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July 2, 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 Partner Code of Conduct or other Microsoft partner programs or offers. Such remediation programs may address Partners’ business controls, training, and assistance obligations. These programs and trainings are separate and additional to any standard compliance training required as part of the Partner Code of Conduct. Microsoft Partners will fully cooperate with assigned anti-corruption and remediation programs, which may include, but are not 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 remediation programs whenrequired
Why this matters
This update clarifies how Microsoft and partners will continue to work together to address compliance gaps and strengthen trust, transparency, and accountability across the partner ecosystem.
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.