Free BFSG Compliance Check
Is your company affected by the Barrier-Free Strengthening Act?
Free BFSG Compliance Check: Answer a few questions and instantly find out if your company is affected – completely free!
Check Your BFSG Obligation
This tool helps you determine whether your company is affected by the German Barrier-Free Strengthening Act (BFSG).
Note: This quick check is for initial guidance and does not constitute legal advice.
Why This Check Matters
- Fines up to €100,000
- Competition law warnings
- Market surveillance measures
- First warnings already issued
There are important exemptions:
- Micro-enterprises (< 10 employees + ≤ €2M turnover)
- Pure B2B services
- Informational websites without transactions
Who Must Comply with the BFSG?
Online shops and e-commerce:
Any website with a shopping cart, checkout, or payment function must be accessible.
Booking systems:
Appointment scheduling, reservations, ticket bookings – all digital systems leading to consumer contracts.
SaaS applications:
Software-as-a-Service for consumers must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Banking and financial services:
Online banking, insurance portals, payment services.
E-books and digital media:
E-reader software, digital libraries, streaming platforms.
The Micro-Enterprise Exemption
You are exempt if you meet both criteria: • Fewer than 10 full-time employees (FTE) • Annual turnover or balance sheet ≤ €2 million Important: This exemption applies only to services, not to manufacturers of physical products.
B2B Exemption
Pure B2B services are exempt if: • Your service is aimed exclusively at businesses • Consumers are clearly excluded • This is clearly recognizable on your website
What Happens After the Check?
You Are Exempt
Good news: You don't need to implement the BFSG.
Optional: Accessibility still offers benefits:
- Better SEO rankings
- Reach 16% more potential customers
- Improved user experience for everyone
Don't panic: We'll show you the next steps – from building knowledge to technical implementation.
Step 1
Understand the Requirements
First, get a complete overview
Recommended start:
BFSG: Which Companies Are Affected?What you'll learn:
- • Why exactly your company is affected by the BFSG
- • Which specific requirements apply to you
- • Which deadlines and potential penalties you should know
- • Which legal exemptions and special cases exist
Step 2
Learn Technical Standards
Now you understand the legal requirements – learn the technical details.
Understand standards
Accessibility Standards Simply ExplainedWhat you'll learn:
- • What WCAG 2.1 Level AA specifically means
- • The four basic principles of accessibility
- • Which standards apply to your website
- • How to implement the requirements practically
Prioritize immediate actions
BFSG Compliance: Avoid Penalties 2025What you'll learn:
- • Which quick wins you should tackle first
- • How to avoid fines up to €100,000
- • Practical immediate actions for your website
- • How to achieve complete compliance step by step
Step 3
Choose Technical Solution
Now it's time for implementation. Accessibility is not a one-time project – our tools help you achieve and maintain compliance.
Your solution options:
Quick implementation: navable Widget- • Integration in under 5 minutes
- • Immediate accessibility improvements with our "Progressive Enhancement" feature
- • No code changes required
- • Ideal for fast compliance
Comprehensive solution: navable Audit Tool- • Accessibility issues at a glance
- • Detailed WCAG 2.1 audit
- • Concrete solution suggestions
Required document: AI Accessibility Statement Generator- • BFSG-compliant statement in minutes
- • AI-powered generation
- • BFSG/EAA-compliant structure
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal Notice
This check is for informational purposes and does not replace legal advice. Legal requirements may vary depending on your individual situation. For binding legal assessments, please consult a specialized attorney.