EU Accessibility Act · WCAG · EN 301 549

Web accessibility compliance in Portugal

Since 28 June 2025 the European Accessibility Act requires businesses serving consumers in Portugal to make their websites and apps accessible, in line with WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549.

What the law requires

Your website and app must meet WCAG 2.1 level AA, and you must publish an accessibility statement with your conformance status and a way for users to report problems.

Who enforces it

In Portugal, complaints and enforcement are handled by the national supervisory authority.

Penalties

Non-compliance can lead to enforcement action and penalties set by the national supervisory authority.

The obligation is binding now. Early EU enforcement is remediation-first — guidance before fines — but the requirement already applies.

What to do now

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm the exact requirements and penalties for your jurisdiction.