Portugal's Decree-Law 82/2022 puts the European Accessibility Act into law, with effect for services provided to consumers from 28 June 2025.
Moderate exposure for private websites. ASAE enforces with fines for companies of EUR 12,000 to about EUR 44,900 for serious breaches.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Portugal?
Decreto-Lei n.º 82/2022 (Diário da República n.º 234/2022, 6 December 2022; Portaria 220/2023) 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 Portugal?
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 Portugal?
ASAE (Food and Economic Safety Authority); regional bodies in the autonomous regions.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Portugal?
For companies: EUR 12,000 to 24,000 for serious breaches, EUR 24,000 to 44,891.81 for very serious ones.
Diário da República n.º 234/2022, 6 December 2022; Portaria 220/2023
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
ASAE (Food and Economic Safety Authority); regional bodies in the autonomous regions.
What it can cost
For companies: EUR 12,000 to 24,000 for serious breaches, EUR 24,000 to 44,891.81 for very serious ones.
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
Portaria 220/2023 sets the requirements and the test for a disproportionate burden.
How Jralo helps in Portugal
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.