Business Central 28
Business Central 28 overview
The rollout of Dynamics 365 2026 release wave 1 has begun, and Business Central 28 has been launched. The many new features, improvements, and capabilities in Business Central will be released continuously until the release of Business Central 29 in October.
We are moving Business Central toward an AI-driven ERP, where AI and automation are an integral part of daily business processes.
The goal is to shift organizations from manual tasks to more autonomous, data-driven actions, where the system increasingly acts as an active partner—helping to analyze, act, and make better decisions.
- AI in daily work: Business Central supports users with insights, recommendations, and actions, enabling faster and more confident decision-making
- Expanded AI agents: New capabilities allow agents to handle more complex end-to-end processes and reduce the need for manual intervention
- Finance with AI: Automation of payments, expenses, and approval workflows improves efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
- Operations and supply chain: Enhancements in production, quality management, subcontracting, and a stronger Shopify integration provide better visibility and control
- Governance and insights: Updates in compliance, administration, and reporting ensure stronger governance and better decision support
Overall, Business Central 27 2026 release wave 1 supports the vision of an intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly ERP solution, where AI, automation, and strong integrations help organizations work more efficiently and adapt quickly to change.
New Business Central logo
In Business Central 28, 2026 release wave 1, a new logo is introduced, marking the continued evolution of the platform toward a more modern, intelligent, and AI-driven ERP solution.
The new visual identity reflects a strong focus on innovation, automation, and tighter integration between data, processes, and users
New features in Business Central 28
Below you will find an overview of the many new features in Business Central 28, planned for release from April 2026 through September 2026. As the overview includes features that may not yet be released, timelines are subject to change, and some features may be postponed or not released at all.
Faster adaptation with Power Platform
The close integration between Business Central and Power Platform is further strengthened in Business Central 28, enabling more efficient work by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
With Power Automate, you can easily set up workflows tailored to your specific business processes and needs. With even tighter integration in BC28, you gain more opportunities to fully leverage your data.
Using Microsoft Copilot Studio, you can design and build AI agents that are directly connected to Business Central and can be controlled using simple natural language instructions.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dataverse fields are integrated in Business Central | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Ongoing application development
Improvements in each new version of Business Central are prioritized based on customers’ most important needs and current market trends, with continuous investment in features that help organizations use Copilot to optimize their business processes.
In addition, recent updates have placed special focus on multi-company functionality, as more businesses operate across borders and manage multiple entities within a single solution.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover the many benefits of external storage support for document attachments | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Copilot and AI-agents
Business Central is a modern, AI-powered business solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth through automation and generative AI.
The solution is built with a strong focus on data security and follows Microsoft’s principles for responsible AI. Microsoft Copilot acts as an intelligent assistant that helps increase efficiency, support creativity, and reduce manual tasks.
Copilot is fully integrated into the system and can guide users, analyze data, compare information, and summarize insights without requiring complex setup.
At the same time, autonomous AI agents can handle core business processes, such as end-to-end processing of vendor invoices. For developers, the platform enables building custom AI solutions and integrating them with the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
In Business Central 28, AI-based capabilities are further enhanced.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced KPIs and overviews provide item-level insights | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| A dedicated task pane allows you to manage tasks from all your agents | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| An improved MCP server enables agentic experiences | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| AI-powered capabilities can be used in Copilot extensions | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | ✔ June 6, 2025 | September 2026 |
| Avatars for record creators and modifiers can be shown in lists | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| AI agents can be visualized and designed directly in Business Central | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | ✔ February 6, 2026 | May 2026 |
| Content generated by AI agents can be reviewed directly on pages | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Emails processed by the Payables Agent can be found in the inbox | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| You can select a specific agent and stop all its tasks | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Compliance and localization
Each release of Business Central includes updates that ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards across countries and regions.
