Since June 28, 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has been in force. Many business owners ask: Am I even affected? And if so - what do I need to do?
The BFSG implements the EU Accessibility Directive into German law. Goal: make digital products and services accessible to people with disabilities. The legal basis is WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
In practice: texts need sufficient contrast, images need alt texts, navigation must work by keyboard, videos require subtitles.
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1.Do you offer digital products or services to consumers?
2.Do you run an online shop, booking system or SaaS product?
3.Does your company have 10 or more employees or more than €2M annual revenue?
The BFSG applies to businesses offering consumers digital products or services - regardless of location or size.
Exception: Micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees AND annual turnover below €2 million are exempt from some requirements.
Bottom line: If you run an online shop, SaaS product or booking website with consumers as customers, you are very likely affected.
The four WCAG 2.1 principles:
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