Are Slovenian Microenterprises Exempt From the EAA?

Often, yes. The European Accessibility Act, Directive (EU) 2019/882, exempts microenterprises that provide services from the service obligations, and running an online shop counts as providing a service. So a small enough webshop selling into Slovenia can fall outside the service duties. The Act’s rules have applied across the EU since 28 June 2025 and, in Slovenia, are transposed into Slovenian law.

What counts as a microenterprise

A microenterprise here means a business that meets both of two thresholds: fewer than ten people, and an annual turnover or balance-sheet total of no more than two million euro. You need to be under both, not just one, to qualify.

• Fewer than ten staff.
• Annual turnover or balance-sheet total of no more than two million euro.

Points to keep in mind

The exemption is for services, so a business that also manufactures certain products may still face the product rules. And even where the exemption applies, accessibility stays good practice — sufficient contrast, keyboard navigation, labelled checkout forms and alt text make the shop easier for every customer to use. Because the rules are transposed into national law, a Slovenian authority supervises them locally, and enforcement practice can develop over time. Our complete accessibility guide covers the detail in more depth.

This answer is educational, not legal advice.