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Microsoft 365 Copilot is now available for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Choose between plans with and without microsoft teams, microsoft 365 business basic.

Originally starting from $7.20 now starting from $7.20

$7.20 $7.20

(Paid monthly–auto renews) 1

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Apps and services to kick-start your business, including:

Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees

Custom business email ([email protected])

Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Chat, call, and video conference with Microsoft Teams

1 TB of cloud storage per employee

10+ additional apps for your business needs (Microsoft Bookings, Planner, Forms, and others)

Automatic spam and malware filtering

Anytime phone and web support

Microsoft 365 Copilot, available as an add-on 3

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

Originally starting from $15.00 now starting from $15.00

$15.00 $15.00

Everything in Business Basic, plus:

Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Webinars with attendee registration and reporting

Collaborative workspaces to co-create using Microsoft Loop

Video editing and design tools with Microsoft Clipchamp

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Originally starting from $26.40 now starting from $26.40

$26.40 $26.40

Everything in Business Standard, plus:

Advanced identity and access management

Enhanced cyberthreat protection against viruses and phishing attacks

Enterprise-grade device and endpoint protection

Discover, classify, and protect sensitive information

Microsoft 365 Apps for business

Originally starting from $9.90 now starting from $9.90

$9.90 $9.90

1 TB of cloud storage per user

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All major credit cards are accepted. When paying with a credit card, your subscription amount will appear on your credit card statement. Existing customers may be eligible to pay by invoice and can contact support to check their eligibility for this payment method. Learn more about paying by invoice . For Microsoft 365 plans, depending on your choice of service, you'll be billed monthly or annually.

What’s the difference between monthly and annual commitment subscriptions?

To provide the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment options are available.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, and Microsoft 365 Apps for business are available for monthly commitment or annual commitment.

• Monthly commitment : Pay month by month and cancel at any time.
• Annual commitment : Sign up for a one-year subscription and benefit from a discount for using this payment option. You can choose to pay monthly or for the entire year at the time you sign up. After your purchase, you can change your default billing plan within the Microsoft 365 admin center.

The Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans for enterprise (including standalone plans such as Exchange Online) are available for annual commitment.

• Annual commitment : Sign up for a one-year subscription and choose to pay monthly or for the entire year at the time you sign up.

What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, and enterprise plan options?

Microsoft has a variety of productivity and security management offerings for small to medium-sized businesses, each bringing increasingly powerful features and functionality.

• Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides access to lightweight web and mobile versions of apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as business email, cloud storage, and Microsoft Teams.
• Microsoft 365 Business Standard combines powerful desktop, web, and mobile versions of apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and additional apps such as Clipchamp, along with the same services as those in Business Basic.
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes all the same apps and services plus advanced cyberthreat protection and device management capabilities.
• Enterprise plan options offer increased levels of compliance and security management over business plans and provide additional business intelligence and analytics functionality. These plans are designed for enterprise customers and those with more than 300 users.

If I’m already subscribed to a Microsoft 365 plan, can I switch to another plan?

Yes, you can transition your account to a different plan as the needs of your organization change. Learn how to try or buy a Microsoft 365 for business subscription .

Can I mix and match different Microsoft 365 plans?

Our Microsoft 365 for business base plans (charged per user) are designed for organizations with up to 300 users. Organizations with more than 300 users should consider subscribing to Microsoft 365 for enterprise plans. We reserve the right to enforce a tenant limit of 300 provisioned licenses across the family of business plans, in which case we will provide advance notice and further guidance. In the meantime, we are treating customers that have provisioned up to 300 licenses of each individual business plan (Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium) as compliant with this 300-seat limit. This applies even if they have provisioned more than 300 total licenses across the family of business plans.

Do you offer volume discounts?

Discounts are available for enterprise agreement customers (typically 250+ licenses) who want to purchase through volume licensing. A Microsoft expert can help you explore the purchasing options for large organizations and help you determine which is best for you.

Can I purchase Microsoft 365 add-on services to supplement my subscription?

Many customers purchase a Microsoft 365 base subscription and then, depending on their needs, may choose to buy any number of add-on services to round out their implementation. Additionally, customers may choose to purchase apps from one of the thousands of vendors available in the Microsoft 365 store.

