Commercial transition
Previous stateThe Partner Code did not contain the newly published Governance provision covering assigned anti-corruption and remediation programmes in addition to standard compliance training.
→New stateFrom 1 August 2026, Microsoft may assign partners to additional remediation programmes and expects full cooperation and successful completion when required.
Who is affected
All Microsoft partners governed by the Partner Code of Conduct.
Action required
Review the updated Code, maintain effective controls and prepare to cooperate with any specifically assigned investigation, training or remediation programme.
Evidence boundary
The programmes apply when assigned and are separate from standard compliance training; the update does not place every partner into the same programme immediately.
Timeline
- Code update announced
Microsoft published the new Governance provision and partner expectations.
- Updated terms effective
The additional assigned anti-corruption and remediation-program provision took effect.
Official sources
- Partner Code of Conduct updateMicrosoft Partner Center · 2026-07-01 · Official partner-policy announcement