1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Store Company Publishing: When to Start, Pilot, and Verify Readiness

    Windows teams should move Microsoft Store distribution earlier if they already have a verified company identity path, clear Partner Center ownership, and a concrete pilot plan for package type, certification behavior, update flow, and account governance. Microsoft has removed the company...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Store Developer Accounts Go Free: Entra ID Sign-up and Faster Verification

    Microsoft announced on May 7, 2026, that company developer accounts for the Microsoft Store are now free in supported onboarding flows, removing the previous $99 registration fee while adding Microsoft Entra ID sign-up and a faster verification process for organizations publishing Windows apps...