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

You can cancel your subscription at any time. However, depending on the product and your subscription, there may be a penalty for canceling before the end of your contract. For subscriptions with a monthly commitment payment, there is no penalty for canceling your contract at any time. Annual commitment subscriptions paid month to month may incur some penalties if canceled early. Annual commitment subscriptions that are paid upfront do not receive a refund if canceled prior to the full contract period. Read the complete Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement for more details.

What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Your data is yours. If you decide to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download your data—for example, email and documents on team sites—and save it to another location. You should save your data before you cancel. After you cancel your subscription, data associated with your Microsoft 365 account will be available to your administrator(s) in a limited function account for 90 days.

• [1] Once your paid subscription begins, cancellation policies vary based on your status as a new customer and your product and domain selections on Microsoft. Learn more . Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365 .
• [2] After your one-month free trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert into a 12-month paid subscription and you will be charged the applicable subscription fee. Cancel anytime during your free trial to stop future charges. Credit card required to sign-up. Learn more .
• [3] Microsoft 365 Copilot may not be available for all markets and languages. To purchase, customers must have a qualifying plan for enterprise or business .
• [4] Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.

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Microsoft 365 for business is a subscription service that lets you run your organization in the cloud while Microsoft takes care of the IT for you. We manage your devices, protect against real-world threats, and provide your organization with the latest in business software. You can sign up for a free trial subscription for Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Defender for Business, or Microsoft 365 Apps for business and try it out for 30 days.

You must use a credit or debit card when you sign up for a free trial. At the end of your free trial period, your trial subscription is automatically converted to a paid subscription. Your card isn't billed until the trial period ends.

Need help with choosing a plan?

Choosing a plan depends on your specific business needs. The Microsoft 365 plan chooser helps you select a plan. The tool makes recommendations based on your answers to questions about things like the size of your business, your field of work, the devices that you use, and what kind of features, IT support, and security that you're looking for.

Before you begin

You don't need an existing Microsoft account to sign up for a free trial.

For all other procedures in this article, the following items are required:

• You must have a Microsoft account, and you must be at least a Billing Administrator for your organization. For more information, see About admin roles .

Find out what type of billing account you have .

• If you have a Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) billing account type, you must also be a Billing account owner or contributor to do the tasks described in this article. For more information, see Understand billing accounts and Manage your Microsoft business billing profiles .

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International credit cards aren't accepted. You can pay for your subscription by:

• Online payment using Alipay or China UnionPay

Proof of payment is provided in the form of Fapiaos. You can submit your Fapiao request to our Fapiao system about three (3) days after you pay.

Try a free trial subscription

To create an account and sign up for a free trial subscription of Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Defender for Business, or Microsoft 365 Apps for business, use the following steps.

• Go to the Microsoft 365 Products site.
• Select the plan that you want, such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard , scroll down the page, and select Try free for 1 month .
• On the next page, follow the steps to set up your account.

The sign-up process might take several minutes to complete. After it's complete, you're ready to start the setup wizard for your subscription. For more information about setting up your subscription, see Next steps .

When you start a free trial, we automatically create a billing account for you. You use your billing account to manage your account settings, invoices, payment methods, and purchases. For more information about billing accounts, see Understand billing accounts .

Extend your trial

Do you need more time to try out the features of Microsoft 365 for business before buying? If your trial subscription is within 15 days of expiring and hasn't been extended yet, you can extend your trial for another 30-day period. You can only do this one time.

If you have an MCA billing account type:

• If you're using the Simplified view , select Billing , then select your trial subscription.
• If you're using the Dashboard view , go to the Billing > Your products page and select the trial subscription that you want to extend.
• On the subscription details page, in the Trial subscription section, select Extend trial end date .
• In the Extend your trial's end date pane, review the extension information, and, if necessary, select a payment method.
• Select Extend trial .

If you have an MOSA billing account type:

• On the subscription details page, in the Subscription and payment settings section, select Extend end date .
• In the Extend end date pane, select a payment method to use, or add a new one.

Buy a subscription from your free trial

At the end of the free trial period, most trial subscriptions automatically convert to a paid subscription. The paid subscription defaults to the plan that you currently have. You can buy a different plan by following the steps in Buy a different subscription .

