The EU AI Act, explained for businesses with work to do.
Guides for SME owners. No legalese and no scare stories. Just an explanation of what may apply to your business and what to check next.
German versions are available on request.
Guides for SMEs
Does the EU AI Act apply to my business?
You do not need an office in the EU to be affected. This guide explains the roles covered by the Act, its reach beyond the EU and a quick way to work out where you stand.
The four risk tiers of the EU AI Act, with everyday SME examples
From prohibited practices to tools with little or no additional regulation, the tier determines what you need to do. We explain why a CV-screening tool can create more work than an ordinary forecasting tool.
Your chatbot has disclosure duties: what the transparency rules require
The Commission says the transparency rules for chatbots and AI-generated content come into effect in August 2026. We explain what to prepare and how to check your current setup.
The AI-literacy obligation: the rule many companies miss
Since February 2025, providers and deployers have needed to take AI literacy into account for staff who use AI. We explain what proportionate training and record-keeping can look like in a small business.
The free self-assessment applies the same themes to your business in five minutes and gives you an initial red, amber or green result, plus three areas to check first.