Microsoft Office 365 E1 12 months monthly plan

Microsoft Office 365 E1: Enterprise-Grade Cloud Productivity Without the Desktop App Overhead

Equip your entire organisation with the essential communication and collaboration backbone of Microsoft 365, without paying for desktop applications your team may not need. Microsoft Office 365 E1 is a cloud-first productivity suite delivered as a 12-month monthly subscription plan, designed specifically for businesses that require enterprise-grade email, file sharing, and teamwork tools accessible entirely through a web browser or mobile device. This plan provides a predictable, per-user monthly cost that scales with your headcount, making it exceptionally well-suited for startups, growing SMEs, and larger enterprises with managed IT environments. You get the core services that power modern hybrid work—business-class email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and intelligent intranet sites—all backed by Microsoft's robust security and compliance framework. This is a genuine, verified monthly subscription license delivered digitally by Lizensa, ready to be assigned to users in your Microsoft 365 admin centre immediately after purchase.

Key features and benefits

• Business-class email with 50 GB mailbox: Equip every user with a professional email address on your custom domain via Exchange Online. Each mailbox includes a generous 50 GB storage quota, shared calendars, and advanced anti-spam and anti-malware protection, ensuring your business communications remain secure and organised.
• Unified communication with Microsoft Teams: Move beyond disjointed communication tools. Teams provides a central hub for persistent chat, voice calls, and online meetings with screen sharing, file sharing, and session recording. This reduces email chains and accelerates decision-making for remote and hybrid teams.
• 1 TB of personal cloud storage per user: OneDrive for Business gives every employee a secure, personal cloud repository to store, sync, and share files from any device. Built-in file versioning and ransomware detection allow you to restore files easily, providing a critical safety net against accidental deletion or malicious attacks.
• Intelligent intranet with SharePoint Online: Create dynamic team sites and communication portals to share news, documents, and resources across your organisation. Real-time co-authoring and granular permission management ensure that the right people always have access to the latest information, fostering a transparent and collaborative culture.
• Web and mobile versions of core Office apps: Users can create and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents directly in a browser or on their iOS and Android devices. This eliminates the need to install desktop software while ensuring full document fidelity and compatibility, enabling productivity from any internet-connected device.
• Comprehensive compliance and security tools: Protect your business data with enterprise-grade features including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, eDiscovery, legal hold, and Microsoft Purview Information Protection. These tools help you meet regulatory obligations and safeguard sensitive information without complex third-party add-ons.
• Centralised administration and deployment: Manage users, devices, and policies from a single Microsoft 365 admin centre. IT administrators can automate license assignment, configure security settings, and deploy mobile device management (MDM) policies, drastically reducing the overhead of managing a distributed workforce.
• Predictable monthly subscription model: This 12-month monthly plan offers the flexibility of a subscription with the stability of an annual commitment. You can add or remove user licenses at the end of each monthly billing cycle, allowing your IT spend to adapt precisely to your organisation's changing size.

What's included with your purchase

Your purchase from Lizensa provides everything you need to activate and manage Microsoft Office 365 E1 for your organisation. You receive a digital subscription license key delivered instantly to your email address and accessible in your Lizensa customer account. This is a genuine, verified monthly subscription license sourced from an authorised European distribution channel. The license is valid for a 12-month term, billed on a monthly basis, and is activated by an administrator against your existing Microsoft 365 tenant. You do not receive a physical product; the entire process is digital. Your purchase includes a full VAT invoice suitable for business accounting, and you are covered by the EU's 14-day right of withdrawal. The license is compatible with Cloud, Windows, and macOS environments, and supports product languages including English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish. Activation requires an internet connection and a valid Microsoft 365 tenant.

Office versions compared — which one should you buy?

Choosing the right Microsoft 365 plan depends on whether your users need the locally installed desktop applications. Microsoft Office 365 E1 is a web-and-mobile-only plan, meaning it does not include the right to install the full Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook desktop clients on a PC or Mac. This makes it fundamentally different from plans like Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Microsoft 365 E3, which bundle the desktop apps alongside the cloud services. Office 365 E1 is the optimal choice for organisations with a "cloud-first" or "browser-first" strategy, particularly those with managed IT environments where users primarily work on thin clients, shared workstations, or their own mobile devices. It is also an excellent, cost-effective layer to add to users who already have a standalone Office desktop license but need enterprise cloud services. If your users require offline access and the full power of the desktop applications, you should consider a plan that includes the desktop apps, such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard or E3.

System requirements and compatibility

Microsoft Office 365 E1 is a cloud-based service, so its primary requirement is a modern web browser and an internet connection. The web apps and services are compatible with the latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. For the mobile apps, you will need a device running iOS 16 or later, or Android 9.0 or later. For the best experience, a device with at least 4 GB of RAM is recommended, with 8 GB being optimal for multitasking with other business applications. A minimum of 4 GB of available storage is suggested for offline file caching and mobile app installation. The service supports both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures where applicable for any background services or sync clients. An internet connection is mandatory for activation and ongoing use of the cloud services. Product languages supported include English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish. As exact requirements can vary by specific feature and update, we recommend validating your environment against the official Microsoft 365 vendor documentation before a large-scale rollout.

