European Accessibility Act Compliance in Netherlands

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Penalty Range

€10,000–€900,000

Enforcement Body

ACM

Active Since

June 28, 2025

National Law

Tijdelijk besluit digitale toegankelijkheid

What the EAA Means for Businesses in Netherlands

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) — EU Directive 2019/882 — is now enforceable in Netherlands since June 28, 2025. All websites and digital services targeting consumers must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

With approximately ~2,000,000 active websites and a population of 17.6M, Netherlands represents a significant market. The enforcement body (ACM) can impose fines ranging from €10,000–€900,000 per violation.

Key sectors affected in Netherlands include: Fintech, logistics, e-commerce.

How to Check Your Compliance

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EAA Compliance by Country

Portugal €5,000–€44,890 Spain €30,001–€1,000,000 France €20,000–€250,000 Germany €10,000–€100,000 Italy €5,000–€150,000 Belgium €1,000–€200,000 Austria €5,000–€80,000 Ireland €5,000–€60,000 Sweden €5,000–€100,000 Denmark €5,000–€70,000 Finland €5,000–€50,000 Poland €2,000–€50,000 Czech Republic €2,000–€40,000 Romania €1,000–€30,000 Greece €5,000–€100,000 Hungary €1,000–€30,000 Croatia €1,000–€20,000 Slovakia €1,000–€30,000 Bulgaria €500–€15,000 Luxembourg €5,000–€50,000 Slovenia €1,000–€25,000 Lithuania €1,000–€20,000 Latvia €500–€15,000 Estonia €1,000–€20,000 Cyprus €1,000–€20,000 Malta €1,000–€15,000

Accessibility by Industry

E-Commerce & Online Retail Banking & Financial Services Healthcare & Pharma Government & Public Sector Education & E-Learning Travel & Hospitality

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