Spain's Law 11/2023 puts the European Accessibility Act into Spanish law, covering e-commerce and other consumer services from 28 June 2025.
Moderate to high exposure for private websites. Penalties come from Spain's general disability law, with high ceilings for the most serious breaches.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Spain?
Ley 11/2023 (Title I) (Ley 11/2023, de 8 de mayo) 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 Spain?
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 Spain?
The state administration where a breach reaches beyond one region; otherwise the autonomous communities.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Spain?
Under the general disability law, up to EUR 30,000 (minor), EUR 90,000 (serious) and EUR 1,000,000 (very serious).
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 state administration where a breach reaches beyond one region; otherwise the autonomous communities.
What it can cost
Under the general disability law, up to EUR 30,000 (minor), EUR 90,000 (serious) and EUR 1,000,000 (very serious).
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
Affected users can also claim compensation for discrimination.
Sector rules (for example banking) may set their own penalties.
How Jralo helps in Spain
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.