BFSG Check – Welcoma

Question 1 of 3

Who is your offering aimed at? Consumers (B2C)Private customers buy or use your offering BothBoth consumers and business customers Business customers only (B2B)Clearly aimed at businesses only

What best describes your offering? Online shop / e-commerceSelling goods or digital products online Online service with booking or contracte.g. appointment booking, subscription, online contracts Banking, finance or insurance serviceConsumer financial services Telecommunications, e-books or passenger transporte.g. telecom services, e-reader content, ticketing A product within the EAA scopee.g. hardware, self-service or payment terminal Information-only websiteNo sales, bookings or covered service

Are you a microenterprise?

This means: fewer than 10 employees and no more than €2 million in annual turnover or balance-sheet total.

Yes, both applyUnder 10 employees and no more than €2 million NoAt least one of the two thresholds is exceeded

Important: This is a simplified first orientation, not legal advice. Whether the BFSG applies to your specific offering depends on further details – when in doubt, have it checked by a professional.

Note: The check reflects the BFSG rules for private offerings in simplified form. Public-sector bodies are subject to separate rules (e.g. BITV).

The key points

28.06.2025

Applicable — since this date, covered offerings must meet the requirements.

< 10 & ≤ €2m

Microenterprise — exempt for services if both limits are below threshold; not for products.

up to €100,000

Fine possible — for violations, § 37 BFSG provides for fines of up to €100,000.

The BFSG has been applicable since 28 June 2025 and implements the European Accessibility Act in Germany.

Want more depth? Obligations, deadlines and scope are explained in detail in the BFSG guide; the EU basis is the European Accessibility Act.

This check reflects the BFSG rules for private offerings in simplified form and is not legal advice. Public bodies have their own requirements (e.g. BITV).

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