If you want to buy your subscription before your trial is over, use the following steps.

• If you're using the Dashboard view , go to the Billing > Your products page and select the trial subscription that you want to buy.
• On the subscription details page, select Start a paid subscription now .
• In the Start a paid subscription now pane, enter the number of licenses that you want, select a subscription length and billing frequency, then select Change plan .
• On the subscription details page, in the License section, select Buy paid subscription now .
• In the Buy subscription pane, choose a monthly or annual commitment for your subscription, then select Checkout .
• On the Checkout page, verify the information, including Items in this order , then select Place order .

Cancel your free trial subscription

If you decide to cancel your trial subscription before the free trial period ends, go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and turn off recurring billing . The trial automatically expires when your month ends, and your credit card isn't charged.

Try a different subscription

If you already have a Microsoft 365 for business subscription, you can use the Microsoft 365 admin center to try a different subscription.

When you add a subscription through the Microsoft 365 admin center , the new subscription is associated with the same organization (domain namespace) as your existing subscription. This association makes it easier to move users in your organization between subscriptions, or to assign them a license for the other products they need.

• If you're using the Simplified view , select Billing , then select Add more products .
• If you're using the Dashboard view , go to the Billing > Purchase services page. For some customers, the page is named Marketplace .
• Find the plan that you want to try, and select Details .
• In the Select a plan drop-down list, select the trial plan.

All trial subscriptions include 25 free licenses for the duration of the trial period.

• Select Start free trial .
• In the Checkout pane, choose the billing profile that you want to use, or add a new one.
• The Product name section lists the cost, subscription term, number of licenses, and renewal date for the trial subscription. To match the renewal date with another subscription paid by the billing profile, select Select a different renewal date .
• If necessary, change the number of licenses that you want to buy when the trial ends.
• When you're ready, select Place order .
• Choose to receive a text or a call, enter your phone number, then choose Text me or Call me .
• Enter the verification code, then select Start your free trial .
• On the Check out page, select Try now .
• On the order receipt page, select Continue .

Buy a different subscription

As your users change roles, they might need features that aren't available in their current Microsoft 365 for business subscription. When this happens, you can add a new subscription that includes those features and assign licenses to the people who need them.

When you buy another subscription through the Microsoft 365 admin center, the new subscription is associated with the same organization (domain namespace) as your existing subscription. This association makes it easier to move users in your organization between subscriptions , or to assign them a license for another subscription they need.

If you want to move all of your users to a different subscription, see Upgrade or change to a different Microsoft 365 for business plan .

You must move or reassign users from your free trial subscription to the new subscription before your 90-day grace period ends after your trial subscription expires. By doing this, you keep your data, accounts, and configuration. Otherwise, that information is deleted at the end of 90 days. Find out what type of billing account you have .

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• Select the plan that you want to buy, then select Details .
• On the product details page, in the Select a plan drop-down list, select the plan, and enter the number of licenses that you want to buy. Select a subscription length and billing frequency, then select Buy .
• The Product name section lists the cost, subscription term, number of licenses, and renewal date for the subscription. To match the renewal date with another subscription paid by the billing profile, select Select a different renewal date .
• Select Place order .
• On the product details page, enter the number of licenses that you need, select a billing frequency, then select Buy .
• On the Checkout page, verify the Sold to information. Select a payment method or add a new one. Verify the number of licenses that you need, then select Place order .

If you have a new account and are setting up your first subscription, you can use the guided setup articles to help you get started.

• Set up Microsoft 365 Business Basic
• Set up Microsoft 365 Business Standard
• Set up Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Set up Microsoft Defender for Business
• Set up Microsoft 365 Apps for business

If you already have a subscription and are adding a new subscription, you can move users to it. To learn how, see Move users to a different subscription .

If you upgraded to Microsoft 365 Business Premium, use the steps in the Business Premium library to set up your new security capabilities.

Visit the Microsoft 365 Business Premium library

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Microsoft 365 for business training videos (video) Add users and assign licenses at the same time (article) Assign licenses to users (article) Upgrade to a different plan (article) Buy or edit an add-on for Microsoft 365 for business (article) Add storage space for your subscription (article)

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