This includes changes in areas such as tax, e-invoicing, and data management. At the same time, the solution is designed with flexible frameworks that make it possible to adapt compliance to local requirements and future regulations.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get started with improved and more transparent controls for user configuration in the Czech Republic | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use CO₂ footprint in the OIOUBL e-invoicing format | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use payment practices in the UK localization | Users (automatically) | - | June 2026 |
| Enable e-invoicing in France | Users (automatically) | June 2026 | April 2026 |
| Adjust VAT periods according to Microsoft standards in the Czech Republic | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Adopt the new structure for non-deductible VAT in Belgium | Users (automatically) | - | September 2026 |
| Enable integrated Verifacu mode in Spain | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | ✔ January 1, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Use e-invoice formats for service invoices in Germany | Users (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Edit the original VAT date in VAT entries in the Czech Republic | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Comply with Australian payment time reporting requirements | Users (automatically) | - | June 2026 |
| Transfer journal line descriptions to bank statements in the Czech Republic | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 2, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Adjust VAT in local currency on sales documents in the Czech Republic | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Development and flexibility
The latest development features make it easier to build flexible and scalable solutions. Developers can customize user profiles without duplicating code, work with resources directly in extensions, and take advantage of improved GitHub integration.
In addition, enhancements in search and performance provide better user experiences and faster access to data.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enable debugging on the MCP server for AL | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | May 2026 | May 2026 |
| Allow developers to define data analysis in their apps | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | April 2026 |
| Enable more secure outbound HTTP calls by default | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Run AL tests directly from Visual Studio Code | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | ✔ April 3, 2026 | ✔ April 3, 2026 |
| Improve performance for apps using Base64 encoding | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Evaluate AL code agents with BC-Bench | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
E-commerce and integration
Integrations with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify are continuously improved, making it easier to manage inventory, pricing, discounts, and taxes across different sales channels. This provides companies with better visibility and a more unified sales process.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use the latest version of the Shopify connector | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Assign custom collections to items exported to Shopify | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Export items to Shopify with product setup based on attributes | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use checkout currency when creating sales documents from Shopify orders | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Synchronize product variant images between Business Central and Shopify | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
E-documents
E-documents in Business Central 28 automate the handling and exchange of invoices and other business documents. This reduces the need for manual entry, minimizes the risk of errors, and increases efficiency. At the same time, the solution supports multiple document types and provides a scalable platform for digital document management.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use payments with e-document structure | Users (automatically) | May 2026 | July 2026 |
|
Set a default e-document type on vendor templates |
Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Configure service participants in company information | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 1, 2026 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Link incoming e-documents to purchase invoices | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use the purchase journal to view electronic Peppol invoices | Users (automatically) | August 2026 | - |
Financial management
AI and agents play an increasingly important role in financial management by automating tasks, improving data quality, and providing a stronger basis for decision-making. At the same time, administrators gain access to enhanced tools for managing environments, security, and applications. Features such as advanced encryption, flexible update options, and improved access control contribute to stronger governance.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use self-billed invoices | Users (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Calculate taxes on plastics and sugar | Users (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | July 2026 |
| Manage employee expenses with expense reports | Users (automatically) | May 2026 | October 2026 |
| Enable accelerated depreciation methods for fixed assets | Users (automatically) | June 2026 | September 2026 |
| Reduce time spent on recurring subscription billing | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Calculate withholding tax for vendors | Users (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Calculate your excise duties | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | ✔ October 1, 2025 | May 2026 |
| Enable investment boost settings for fixed assets | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
Administration and governance
Business Central 28 gives administrators better tools to manage environments, apps, and data. New features strengthen security, flexibility, and partner management — including improved access control, customer-managed encryption keys, and more flexible update options.
A unified administration interface and IPv6 support make deployment, operations, and security more efficient.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gain control over database index usage and costs per company | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Perform re-implementation projects using the cloud migration tool | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | Maj2026 |
| Migrate to the cloud from any SQL database | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | ✔ March 2, 2026 | April 2026 |
| Comply with local data residency requirements in Italy | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | June 2026 |
| Monitor user and group permissions across apps | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
| Connect AI agents to administration via MCP server | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | April 2026 | - |
Productivity and collaboration
Business Central 28 integrates even closer to Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams, making it possible to work directly with business data in the tools employees already use.
