From October 7, 2025, the workflow of the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) will change. Microsoft will block orders for net new customer purchases unless one of these methods is used:

• A new enhanced Partner Attestation API, or
• Direct customer acceptance

We will integrate the new, enhanced API by October 7, 2025, and more details will be shared with you soon.

For existing customers, please ensure that they have accepted the latest/current MCA.

Microsoft has updated its Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA) in Partner Center. No action is required – the new terms will take effect automatically from October 4, 2025.

Effective July 1, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue free grant offers for Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1. These free licenses will expire at the customer’s next renewal date on or after this date. Paid licenses are not affected by this change.

Microsoft has announced significant updates to their Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program aimed at enhancing the partner capabilities and compliance across the ecosystem. These changes are effective now, with Microsoft beginning enforcement checks from October 1, 2025.

What’s changing?

1. Authorisation Requirements

To remain an authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Reseller, partners must

• Complete Microsoft’s business vetting
• Sign the Indirect Reseller Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA)
• Generate minimum 1,000 USD in CSP revenue over any rolling 12-month period
• Complete all mandatory Partner Center security score tasks by July 1

2. Incentive Eligibility Requirements

To continue receiving Microsoft incentives and rebates, partners must:

• Attain a Solutions Partner designation or earn 25 partner capability points in each solution area (Modern Work, Business Application, Azure)
• Generate minimum 25,000 USD in CSP revenue over any rolling 12-month period

Key Dates

• July 1, 2025: Deadline to complete Partner Center security score requirements
• October 1, 2025: New authorisation and incentive eligibility requirements will take effect

Next steps

• Review your status in Partner Centre (revenue, capability points, and security score)
• Complete all security score tasks by the July 1, 2025
• Begin progressing towards Solutions Partner designation or capability points

Click here to view the full announcement from Microsoft.