Belgium put the European Accessibility Act into law through several instruments, because accessibility powers are split between the federal state, regions and communities. The rules apply from 28 June 2025.
Moderate exposure for private websites. Belgium wrote the EAA into several federal and regional laws. Complaints must be investigated within 30 days.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Belgium?
European Accessibility Act, Belgian transposition (Law of 5 November 2023 (Code of Economic Law) and related laws) applies to: Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
What accessibility standard must a website meet in Belgium?
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
How is website accessibility enforced in Belgium?
The competent federal or regional authority; anyone can complain, and the authority must investigate.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Belgium?
Law of 5 November 2023 (Code of Economic Law) and related laws
Who is covered
Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
Standard
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
Enforcement
The competent federal or regional authority; anyone can complain, and the authority must investigate.
What it can cost
Set by the Belgian laws; check the official text.
Key dates
Applies from 28 June 2025. Services already offered on that date may continue using products already in use until 28 June 2030.
Impact on your website
An online shop or a site where consumers can conclude a contract online must meet the accessibility requirements and publish information on how the service meets them.
What it means for your website
Meeting EN 301 549 is presumed to meet the requirements.
Some providers, including e-commerce, must tell the authority themselves when they don't comply.
How Jralo helps in Belgium
Daily checks against WCAG 2.2 A and AA with axe-core, the same rules EN 301 549 points to for web content. Automated testing finds many, not all, problems.
A dated, independently timestamped record of what was checked and fixed, ready if a regulator, customer or court asks.
Website Mechanic fixes problems in your code and opens a pull request for you to review.
General information, checked 9 October 2026. Not legal advice. Laws, guidance and enforcement change; speak to a qualified lawyer about your situation.