EU AI Act
Compliance Timeline
Compliance Timeline
Understand the 5 enforcement phases, key deadlines, and how to prepare your AI systems for EU compliance.
5 Enforcement Phases
From Aug 2024 to Aug 2027
High-Risk AI
Aug 2, 2026 - Critical deadline
Penalties up to
€35M or 7% global revenue
⚡ KEY COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS APPLY FROM
High-Risk AI Requirements
137
DAYS UNTIL
2 August 2026
High-risk AI systems (finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure) must comply with strict requirements including audit trails, transparency, and human oversight.
📅 EU AI Act Enforcement Phases
Click on any phase to see detailed requirements and impact
01 Aug 2024
AI Act Enters into Force
Legislation Published
The EU AI Act regulation entered into force legally, starting the timeline for compliance obligations. Most requirements not yet applicable in practice.
02 Feb 2025
Prohibited AI Ban
Banned Practices & General Provisions
General provisions (definitions, principles, transparency requirements) and bans on unacceptable AI practices take effect. Includes prohibitions on social scoring, manipulative AI, and real-time biometric identification in public spaces.
02 Aug 2025
General-Purpose AI Rules
GPAI Obligations
General-purpose AI model providers (like OpenAI, Anthropic) must comply with transparency requirements.
02 Aug 2026
High-Risk AI Requirements
High-Risk AI Obligations
137
days left
High-risk AI systems (finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure) must comply with strict requirements including audit trails, transparency, and human oversight.
02 Aug 2027
Full Enforcement
Extended Compliance Deadline
502 days
Final provisions for high-risk AI systems embedded in regulated products. All transitional periods end. Maximum penalties apply: up to €35M or 7% of global revenue.
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📚 Additional Resources
What is the EU AI Act?
Comprehensive guide to the world's first AI regulation
High-Risk AI Systems
Understand if your AI system is classified as high-risk
Evidence Packages Explained
How EATF generates court-ready compliance evidence
eIDAS & Qualified Signatures
Legal validity of digital signatures in the EU
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do high-risk AI systems need to be compliant?
High-risk AI systems must be fully compliant by August 2, 2026. This includes implementing audit trails, transparency logs, human oversight mechanisms, and technical documentation.
What happens if I'm not compliant?
Non-compliance can result in administrative fines up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher), plus mandatory system shutdown and potential criminal liability.
How does EATF help with compliance?
EATF provides turnkey EU AI Act compliance through automated evidence packages, eIDAS-qualified signatures, cryptographic audit trails, and one-click compliance reports. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on your business.
Do I need a qualified trust service provider (qTSP)?
For maximum legal validity, yes. EATF integrates with EU-qualified trust service providers to ensure your evidence packages are admissible in court across all 27 EU member states.
What is a 'high-risk' AI system?
High-risk AI includes systems used in: biometric identification, critical infrastructure, education/employment, law enforcement, migration/asylum, justice, credit scoring, insurance pricing, and essential services. See our glossary for the complete list.
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