The EAA in Hungary
Hungary has written the European Accessibility Act into national law and the requirements are in force. Public enforcement activity has been limited so far, and published penalty figures are still emerging.
Penalties
What non-compliance can cost in Hungary
The maximum reported penalty in Hungary is Up to 5% of net turnover, capped at HUF 500,000,000 (≈ €1,260,000) — minimum HUF 15,000 (Decree 605/2022 §9). Penalties are set nationally under Article 30 of the directive, which requires them to be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
The 5% / HUF 500M cap is set in implementing Decree 605/2022 (§9) — among the highest ceilings in the EU.
Scope
Who must comply
The obligations are the same EU-wide: any business placing covered products or providing covered services to consumers in Hungary is in scope, including companies based outside the EU. Micro-enterprises are exempt for services only. See the full scope and exemptions on the overview.
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Sources
Figures for Hungary are reproduced from the sourced references on the main briefing and verified June 2026. The transposing law is Act XVII of 2022 + Government Decree 605/2022; see the EU’s official national transposition measures for Directive (EU) 2019/882. Enforcement is evolving fast and sources conflict — this page is an educational summary, not legal advice.
Official source — Act XVII of 2022 + Government Decree 605/2022