Copilot offers and name updates

Microsoft 365 Copilot SKUs without a base-subscription purchase prerequisite will be available December 1; current offers will be renamed "(add-on)" beginning October 16.

Impacted audience

Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners who quote, order, manage subscriptions, or run catalog or license automation for Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot Business across commercial, education, government, and nonprofit customers

Beginning December 1, 2026, new Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business offers can be purchased without a qualifying Microsoft 365 base subscription. The new offers will be available across all channels, including Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), for commercial, education, government, and nonprofit customers.

The new offers have their own product and SKU IDs and are priced the same as the current offers. New product and SKU IDs will be shared ahead of the price list preview on November 1, 2026. Beginning December 1, 2026, the new offers replace the add-on offers for new Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business purchases. This purchasing change affects how customers purchase Copilot, not the underlying Copilot capabilities.

What is changing for existing offers: Beginning October 16, 2026, the current offers that require a qualifying Microsoft 365 base subscription include "(add-on)" in their names. For example: "Microsoft 365 Copilot (add-on)" and "Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (add-on)." These add-on offers reach end of sale in CSP on December 1, 2026. End of sale isn't end of life; existing customers can continue to renew and adjust seat quantities.

What isn't changing: No action is required for existing subscriptions. Product and SKU IDs, pricing, renewal terms, auto-renew settings, and service remain unchanged. No migration or license reassignment is required. Copilot experiences continue to depend on the Microsoft 365 apps and services a customer is licensed for, and Copilot delivers a rich experience across Microsoft 365.

Next steps

• By October 16: Update scripts, catalog mappings, and automations that rely on offer names to use product and SKU IDs.
• On November 1: Review the new offers in the price list preview.
• Review the partner FAQ.
• Review Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing.