--- title: Guide to Submitting the Claim for AI Build & Publish Marketplace Incentives FY27 slug: guide-to-submitting-the-claim-for-ai-build-and-publish-marketplace-incentives-fy27 icon: {"faIcon":"fa-brands fa-wordpress"} docTags: createdAt: 2026-08-19T16:06:13.405Z --- ## ✅ Pre-Application Gates :::hint{type="success"} ***Before applying, ensure you meet all of the following requirements:*** ::: | ******Requirement****** | **Details****** | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Enrolment** | Enrolled in the Microsoft Commercial Incentives program | | **Tax & Banking Setup** | Tax and banking profile fully configured | | **Incentive Admin Role** | Confirmed Incentive Admin role assigned | | **Solution on Azure** | Solution uses Azure services (Azure AI or Azure Analytics) | | **Performance Gate** | Achieve **$100K+** in marketplace build sales **OR** **$1M+** in MRR from a customer | *** ## ✅ Application Process ### 🟣 Access Partner Center and Click on Incentive Workspace. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/7zcu9AYFMI_T0H0aedq0a_screenshot-2026-08-19-160517.png) *** ## ✅ Check Enrolment and Complete your Tax Profile **** ### 🟣 If you are invited but not yet enrolled, the page will look like this (below). In that case, complete the enrolment ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/gi8Ng86efRYOMLobBJ0s0_chatgpt-image-sep-8-2026-04-22-14-pm.png) ### ### 🟣 Click on Action. **** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/0qH6pzDBBFyxMEAwzENDi_6fd5d1fe-1bda-46bb-851d-ee554f264ec8.png) **** :::hint{type="danger"} ***When a client shows Status = Invited and Action = Enroll, that Enroll button won't work directly. You need to first select the button next to the program name. That refreshes the display, and only then can the client click Enroll.*** ::: **** ### 🟣 Then the enrolment form will show; click on Enrol **** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/vbtTmGzNSPBeXgwM3HxPe_7909eb39-2ef7-4200-b0be-43561c8de59b.png) **** ### 🟣 If you do not see the button, then check your email with the subject: 'Partner Incentive Enrollment Invitation'. **** :::hint{type="success"} ***Note : If not found, raise a ticket using this [guide](https://docs.wetransact.io/how-to-create-a-partner-center-support-ticket)*** ::: ### 🟣 Complete the Tax profile and payout profile. **** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/684523o10lm1iGcrDTpud_hh.jpg) ### ### 🟣 ***Please follow the [guide ](https://docs.wetransact.io/how-do-complete-tax-and-payout-profile-for-the-incentive-campaign)to complete the tax and payout profile *** *** ## ✅ Customer Claims Once the tax and payout profile is complete, submit a claim. ### 🟣 Navigate to the Customer Claims section. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/vs6KPhjlurHAsb7IVcuIS_screenshot-2026-08-19-160735-copy.png) ## ✅ Add Customer ### 🟣 Go to Customer Claims, select Auze, and click on Add customer ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/kWT_eMXxj_wXyqwIF9C3B_download.png) ### 🟣 1. Associate Customer :::hint{type="success"} - Assign a **name** to the claim for tracking. - Select your **Partner Location**. - Set **Customer ID Type** to **Tenant ID**. - Enter your **Tenant ID** (since you're applying for the incentive). ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/4CKogxO19SoylE9E22gCO_download-4.png) ### :::hint{type="custom" customColor="#6B21A8"} **Be sure to only use the Customer TPID in the, Add Customer process** ::: ### 🟣 2. Associate Engagement, Select Tier :::hint{type="success"} Choose the tier aligned with your projected **Marketplace Billed Sales (MBS)**. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/CcBkI_DTXTQxIegHjqwXQ_screenshot-2026-08-19-161257.png) ### ### 🟣 3. Add contact information :::hint{type="custom" customColor="#6B21A8"} ***Under Contact Information, add SDC (Publisher's) details for both ******customer and partner*** ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/560827iGoywxAPc3V7ShP_5-review-and-complete.png) *** ## ✅ Submit Claim - [x] **Enter the required contact details.** - [x] **Review all checkboxes on the right.** - [x] **Upload Invoice in USD ** - [x] **Upload Solution Architecture showing qualifying Azure services** **** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wlBoYP3-_D88k8I6lqBSW/VPFISKCfRYwBhqLddIfSQ_screenshot-2026-08-19-161753.png) ### :::hint{type="success"} ✅ When all required fields show **green** (indicating completion), submit the claim. ✅ If accepted, **payment is issued within 45 days**. ::: *** ### ⚠️ Important Notes :::hint{type="success"} - **Proof of Execution:** Attach substantial proof of execution. Weak proof is the **primary reason for rejection.** - Invoice Template [HERE](https://wetransactdotio-my.sharepoint.com/\:w:/g/personal/thaddeus_uzornne_wetransact_io/IQCfRl1sjInPT6ArTxVxWgTbAb0r8bOnJyjSTlF7PbobEE8?e=GL0KMQ) - Proof of execution template [HERE](https://wetransactdotio-my.sharepoint.com/\:w:/g/personal/thaddeus_uzornne_wetransact_io/IQAA5s9svUBlQpmJsFq9bJDiAR0faS8o0S99X05Nmot_3Ek?e=000o3H) - Reference Architecture diagram [HERE](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/referrals/reference-architecture-diagram) - **Partner Actions:** Complete any required partner actions **before the due date** to track progress. - **Error Handling:** For any Partner Center or application errors, collect your **Seller ID**, **Partner ID**, and **TPID** (if available), then contact ** AzureOfferingsPtrSup\@microsoft.com**. :::