How to Change Company Name and VAT Number on Microsoft Invoices
Question details
The user needs to update their organization's legal name and VAT number to ensure Microsoft invoices contain the correct business information.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The business has changed its legal name, acquired a new VAT number, or transferred ownership, requiring updated billing details for tax compliance.
- Observed behavior
- Current billing profiles retain old company details, meaning that future Microsoft invoices will display outdated legal entity and tax information unless updated.
Ensure you are signed in with an account that has Global Administrator or Billing Administrator privileges in the Microsoft 365 admin center before attempting to make these billing changes.
Update Billing Details in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Use this method if you manage a Microsoft 365 business subscription and need to update the organization's legal name and tax information.
Business subscriptions are managed centrally. Modifying the billing profile here ensures that all subsequent billing cycles generate invoices with your updated corporate identity.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center online and log in using your Billing Administrator credentials.
In the left navigation menu, expand the 'Billing' section, then select 'Billing accounts' or 'Your products', depending on your specific admin layout.
Select the billing profile you wish to update. Click the 'Edit' button next to the legal business details or organization name.
Enter your newly updated company name and your new VAT or tax registration number, then click 'Save' to apply your changes.
Update Details for Personal Microsoft Accounts
If you use a personal Microsoft account for your purchases rather than a business subscription, you must update your payment profile via the consumer dashboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reissue past Microsoft invoices with my new company name and VAT number?
No, updates to your billing profile generally apply only to future billing cycles. Microsoft does not usually reissue previously generated invoices with updated legal or tax details.
Why is my new VAT number showing as pending in the Microsoft admin center?
When you update tax information, Microsoft billing support must verify the new VAT number against local tax authority databases. This verification process is standard and can take a few business days to complete.
What should I do if I am completely changing company ownership?
If you are closing one business entity to start another, do not immediately close the existing billing profile. You should contact Microsoft Support directly before transferring ownership to ensure compliance and avoid service interruptions.
