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EAA Microenterprise Exemption: Does the European Accessibility Act Apply to My Shop?
Not every online shop has to meet the European Accessibility Act. Microenterprises providing services are exempt. Here is where the line is.
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| Criterion | Exemption limit |
|---|---|
| Employees | fewer than 10 |
| Annual turnover or balance sheet total | no more than EUR 2 million |
Both conditions must be met together.
Three typical cases
- Solo seller with a Shopify store, EUR 180,000 turnover: exempt.
- Family business with 14 staff and an online shop: not exempt, even with turnover below EUR 2 million.
- Wholesaler selling only to businesses: the EAA targets consumer services; pure B2B shops are generally not covered. Check whether consumers can order.
Exempt – and still worth checking?
Yes: if you grow, you cross the line, and adapting takes time. Alt text, labelled forms and keyboard access also help all customers and make your shop easier to read for search engines and AI assistants.
FAQ
What is a microenterprise under the EAA?
An enterprise with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 2 million.
Does the exemption also cover products?
No. The exemption for microenterprises applies to services. Products covered by the EAA must meet the requirements regardless of company size, although microenterprises have simplified obligations.
Measure first, then fix. The free Quick Check shows in seconds what is missing in your shop's HTML. The Compliance Kit (€29) has fix code for every finding, an accessibility statement generator and a checklist for everything a tool cannot find.
Check your shop for freeGet the kitAudit report (€59)