Installation and activation

After completing your purchase through Lizensa's secure checkout, your digital license key and a detailed activation guide are delivered to your email inbox, typically in under 60 seconds. They are also permanently stored in your Lizensa customer account. To activate, a Microsoft 365 Global or Billing Administrator must sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin centre, navigate to the "Billing" > "Your products" section, and redeem the license key. Once redeemed, the 12-month monthly subscription is active on your tenant, and you can immediately assign licenses to individual users. The services are provisioned instantly, and users can begin using their new email, Teams, and OneDrive services right away. There is no software to download for the core services, though users may wish to install the Teams and OneDrive sync clients for a richer desktop experience. If you encounter any issues during activation, Lizensa provides free multilingual technical support to help resolve them. As a subscription service, you can reassign licenses between users as your team changes.

Why choose Lizensa for your software licenses

When you purchase your Microsoft Office 365 E1 subscription from Lizensa, you are choosing a trusted European software license retailer committed to authenticity, speed, and customer protection. Every license we sell is 100% genuine and verified, sourced directly from authorised European distribution channels, ensuring you receive a legitimate product key that will pass a Microsoft audit. Your license key is delivered digitally, arriving in your inbox on average in under 60 seconds, so you can begin your deployment without delay. As a customer, you are fully protected by EU consumer law, including a 14-day right of refund, and you receive a full VAT invoice with every purchase—business customers can utilise the reverse charge mechanism where applicable. Our checkout is secured by Stripe, supporting a wide range of European payment methods including SEPA direct debit, iDEAL, BLIK, GPay, and major credit cards. Should you have any questions, our free multilingual support team is ready to assist you. Your activation is valid across all 27 EU member states, giving you the flexibility to operate your business across Europe with a single, compliant license.

FAQ — frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Office 365 E1 a one-time purchase or a subscription?

Microsoft Office 365 E1 is a subscription service. The specific plan offered here is a 12-month commitment billed on a monthly basis. Your right to use the services continues as long as the subscription remains active and paid.

Does this plan include the desktop versions of Word, Excel, and Outlook?

No, Office 365 E1 does not include the right to install the full desktop Office applications on a PC or Mac. It provides access to the web-browser versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as mobile apps for phones and tablets.

How fast will I receive my license key after purchase?

Your digital license key and activation instructions are delivered by email almost instantly. On average, our customers receive their license details in under 60 seconds after a successful payment. The key is also available immediately in your Lizensa customer account.

Is this a genuine and legal Microsoft license?

Absolutely. Lizensa supplies only 100% genuine, verified Microsoft licenses sourced from authorised European distributors. You will receive a legitimate product key that is fully compliant for use in a commercial environment and will pass any software asset management audit.

What if I have trouble activating the subscription on my tenant?

We provide free multilingual technical support to all our customers. If you encounter any error during the redemption process in the Microsoft 365 admin centre, simply contact our support team, and we will guide you through the resolution.

Can I transfer a license from one user to another?

Yes. As an administrator, you can unassign a Microsoft Office 365 E1 license from one user in your organisation and reassign it to another user at any time through the Microsoft 365 admin centre. This provides full flexibility as roles change or employees leave.

Does this license work in my country within the EU?

Yes, the license is valid for activation and use across all 27 member states of the European Union. You can manage a pan-European workforce from a single Microsoft 365 tenant using these licenses.

What payment methods does Lizensa accept?

Our checkout is powered by Stripe and supports a wide range of secure payment options popular in Europe. You can pay via credit card, SEPA direct debit, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, and more.

Do you provide a VAT invoice for my purchase?

Yes, a full VAT invoice is generated automatically and delivered with your order confirmation. For B2B customers with a valid EU VAT ID, the reverse charge mechanism can be applied during the checkout process.

What is your refund policy?

You are protected by the EU's statutory 14-day right of withdrawal. If you have not yet redeemed or activated the license key, you can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase. Our support team will process your request promptly.

What is the difference between Office 365 E1 and Microsoft 365 Business Basic?

Both are entry-level cloud plans without desktop apps, but they serve different audiences. Office 365 E1 is an enterprise plan with unlimited users, advanced compliance tools like eDiscovery and DLP, and is designed for organisations over 300 users. Microsoft 365 Business Basic is capped at 300 users and includes simpler, business-focused management tools.

Do I need to have an existing Microsoft 365 tenant to use this license?

Yes, you must have a Microsoft 365 tenant to redeem this subscription license. If you do not have one, you can easily create a new tenant for free during the activation process, which will become the management hub for your organisation's services.