What Microsoft Partner does

Microsoft License, the trading identity of UK-incorporated Talee Limited and its Iranian operating arm Rayaneh Net, is an authorized Microsoft Partner and Solution Provider (Partner ID 4560062) that distributes original Microsoft software licences and hardware. The company holds the stated distinction of being the sole official Microsoft commercial partner in Iran, with offices in Tehran (two locations), London, and Moscow, and 14 years of operating history. The product portfolio spans the full Microsoft catalogue: Windows 10/11, Office 2016/2019/2021/2024/365, Windows Server (including Server 2025), SQL Server, Visual Studio, Visio, Project, Exchange Server, SharePoint, System Center, Dynamics CRM, plus Microsoft hardware including Surface devices, Xbox consoles, and accessories. Licences are sold as both Retail and Volume Licence types, with a best-price guarantee and sub-30-minute digital key delivery cited as primary differentiators.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market combining an e-commerce storefront (microsoftlicense.com) with an enterprise sales motion. Customers include 4,200+ end customers and 200+ government, private holding, and institutional organizations in Iran, with pricing denominated in Iranian Toman. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time licence fees rather than subscriptions, which constrains compounding. The dual-entity structure (UK parent, Iranian operating company) is the central operational feature: it allows the firm to maintain authorized Microsoft distribution into a US-sanctioned market while presenting a UK corporate face to Microsoft and international counterparties.

The company is private, has 11-50 employees, and has not disclosed funding, ownership, leadership hires, M&A, or financial results. Core risks and limitations are concentrated in regulatory exposure (sanctions regime governing the primary market), platform dependency (no proprietary technology, full dependence on Microsoft's product roadmap and continued partnership status), and the non-recurring nature of licence revenue. The Moscow office suggests an attempt to replicate the UK-hub model into a parallel sanctioned market, though no Russian revenue contribution is disclosed.

Name

Microsoft Partner

Legal name

Talee Limited

Website

https://microsoftlicense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Microsoft License (Talee Limited) is the sole authorized Microsoft commercial partner in Iran, distributing genuine Microsoft software licences and hardware to 4,200+ customers and 200+ government and institutional organizations via UK-incorporated operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software License Reseller

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG)

Keywords

• Software license resale
• Microsoft licensing
• Volume licensing services
• Enterprise software distribution
• IT infrastructure supply

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of Microsoft software licenses including Windows, Office, Windows Server, SQL Server, and other Microsoft products. Revenue is primarily one-time license fees for Retail and Volume License products, with no recurring subscription component for the company's own services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Microsoft Partner (Microsoft License / Talee Limited) is an authorized Microsoft Partner and license reseller that distributes original Microsoft software licenses and Microsoft-branded hardware. It sells original Retail and Volume License keys for Windows, Office, Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Visio, Project, Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, System Center, and Dynamics CRM, alongside Surface devices, Xbox consoles, and Microsoft accessories. All licenses are sourced directly from Microsoft and delivered digitally to customers in Iran and regional markets within 30 minutes of purchase.

Product overview

Microsoft License (Microsoft Partner) is an authorized Microsoft partner and license reseller — not a product developer. It operates as a sole official Microsoft commercial partner in Iran, distributing original Microsoft software licenses across the full Microsoft product portfolio. Its catalog spans desktop operating systems (Windows 11/10), server operating systems (Windows Server 2025/2022/2019), productivity suites (Office 2024/2021/2019, Office 365/Microsoft 365, Office for Mac), database management (SQL Server), development tools (Visual Studio, Visio, Project), enterprise server platforms (Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, System Center, Dynamics CRM), cloud services (Dynamics 365, Azure integration), and Microsoft hardware (Surface devices, Xbox, accessories). Products are sold exclusively as original Retail and Volume License keys, with immediate digital delivery, guaranteed authenticity, and official Microsoft support verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windows (Operating System) Licenses

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Microsoft CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011Microsoft License operates as a Microsoft Partner and Solution Provider, officially listed on Microsoft's partner directory. The company is registered as Talee Limited in the UK (Partner ID: 4560062) and serves as the sole official Microsoft business partner in Iran, enabling Iranian customers to access genuine Microsoft licenses and support despite US sanctions. The relationship is built on Microsoft's official partner program, providing access to authentic product keys, verification systems, and technical support pathways.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SHI International: Large US-based Microsoft LSP delivering software licensing, hardware, and IT services to enterprise and public sector. Closely matches the enterprise/government software license distribution model, though serving US rather than sanctioned-market customers.
• Connection (Connection Inc.): US-based Microsoft partner and IT solutions provider selling software licensing, hardware, and services to enterprise and public sector. Compares on enterprise Microsoft volume license distribution and government customer focus.
• CDW: Major US-based Microsoft partner providing hardware, software licensing, and integrated IT solutions to business, government, and education customers. Direct overlap on Microsoft software license resale, especially for government and large enterprise segments.
• Crayon: Norwegian-headquartered Microsoft LSP and cloud economics company that buys, manages, and optimizes software licenses and cloud spend. Direct overlap with Microsoft License on Microsoft license resale and license optimization, but with a global enterprise focus and cloud-services portfolio.
• Ingram Micro: Global IT distribution giant distributing Microsoft software, hardware, and cloud solutions through a reseller channel. Comparable on the wholesale/retail distribution of Microsoft product keys, with a vastly broader partner ecosystem model.
• SoftwareOne: Global Microsoft LSP and software license management specialist listed on the Swiss stock exchange. Compares on the core business model of reselling and managing Microsoft licenses at scale, though with much broader geographic and product reach than Microsoft License.
• Insight Enterprises: Fortune 500 Microsoft LSP and IT solutions integrator offering software licensing, hardware, and managed services globally. Overlaps with Microsoft License on Microsoft license resale and volume licensing to enterprise customers.

Others

• Arrow Electronics: Global value-added distributor of software and IT solutions, including Microsoft licensing and enterprise solutions. Comparable in distributing Microsoft software through channel partners, though serving a broader VAR and integrator ecosystem rather than end customers directly.
• ALSO Group: European IT distribution and services company distributing Microsoft software, hardware, and cloud products to resellers across EMEA. Comparable as a Microsoft channel partner operating through licensed entities in Europe, including the UK, like Microsoft License's Talee Limited.

Regional players

• Westcoast: UK-based IT distributor and Microsoft licensing partner serving UK and Irish resellers. Comparable as a Microsoft authorized licensing partner operating in the UK market, similar to the UK domicile of Microsoft License's Talee Limited entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/microsoft-partner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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