

The following provision is being added to the Governance section of the PCoC:

Microsoft partners may be required to participate in, and successfully complete anti-corruption and remediation programs related to this PCoC or other Microsoft partner programs or offers. Such remediation programs may address partners’ business controls, training, and assistance obligations.

These programs and training courses are separate and additional to any standard compliance training required as part of the PCoC. Microsoft partners will fully cooperate with assigned anti-corruption and remediation programs, which may include, but aren't limited to, Remediation Standard, Remediation Extended, and MCAPS Finance Partner Compliance programs, or successor programs.

What this means for partners

No immediate action is required; this update is for awareness and clarification.    As a reminder, partners are expected to:

• Maintain effective compliance controls.
• Cooperate with Microsoft during investigations.
• Participate in assigned anti-corruption and remediation programs when required.

Why this matters

This update clarifies how Microsoft and partners continue to work together to address compliance gaps, and strengthen trust, transparency, and accountability across the partner ecosystem.

Next steps

• Review the updated Partner Code of Conduct terms.
• You may also access the current Partner Code of Conduct until the new terms go into effect on August 1, 2026.

Now available: Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs

Turn durable pricing into a predictable renewal engine for SMB customers.

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: All partners selling Microsoft 365 to SMB customers, including those driving new customer acquisition, renewals, and upsell scenarios.

The wait is over—your most effective small and medium-sized business (SMB) AI motion just got simpler and more scalable.

As of July 1, 2026, the Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs, previewed in the June 1 price list, are now generally available. These new SKUs turn a successful promotional motion into a permanent, predictable offer you can build your business around.

Two new subscriptions are now live:

• Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot: 23.50 USD per user per month (300-license maximum, annual subscription with annual billing)
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot: 32 USD per user per month (300-license maximum, annual subscription with annual billing)

There are also two live promotional offers, providing more opportunities to scale AI adoption and build pipeline:

• New promo: Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: 21 USD per user per month after a 25% off promo through December 2026. No license minimum (1-300 licenses, annual subscription with annual billing).
• Extended promo: Microsoft 365 Copilot Business remains available as a standalone offering at 18 USD per user per month after a 15% promo extended through December 2026. No license minimum (1-300 licenses, annual subscription with annual billing).

These SMB SKUs and promotions embed AI directly into the core productivity experience, removing friction from the sales motion and making Copilot the default, not an add-on.

What this means for your business:

• Sell faster with a simplified, always-on offer—no promo windows to plan around.
• Increase deal size by leading with AI embedded in Microsoft 365 Business.
• Drive renewal growth with a clear, natural Copilot upgrade path.
• Build predictable revenue with stable pricing at the promotional rate.

This is the evolution of the SMB Copilot opportunity—from early momentum to a repeatable, scalable engine for growth.

Next steps

How to maximize this opportunity:

• Learn more about Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs in the general availability blog post.
• Read the posts in our partner blog and Microsoft 365 blog to understand what’s changing and how to position the new SKUs.
• Update your offers to lead with Business Standard with Copilot and Business Premium with Copilot.
• Activate your July 1 campaigns and customer outreach.
• Submit your Customer Success Story to apply for consideration for the FY27 Copilot Council. Selected participants may receive access to Copilot announcements, Microsoft contacts, and in-person program opportunities, subject to applicable terms.

Explore MCAPS Start for Partners sessions

Join us on July 22 for the sessions, strategies, and playbooks to execute from day one—across AI, security, cloud, and beyond.

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Workspace: General
• Impacted audience: All partners

Whether you're building AI-powered solutions, expanding managed services, or scaling your security practice, this year's sessions at MCAPS Start for Partners give you the clarity and tools to start FY27 strong.

From Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents to cloud modernization and security, you get the insights and tools to drive Frontier Transformation across solution areas, as well as a first look at updated program benefits and investments aligned to this year’s cloud and AI priorities.

Here’s a preview of what’s in store, with more sessions to come. 

• Keynote: Powering Frontier Transformation AI is scaling fast, and partners are central to delivering real outcomes. Find out how Microsoft is simplifying the path for you to capture opportunity across build, go-to-market, and growth.
• AI Business Solutions: The partner opportunity to turn Copilot and agents into customer impact Move beyond deployment to measurable results. Explore how you can reimagine business processes and deliver scalable business outcomes with Microsoft 365 Copilots and agents.
• Outpace and innovate: How the Cloud & AI platform powers partner success Accelerate modernization, unlock the value of your data, and build differentiated solutions with the Cloud & AI platform that’s built for Frontier Transformation at scale.
• Security in the era of AI: Win customers and accelerate your security business  Turn the Microsoft security platform’s capabilities into repeatable, high-value services and a differentiated security practice, aligned to evolving customer needs and FY27 priorities.
• The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Fueling the frontier ecosystem  Get a look at what’s new in FY27, including updated benefits, offers, and investments. Explore and activate program offerings to differentiate your business, scale your reach, and drive revenue growth.

Next steps

• Register now for MCAPS Start for Partners.
• Share this event with your team and start planning which sessions align with your FY27 growth priorities.

Update to Microsoft 365 Nonprofit E3/E5 three-Year CSP SKUs

To simplify the CSP catalog and reduce confusion, Microsoft is updating the Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 Nonprofit 3‑year offers.

• Date: July 1, 2026

• Workspace: General

• Impacted audience: Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill partners and indirect providers

• Duplicate SKUs currently showing 3‑year (triennial) terms are end-of-sale (EOS)

• A single, correct SKU per product remains, supporting:

  • 3‑year commitment
  • Annual and triennial billing options

Next steps

• Use the SKU labeled “three-year” for all three‑year transactions.
• EOS date: July 1, 2026 (aligned with price list update).
• Don't transact on SKUs scheduled for EOS.