Can a Pakistan-based individual developer sell a paid Microsoft Store app using an Individual account under Policy 10.14?

Muhammad Arfan Ali Khan 0 Reputation points
2026-10-19T10:29:55.2633333+00:00

Hello Microsoft Community,

I am an independent developer based in Pakistan. I currently have a Microsoft Store Individual Developer Account and have reserved a Windows desktop application.

I want to publish my own application as a one-time paid product for approximately USD $3.99. I do not currently operate a registered company.

I have reviewed Microsoft Store Policy 10.14, which mentions Company accounts for people acting in relation to their trade or profession.

I need clarification on the following:

Can a Pakistan-based independent developer legally sell their own Windows application using an Individual Developer Account?

If a Company account is mandatory, can a sole proprietor in Pakistan qualify without establishing a private limited company? What documentation would Microsoft accept?

If I must open a Company account, is there an official way to preserve or transfer my existing reserved Microsoft Store product and package identity?

My reserved application title includes the descriptive suffix "Desktop Widget". Would this be acceptable under Microsoft Store Policy 10.1.1, or should I change it before submission?

I also attempted to contact Dev Center Support through the Microsoft Account (MSA) support route, but Engage Center remains stuck on its loading screen after successful authorization. Partner Center AI Assistant says Microsoft Account users are not currently supported.

Could a Microsoft moderator or Store developer-support representative clarify these requirements and provide an alternative working official support route?

Thank you.

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