The EAA in Malta
Malta 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 Malta
The maximum reported penalty in Malta is Penalties via the Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act (Cap. 413) — routed through Cap. 413 arts. 32/32A/32C; a €1,000–€50,000 range is reported but not in any primary instrument. Penalties are set nationally under Article 30 of the directive, which requires them to be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
This figure is reported: it appears in industry references rather than confirmed primary legislation. Confirm against national law before relying on it.
Complaints & enforcement
How a complaint reaches a penalty in Malta
Complaints go to the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD).
Scope
Who must comply
The obligations are the same EU-wide: any business placing covered products or providing covered services to consumers in Malta 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 Malta are reproduced from the sourced references on the main briefing and verified June 2026. The transposing law is Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations, SL 627.03 (LN 214/2022); 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.