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Microsoft Store company verification blocked – support inaccessible and no email response

Microsoft Store company verification blocked – support inaccessible and no email response My Microsoft Store company developer registration is blocked at business and employment verification. I am a registered Austrian sole proprietor and submitted my…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T16:13:17.8333333+00:00
Martin Steiner 0 Reputation points
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Can't get support from Microsoft Store

I am trying to register new developer account on MS store, but review last more then 2 weeks. They asked me for additional documents and I uploaded it, but still no response. I tried to go to Get Support link, but I got this error: { …

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T16:00:01.94+00:00
Nikola Draskovic 0 Reputation points
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Request for AI Transformation Leader Exam Reinstatement Due to Technical Issues

Due to a technical issue at the exam provider's end, my scheduled AI Transformation Leader exam could not be launched within the allotted time window and eventually expired. As this was beyond my control, I would like to request a claim or exception to…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T12:55:53.2166667+00:00
ParveenShaheen-8563 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T12:56:45.61+00:00

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Why is it very hard to get microsoft partner support or submitting a ticket? in 2026!

hello, this is my issue my Microsoft Store developer account is Individual, and my tax residence is the UAE. I am not VAT-registered and have no VAT number. The tax profile requires “Tax ID type,” but only offers “VAT number.” How should I complete the…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-03T19:53:26.4166667+00:00
Abdullah Abbas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T12:35:34.1333333+00:00
Abdullah Abbas 0 Reputation points
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Xbox Dev Mode stuck on DeviceBeingProcessed - Error 0x8015963D

My paid individual developer account has been active and functioning normally for years. However, recently , my console suddenly lost authorization and throws Error 0x8015963D. In the Partner Center dashboard under "Xbox development consoles,"…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-09-19T09:15:39.86+00:00
BIG BOZZ 308 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T12:31:59.43+00:00
Nicolas Douglas 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Store developer support inaccessible—Engage Center stuck in Chrome and Edge

I manage an existing Individual Microsoft Store developer account. I can access Partner Center and manage my published app normally. I need to open a private support case about package-flight delivery, but the support portal is inaccessible. What I have…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T11:37:48.5366667+00:00
James Bauer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T11:38:05.8566667+00:00

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I have an invoice#, but no idea what it was for

$544.21 on May21, 2026. Invoice# A1010BUSD01 What is it for? How do I get a refund? Barbara Crane, also reachable at -removed for privacy- or ******@gmail.com

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T23:57:32.7566667+00:00
Auction Systems 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-05T10:19:42.0133333+00:00
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Azure Marketplace VM offer with a custom Linux image on kernel 4.4

We are preparing an Azure Marketplace VM offer for a custom Linux appliance OS. The image is based on Linux kernel 4.4, which we maintain ourselves and keep updated with security patches. The certification policy says custom images may need additional…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T08:20:21.6266667+00:00
Donnie Wu 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T08:21:32.28+00:00

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Hardware Developer Program account suspended (legal verification not completed) — no self-service recovery path, seeking help

Our Windows Hardware Developer Program account was suspended after the mandatory account verification was not completed within the deadline. The verification status is now "Rejected". The account itself is still accessible in Partner Center…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T07:29:07.79+00:00
Jinyi Huang 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T07:30:01.1433333+00:00

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Subscription add-on Submit blocked by 'update tax and payout' error despite Complete profiles — AADSTS90072 blocks chat

I'm trying to submit a subscription add-on (smashkey-pro-monthly, Store ID 9NTXK0LMTDDC) for my published app SmashKey (Store ID 9N6BDKZ0WRSL, Seller ID 94559180). The Submit button is disabled with this error: "You need to update your tax and…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-05-25T12:29:56.0866667+00:00
Simon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T03:37:03.8333333+00:00
Rod Smith 0 Reputation points
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Can a Japanese individual without business registration sell paid apps on Microsoft Store?

