Free tool · EU AI Act Article 99
EU AI Act fine calculator
Enter your turnover and company size to see the maximum fine you could face under the AI Act, for each type of violation. Includes the SME rule that most articles get wrong.
Maximum fine (Art. 99(4))
€60k
The law sets two caps: €15M fixed, or 3% of turnover (€60k for you). For an SME the lower of the two applies, so the ceiling is set by the percentage of turnover.
These are legal ceilings, not predictions. Authorities set the actual amount case by case, and it must be proportionate, taking into account the size of the company, the gravity and duration of the breach, and cooperation. Member states set the penalty rules for the national enforcement of the AI Act.
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How it works
Two caps, and a rule for who gets which
Article 99 gives each tier of violation two ceilings: a fixed amount in euros and a percentage of total worldwide annual turnover of the preceding financial year. For most companies the higher one is the ceiling, which is why the headline “7%” matters for large groups. For SMEs and start-ups, Article 99(6) reverses the rule and applies the lower of the two, so the percentage usually governs.
Which tier applies depends on what you did wrong. Not sure whether your system is prohibited, high-risk or transparency-only? Read the full guide to AI Act penalties, the four risk levels, or classify your system with the free assessment. Also useful: the Article 50 notice generator.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are the maximum fines under the EU AI Act?
Up to €35 million or 7% of worldwide annual turnover for prohibited practices (Article 99(3)); up to €15 million or 3% for breaching most other obligations, including high-risk duties and Article 50 transparency (Article 99(4)); and up to €7.5 million or 1% for supplying incorrect information to authorities (Article 99(5)).
Is it the higher or the lower of the two amounts?
For most companies it is the higher of the fixed amount and the percentage of turnover. For SMEs, including start-ups, Article 99(6) flips it: the lower of the two applies. That is why a small company with €2M turnover faces a ceiling of about €140,000 for a prohibited practice, not €35M.
Are these the fines I will actually get?
No. They are ceilings. Authorities decide the amount case by case and it must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, considering the size of the business, the nature and duration of the infringement, and whether you cooperated and fixed the problem.
Who fines providers of general-purpose AI models?
The European Commission, under Article 101, up to 3% of worldwide annual turnover or €15 million, whichever is higher. The SME lower-of rule of Article 99(6) does not apply to that article.
When can these fines be imposed?
The penalty provisions have applied since 2 August 2025, but a fine can only be imposed for an obligation that already applies: prohibited practices since 2 February 2025, Article 50 transparency since 2 August 2026, and the high-risk regime from 2 December 2027.
General information about Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, updated 22 September 2026. Not legal advice. National penalty rules and the Digital Omnibus timetable can change the details.