EAA Fines in Malta
The European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) has been in force since 28 June 2025. Malta has transposed it into national law with the fine and enforcement structure summarised below.
Fine range
Specific fine amounts not publicly available in English-language sources; MCA enforces on case-by-case basis considering severity, scope and number of affected individuals
Source: Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations, S.L. 627.03 (Legal Notice 214 of 2022), in force 28 June 2025; confirmed via mca.org.mt
Enforcement authority
MCA – Malta Communications Authority — designated competent authority for EAA implementation and enforcement; currently establishing audit framework
Type of enforcement
Administrative
What to do this quarter
Concrete next steps for Malta businesses, in the order that minimises legal exposure fastest.
- Run a baseline WCAG 2.1 AA scan. You can't fix what you can't see, and most enforcement actions target the same handful of failures (contrast, alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation).
- Publish an accessibility statement. This is a separate EAA obligation under EN 301 549 — every consumer- facing site needs one, and several countries (notably France) attach a separate fine for missing it. Free generator →
- Identify your highest-risk surfaces first. If you sell anything online, your checkout matters more than your blog. Prioritise the user journeys that produce revenue.
- Document remediation. The fine ranges above describe maximum statutory penalties. In practice, regulators across the EU look at good-faith effort and a clear remediation plan when deciding what to actually impose.
Official source
Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations, S.L. 627.03 (Legal Notice 214 of 2022), in force 28 June 2025; confirmed via mca.org.mt
Country-specific fine data is consolidated from each member state's national transposition of EU Directive 2019/882. Always confirm against the official text before relying on these numbers for legal decisions.
Neighbouring jurisdictions
If you sell across borders, here's the same data forMalta's neighbours.
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