12-month cloud subscription with professional email, 1 TB storage, and Teams—ideal for EU businesses that work in a browser.
12-month cloud subscription with professional email, 1 TB storage, and Teams—ideal for EU businesses that work in a browser.
Lowest price in the last 30 days: $6.90 (on 06/05/2026)
For small and medium-sized businesses across the EU, Microsoft 365 Business Basic delivers the core services that keep teams connected, organised, and productive—without the cost of desktop applications you may not need. This 12-month subscription provides business-grade email with a custom domain, 1 TB of personal cloud storage per user, shared team workspaces, and HD video conferencing for up to 300 participants. It is a cloud-first licence, meaning you access the tools through a web browser or mobile app, which simplifies deployment and eliminates server maintenance. Lizensa supplies this as a genuine, verified digital licence with instant delivery, a full VAT invoice, and ongoing support. Whether you are a startup establishing your first professional IT setup, a remote team needing reliable communication, or an established company looking to move infrastructure to the cloud, this licence gives you a secure, scalable, and EU-compliant foundation for modern work.
When you order Microsoft 365 Business Basic 12 months from Lizensa, you receive a complete, activation-ready package. This is an annual subscription licence for one user, delivered digitally. You will get a unique activation link and clear, step-by-step instructions sent to your email and available in your Lizensa customer account. The licence is added directly to your existing Microsoft 365 tenant, or you can create a new one during setup—no product key to type manually. A full VAT invoice is provided with every order, which is essential for business accounting and tax purposes across the EU. The subscription covers 12 months of service, including all feature updates released during that period. Because it is a cloud-based licence, there is no installation media to download; you simply assign the licence to a user in your admin portal and they can start working immediately in a browser or mobile app. This licence is valid for activation in all 27 EU member states.
Choosing the right Microsoft 365 plan depends on how your team works and which applications they need. Microsoft 365 Business Basic is the entry-level business plan focused on cloud services. It includes email, storage, and Teams, plus web and mobile Office apps. It does not include the desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook that you install on a PC or Mac. If your team needs those installable desktop apps, you should consider Microsoft 365 Business Standard, which adds the full Office suite plus additional desktop tools. For organisations that need advanced security, device management, and cyberthreat protection, Microsoft 365 Business Premium bundles everything from Business Standard with Microsoft Intune and Azure Information Protection. There is also Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, which provides only the desktop Office apps and OneDrive, without email or Teams. Business Basic is the ideal fit for teams that are comfortable working in a browser, use other desktop tools, or want to minimise costs while still getting professional email and collaboration infrastructure. It is also a smart choice for organisations that already have a perpetual Office licence and want to add cloud services without paying twice for desktop apps.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a cloud-first service, so its system requirements are minimal compared to traditional software. You need a device with a modern web browser—Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox—and an internet connection. For the best experience on a PC, Microsoft recommends Windows 10 or Windows 11 with at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 4 GB of available disk space for browser caching and temporary files. On a Mac, macOS 10.14 or later is supported. The service works on both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures where the operating system and browser support them. For mobile use, the Microsoft 365 mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. An internet connection is required for activation and ongoing use, as the core applications run in the cloud. The product interface is available in English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish, among other languages. Because exact requirements can vary slightly by update and browser version, we recommend checking the latest Microsoft documentation for your specific device before purchase.
Activation of Microsoft 365 Business Basic is handled entirely online and does not require a traditional software installer. After your purchase, Lizensa delivers the activation instructions digitally—typically within seconds—to your email address and your customer account. The process is straightforward: log into your Microsoft 365 admin centre (or create a new tenant if you do not have one), navigate to the billing section, and redeem the activation link we provide. Once redeemed, the licence appears in your subscription list, and you can immediately assign it to a user. That user can then sign in at office.com and begin using email, OneDrive, and Teams. There is no product key to type and no software to download unless you choose to install the optional mobile apps. If you encounter any difficulty during activation, Lizensa’s free multilingual support team is available to guide you through the process. Because the licence is tied to your tenant, you can reassign it to a different user if someone leaves your organisation, ensuring you retain the value of your subscription.
Lizensa has built its reputation on providing European businesses with a straightforward, secure, and fully compliant way to purchase software licences. When you buy Microsoft 365 Business Basic from us, you are getting a genuine, verified licence sourced through authorised European distribution channels—not a reused or grey-market key that could be deactivated without warning. Your order is processed through a Stripe-secured checkout that supports SEPA bank transfers, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, and major credit cards, so you can pay with confidence using your preferred method. As soon as payment clears, your licence details are delivered digitally; most customers receive their activation instructions in under a minute. Every purchase comes with a proper VAT invoice, making expense tracking and tax recovery simple, and B2B customers can benefit from reverse-charge invoicing where applicable. You are protected by EU consumer law, including a 14-day right of withdrawal, and our support team provides free assistance in multiple languages if you have questions about activation or compatibility. Your licence is valid across all 27 EU member states, so whether your team is in Berlin, Amsterdam, or Warsaw, they are covered.
It is a 12-month subscription licence. The services—email, storage, Teams, and web apps—remain active as long as the subscription is renewed. There is no perpetual or lifetime version of this product.
Business Basic includes cloud services and web/mobile Office apps only. Business Standard adds the full desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher that you can install on up to five PCs or Macs per user.
Delivery is instant in the vast majority of cases. Your activation instructions are sent by email and appear in your Lizensa customer account within seconds of a completed payment.
Yes. Lizensa supplies only genuine licences obtained through authorised European distribution. You receive a valid VAT invoice, and the licence is activated directly in your Microsoft 365 tenant, which confirms its authenticity.
Absolutely. You can add your custom domain (e.g., name@yourbusiness.eu) during setup. Microsoft 365 will guide you through verifying domain ownership and configuring DNS records.
Lizensa provides free multilingual technical support. If the activation link does not work or you are unsure of the steps, contact our team and we will help you resolve the issue.
Yes. As an administrator, you can unassign the licence from one user and assign it to another within your Microsoft 365 tenant at any time during the subscription period.
Yes. The web apps work in any modern browser on macOS, and Microsoft provides dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. Desktop Office apps for Mac are not included in this plan.
Yes, a full VAT invoice is issued with every order. For eligible B2B transactions within the EU, reverse-charge VAT rules can be applied.
We accept SEPA bank transfer, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, and major credit and debit cards. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
You have a 14-day right of withdrawal under EU consumer protection law. If you have not activated or used the licence, you can request a full refund. Contact our support team to initiate the process.
Yes. The licence can be activated and used in all 27 member states of the European Union without restriction.
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