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Any manufacturer that sells software or connected hardware in the EU, including small software vendors and open-source projects run commercially. Non-commercial open source is largely exempt.
Grace period introduced by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Reg. 2026/1744) for systems placed on the market before 2026-08-02; the new prohibition was also added by the Omnibus
Providers of generative AI products released before August 2026 that have not yet implemented watermarking; any business deploying image or video generators.
Any platform that organises work performed by individuals through an app or website (delivery, ride-hailing, cleaning, freelance marketplaces), including small platforms; only Italy and Spain had draft laws by mid-2026.
Manufacturers of any product, software developers and SaaS providers, importers, fulfilment providers and, where no EU manufacturer exists, online marketplaces and distributors.
24 months after the implementing regulations of 2024-11-28 (Art. 5a Reg. 2024/1183); the Commission communicates it as 'end of 2026'
No direct obligation on private businesses yet; companies dealing with public authorities and those doing KYC/onboarding should prepare to accept wallet-based identification.
All cloud, SaaS, PaaS and hosting providers serving EU customers; every business that buys cloud services benefits.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of machines, robots, lifting equipment, partly completed machinery and safety components (including safety software), of any size.
Manufacturers and importers of such batteries and of products containing them (e-bikes, energy storage, forklifts, EVs); distributors must check the QR code is present.
Postponed by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650; micro/small primary operators in low-risk countries only file a one-off simplified declaration
Micro and small importers, wood and furniture makers, coffee roasters, chocolate makers, printers and retailers of the covered products.
Receiving instant euro payments is mandatory for non-euro-area PSPs from 2027-01-09; sending and VoP from 2027-07-09
Banks and payment institutions in non-euro Member States; businesses in Poland, Sweden, Czechia, Hungary, Denmark, Romania and Bulgaria paying or receiving euros.
Providers of older foundation models still offered in the EU, including companies that fine-tuned and released such models.
Definitive period started 2026-01-01; importers above 50 tonnes/year had to apply for authorised CBAM declarant status by 2026-03-31. Declaration deadline per the 2025 CBAM simplification regulation β confirm with your national CBAM authority
Any business importing the listed goods from outside the EU, including small manufacturers, construction firms and traders buying steel or aluminium products directly from non-EU suppliers.
Reporting obligation applies from 2026-01-01; the Commission states the first report is due within nine months after the end of 2026 β national laws may set an earlier date (e.g. 31 January), check your Member State
Any business that provides crypto exchange, transfer or custody services to EU customers, including MiCA-authorised firms and non-EU providers serving EU users.
Postponed from 2026-08-02 by the Digital Omnibus on AI, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (OJ 2026-07-24, in force 2026-07-27)
Companies building such AI systems, and any employer or lender that uses them (deployer duties), regardless of size. SMEs get simplified documentation templates.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of software and connected hardware sold in the EU, including small SaaS vendors that ship client software, IoT makers and app developers.
36 months after the implementing regulations (Art. 5f Reg. 2024/1183); exact national enforcement dates may vary
Regulated service providers in finance, telecom, energy, health, transport and large platforms, of any size.
Indicative. Per the Commission's ESPR working plan 2025-2030 delegated acts are targeted for iron & steel in 2026 and textiles, tyres and aluminium in 2027; obligations typically apply ~18 months after adoption. As of August 2026 no delegated act has been adopted
Manufacturers, importers and brands of the first product groups, especially clothing, footwear, steel products, tyres and furniture; retailers will need to display DPP information.
Placeholder β no application date exists. Commission proposal COM(2023) 533 is stalled: Parliament adopted its position in 2024, the Council has not agreed a general approach. Existing Directive 2011/7/EU (60-day default) continues to apply
All businesses, especially SMEs supplying larger customers on long payment terms.
Council Directive (EU) 2025/516; Member States may postpone the platform deemed-supplier rules until 2030-01-01
Marketplaces and booking platforms in accommodation and transport; SMEs selling cross-border in the EU that currently hold several VAT registrations.
Postponed from 2027-08-02 by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Reg. 2026/1744)
Manufacturers and importers of physical products with AI safety functions, and their software suppliers.
Producers and importers of plastic-packaged goods, hospitality businesses, food retailers and e-commerce sellers.
Small, medium and large service providers still relying on pre-2025 contracts or legacy terminals; microenterprise service providers remain exempt.
Every VAT-registered business that sells goods or services to businesses in other EU countries, whatever its size.
Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 published OJ 2025-12-12, in force 2026-01-01, applies after a 4.5-year transition; toys placed on the market before that date may continue to be sold
Toy manufacturers, importers, distributors and online sellers/marketplaces, of any size.
Businesses operating in several EU countries with different national e-invoicing regimes.
Anyone who places packaged products on the EU market: manufacturers, importers, distributors, online sellers and fulfilment providers, regardless of size.
Kept at 2026-08-02 by the Digital Omnibus on AI; only the marking/detection duty for systems already on the market before this date is deferred to 2026-12-02
Any company that offers a customer-facing chatbot, generates synthetic media or text for the public, or uses emotion recognition or biometric categorisation.
Manufacturers and importers of the covered product groups, and all retailers selling them to consumers.
Banks and payment institutions directly; every business that pays or gets paid by bank transfer is affected because payments with a name/IBAN mismatch now trigger warnings and may be delayed.
Commission (AI Office) enforcement powers only from 2026-08-02; models placed on the market before 2025-08-02 have until 2027-08-02
Companies that train or substantially fine-tune general-purpose AI models and place them on the EU market. Businesses merely using such models via API are not GPAI providers.
Any business selling to consumers online or providing the listed services in the EU; small, medium and large service providers, and product manufacturers of any size.
In force since 2025-02-02; the Digital Omnibus on AI (Reg. 2026/1744, in force 2026-07-27) softened Art. 4 to a duty to support AI literacy rather than guarantee it
Any business that develops or uses AI systems in the EU, including ordinary firms using AI chatbots, recruiting tools or analytics.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, online sellers and marketplaces of non-food consumer products, whatever their size.
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