Title: Can an unregistered individual developer in Japan sell paid apps on Microsoft Store? Hello, I am an independent app developer living in Japan. I have already registered and verified an Individual developer account in Microsoft Partner Center. I…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-05T02:57:52.6466667+00:00
Yo Ue 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Store W-8BEN tax treaty mismatch and Engage Center login issue

Hello, I am an individual developer in Japan preparing to publish a Windows app on Microsoft Store. Issue 1: W-8BEN PDF mismatch In the S&P E-W8 questionnaire, I selected Other Copyright Royalties, U.S.-Japan tax treaty Article 12(1), and a 0%…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-02T08:28:55.1133333+00:00
Yo Ue 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T02:44:22.4066667+00:00
Yo Ue 0 Reputation points
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Company Store onboarding employment review pending since October 21; support opens blank Engage Center

Our company, WOLF PEOPLE PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE LLC, is completing the new Microsoft Store company developer onboarding flow. As of November 4, 2026, the onboarding page shows Email verification: Verified; Business verification: Verified; Employment…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T23:05:21.5766667+00:00
John Newman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-04T23:06:52.99+00:00

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Individual Store publisher blocked from payouts and support—manual escalation needed

I use a personal Microsoft account for my Microsoft Store developer account. My paid app submission has every section marked Complete and its MSIX package marked Validated. However, it says: “You need to update your tax and payout information before you…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T22:51:31.96+00:00
Josh Stuible 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-04T22:57:20.37+00:00
Josh Stuible 0 Reputation points
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Tax profile and support portal both fail (individual developer, Microsoft account)

In Partner Center → Tax profile, the S&P Global questionnaire loops between “Error occurred in SSOlogin method” and “Une erreur est survenue… Click here to log back in.” Country of tax residence: Morocco. The Partner AI assistant says it doesn’t…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T20:33:39.2333333+00:00
Imad Youssefi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-04T20:35:08.3666667+00:00

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You need to update your tax and payout information before you can charge money.

I'm trying to submit an application for the Microsoft Store, but keep getting the message "You need to update your tax and payout information before you can charge money." However when I look at the payout and tax screens I see every thing…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-02-10T08:13:07.5333333+00:00
Judd Taylor 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-04T18:18:55.16+00:00
Renato Assis 0 Reputation points
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Individual (Taiwan) cannot complete tax profile: "Tax ID type" only accepts 8-digit business Uniform Number

Account type: Individual. Program: Microsoft Store (Taiwan). When creating the tax profile, at step 3 "Tax Residence Country/Region", the field "Tax ID type" is required ("This is a required field."). The only option is…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-09-27T15:29:28.3+00:00
Brian Huang 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-04T17:20:55.1133333+00:00
MB 0 Reputation points
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Windows Developer Program enrollment: Legal info page empty, no verification status, support links show "No Access"

We enrolled in the Windows Developer Program (Microsoft Store) to publish a desktop app. In Partner Center, Account settings > Organization profile > Legal info shows only the heading "Each tab displays details for aspects of your…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T14:11:06.0833333+00:00
Hatamot Support 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-04T14:11:28.0966667+00:00

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Microsoft Store app submission blocked by tax/payout error after completing all requirements

New Microsoft Store developer account (Individual). Account status is Active. Tax profile completed. Payout profile completed. Tax/payout assignments completed. More than 48 hours have passed. First paid Store app. Submit button is greyed out with the…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-04T11:26:30.21+00:00
Lachlan1 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Partner Center – Invalid 12-Digit Bank Code for Turkish Bank Account and Unable to Contact Developer Support

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am an individual Microsoft Store developer based in Türkiye. I am experiencing two critical issues that prevent me from completing my payout account setup and contacting Microsoft Developer Support. 1. Partner Center –…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-02T21:11:31.7066667+00:00
Alper Okur 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-04T01:58:59.83+00:00
Alper Okur 0 Reputation points