This creates a more efficient workday and strengthens collaboration across the organization.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay in your workflow with the updated Outlook integration | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Data and insights
With advanced analytics tools and built-in business intelligence, organizations gain better opportunities to turn data into valuable insights. The solution makes it easy to work with data in context and make more informed decisions.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved subscription billing in Power BI | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Expanded financial reporting capabilities | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| New APIs for analyzing approval workflows for auditors and IT staff | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
| Faster and improved reports for analyzing deferrals and trial balances | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
| Analysis of customer loyalty and sales data | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| New APIs for analyzing permissions for auditors and IT staff | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
| Easy editing of report layouts with an improved Word add-in | Users (automatically) | ✔ March 15, 2026 | April 2026 |
| Modernized analytical reports for inventory management | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Set default document language at company level | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Present analytics with improved demo data | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
| Manage the lifecycle of report layouts | Users (automatically) | - | May 2026 |
| Analyze subcontracting with the enhanced Manufacturing Power BI app | Users (automatically) | - | April 2026 |
Supply chain management SCM
Business Central understøtter hele værdikæden fra indkøb og produktion til distribution og logistik. Med Functioner til lagerstyring, planlægning og forecasting samt integration med andre Microsoft-værktøjer får virksomheder bedre overblik og mulighed for at optimere deres forsyningskæde.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create service orders from contracts with the 'One service item line per order' setting | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Post purchase invoices for direct deliveries independently of sales invoices | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use date formulas to control allowed posting periods | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Send posted sales shipments and return receipts by email | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Filter receipt and shipment lines for faster invoicing | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Match purchase invoices with multiple order and receipt lines | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Reverse direct deliveries without linked invoicing | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Create purchase requisitions based on contacts | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Select planning behavior for items without SKU per location | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Approve requisition and item journals | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Create purchase orders from direct deliveries | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Improved user experience for production | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Use subcontracting features in production processes | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | - | June 2026 |
| Evaluate the quality of items and materials | Users by administrators, makers, or analysts | ✔ November 16, 2025 | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Add images to item variants for better differentiation | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Define attributes for item variants | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
| Add the 'Description 2' field on multiple pages for better overview | Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Sustainability
The solution includes tools to measure, analyze, and report a company’s environmental impact, including CO₂ emissions, water usage, and waste. With built-in reporting capabilities and integrations, organizations can comply with requirements such as CSRD and work more strategically with sustainability.
| Function | Available for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use new sustainability APIs for better integration | Users (automatically) | ✔ April 1, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Use new sales document layouts that display your carbon footprint | Users (automatically) | - | ✔ April 1, 2026 |
Information about table descriptions
Here you will find a brief explanation of the descriptions used in the tables.
Function
Description of the new feature released in Dynamics 365 Business Central 28.
Available for
Users (automatically): Features that affect the user experience and are enabled automatically
Administrators, developers, marketing, or analysts (automatically): Features intended for these roles and also enabled automatically
Users by administrators, makers, or analysts: Features that only become available once enabled or configured by administrators, developers, or analysts
Public preview
The 'Public preview' column indicates the month in which the feature is released as a public preview. The specified release date can be any day within that month.
General availability
The 'General availability' column indicates the month in which the feature is released for general availability. The specified release date can be any day within that month.
A checkmark '✔' indicates which features have already been released as public preview or general availability.
Business Central 28 FAQ
If you have questions about Business Central 28, Dynamics 365 2026 release wave 1 that are not answered below, you are of course very welcome to contact us. You can find our contact details here.
Has Business Central 28 been released?
Yes, Business Central 28 was released in April 2026 as part of the Dynamics 365 2026 release wave 1 rollout. However, many of the new features and capabilities are released gradually from April 2026 through October 2026, when Dynamics 365 2026 release wave 2 begins and Business Central 29 is released.
What is new in Business Central 28?
With Business Central 28, the platform continues to evolve into a more intelligent and AI-driven ERP solution, where automation and data support daily processes. New AI features and digital agents make it easier to reduce manual work, gain better insights, and make faster decisions – with a strong focus on increased efficiency and value creation.
What does it cost to upgrade to Business Central 28?
This depends largely on the version you are upgrading from. If your company is using an older version of Dynamics NAV, upgrading to Business Central 28 is a larger project than if you are already using Business Central. For example, if you are running the online version of Business Central 27, you will be upgraded to Business Central 28 automatically and at no additional cost.