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How to Set Up Separate Billing for Companies in One Microsoft 365 Tenant

Ayan Masood Sep 30, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to configure separate billing and invoicing for two or more distinct companies that share a single Microsoft 365 tenant.

How to Set Up Separate Billing for Companies in One Microsoft 365 Tenant

Product: Microsoft 365
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing licenses, subscriptions, and financial invoicing for multiple companies operating under one shared organizational tenant.
Observed behavior: The user needs to set up individual billing profiles or associated billing tenants so that each company receives its own separate invoice for their respective subscriptions.

Before you start

Ensure you have Global Administrator or Billing Administrator privileges in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center before attempting to modify billing accounts or profiles.

Solution 1Recommended

Configure Separate Billing Profiles in the Admin Center

Set up distinct billing profiles for different companies to generate separate invoices within the same tenant.

If your account uses a Microsoft Customer Agreement, you can create multiple billing profiles under a single billing account. Each billing profile acts as a separate entity with its own payment method and generates its own invoice, making it ideal for managing multiple companies in one tenant.

Access the Billing Accounts page

Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, navigate to the left-hand menu, and select 'Billing', followed by 'Billing accounts'.

Select your billing account

Click on the name of your primary billing account to open its settings and details page.

Add a new billing profile

Select the 'Billing profiles' tab and click on 'Add a billing profile'. Enter the separate company's details, including the desired invoice name, address, and payment method.

Assign subscriptions to the new profile

Once the profile is created, purchase or move specific subscriptions and licenses so they are billed directly to the new company's billing profile.

Configure Separate Billing Profiles in the Admin Center

Subscription Compatibility: Not all legacy Microsoft 365 subscription types support multiple billing profiles. Verify with Microsoft Support if the option to add a billing profile is unavailable.

Solution 2

Set Up an Associated Billing Tenant

Link a different tenant for billing purposes if your subscription structure requires cross-tenant management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I split an existing Microsoft 365 invoice between two companies?

No, you cannot split a single generated invoice. You must set up separate billing profiles in advance and assign specific subscriptions to each profile to generate distinct invoices for future billing cycles.

Do I need separate Microsoft 365 tenants for separate companies?

Not necessarily. If your account type is under a Microsoft Customer Agreement, you can use multiple billing profiles within a single tenant to invoice different companies separately without needing to manage multiple tenants.

Why don't I see the option to add a billing profile?

The ability to add billing profiles is typically only available for accounts under a modern Microsoft Customer Agreement. If you are on an older legacy subscription, this feature may be restricted. Contact Microsoft Support to upgrade your billing account.

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