Microsoft is raising Business Central licence pricing from 1 October 2025—with rises estimated to be: Essentials moving to ~£64/month, Premium to ~£88/month, and Device licences to ~£36/month . This first increase in five years reflects significant investments in AI, Copilot, storage and analytics. Here’s what’s changing, what to expect in the UK, and how to lock in current pricing before the deadline. And your chance to get a 15% discount on license renewals.
Business Central License Price Rise: What SMEs Need to Know
Microsoft has announced its first price increase for Dynamics 365 Business Central in over five years, effective 1 October 2025. Although the official UK pricing is still pending (as of 17 July 2025), the US figures give a strong indication:
| Licence Type | Current (USD) | New (USD) | Storage Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $70/month | $80/month | 2 GB → 3 GB |
| Premium | $100/month | $110/month | 3 GB → 5 GB |
| Device | $40/month | $45/month | 1 GB → 1.5 GB |
| Team Member | $8/month | No change | — |
Anticipated UK Pricing
Assuming direct currency parity and typical UK pricing allocations, these changes may convert approximately as follows:
- Essentials: £55 → ~£64 – per user/per month
- Premium: £79 → ~£88 – per user/per month
- Device: £32 → ~£36 – per user/per month
These prices are based on annual payments in advance.
Actual UK prices may fluctuate slightly and VAT applied at purchase.
Why the Price Increase?
Microsoft cites substantial enhancements to Business Central. Including copilot AI, advanced reporting, analytics, manufacturing insights, master data management, sustainability modules, and deeper Power Platform integratio as key drivers behind this adjustment.
New functionality includes:
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Copilot in Business Central—AI-powered assistance for financial processes and analytics
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Real‑time AI financial analysis and automated account reconciliation
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Enhanced data visualisation, analytics, and manufacturing insights
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Expanded storage per licence to support richer datasets and automation
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Improved interoperability with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
In Microsoft’s words:
“We want to help ensure that our updated pricing offers even more benefits for our customers”
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What You’re Getting for the Higher Price
The new pricing delivers more than a licence increase—UK businesses can expect:
- AI‑powered workflows with Copilot–driven financial insights and process automation
- Higher storage limits supporting larger datasets, documents and AI logs
- Advanced analytics and manufacturing capabilities in Premium
- Additional modules, such as sustainability and master data management
- Improved integrations with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools
These upgrades collectively enhance productivity, data-driven decision-making, and cloud adaptability.
Who Does This Affect?
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New Subscriptions initiated on or after 1 October 2025
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Existing customers renewing on or after that date – price as per renewal date.
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Customers with Team Member licences (no change)
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How to Avoid or Delay the Price Rise
To maintain current pricing, UK businesses can:
- Get a 15% discount when you renew your licenses with Eazy Dynamics
- Renew before 30 September 2025—ensuring current rates apply for the full contract term
- Adjust licence mix: Shift non-intensive users to Team Member licences or downgrade from Premium to Essentials where possible
- Audit active users: Remove or reallocate unused licences ahead of renewal
Steps You Should Take Immediately
- Identify your licence renewal dates and align them with current pricing
- Contact Eazy Dynamics to lock in current pricing and negotiate the licence mix
- Perform a licence audit: identify under‑utilisation and possible optimisation paths
- Explore Team vs full licence routes for occasional users
- Assess your needs—does new AI and storage unlock
FAQs: Business Central Licence Price Rise
Why is Microsoft increasing Business Central licence prices?
Microsoft periodically adjusts pricing to reflect added functionality, cloud infrastructure costs and to align Business Central with other Dynamics 365 products.
When will the new Business Central licence prices take effect?
Price increases are scheduled to apply from the next renewal cycle after Microsoft’s announced effective date. Check your partner agreement for the exact timing.
How much are Business Central licence prices rising?
The increase varies by licence type. Essentials and Premium licences typically rise by a set percentage, while Team Member licences see smaller adjustments.
Will existing customers be affected immediately?
No. Current customers normally see price changes applied at their subscription renewal date rather than mid-contract.
Does the price rise apply globally?
Yes. Microsoft applies pricing adjustments across all geographies, although the impact may vary due to local currency rates and tax considerations.
How will this affect SMEs in the UK?
UK SMEs should budget for higher ongoing subscription costs. However, the increases are relatively modest compared to the productivity gains and reduced infrastructure overhead of SaaS ERP.
Can I lock in the old price before the rise?
Yes. Renewing or extending your subscription before the effective date can secure the current pricing until the end of that agreement term.
Do all licence types increase at the same rate?
No. Essentials, Premium and Team Member licences each have different price points and adjustment percentages. Premium typically has the highest cost.
What’s the best way to manage costs after the price rise?
Review your licence mix, ensure you’re not over-licensing users, consider Team Member licences for light users, and make use of Microsoft’s promotions where available.
Does this affect on-premise NAV/Business Central customers?
No. The announced changes apply to SaaS licences. On-prem customers are not directly affected, although support and upgrade costs should still be reviewed.
Next Steps:
As a certified Microsoft partner, we can assist with:
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Licence audits and optimisation
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Strategic renewal planning
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Change management for AI and analytics
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Migration advice for Essentials → Premium or vice versa
Contact us now to secure your pricing and plan for Business Central’s next evolutionary leap.
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