How much can my company be fined under DMA?
DMA carries penalties of up to Up to 10% of global turnover; 20% for repeat infringements. This page breaks down every fine tier by article, explains who is at risk, and shows live enforcement examples.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) targets large gatekeepers with fines up to 10% of global annual turnover (up to 20% for repeat violations). The DMA is in enforcement now, targeting Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, and others.
| Regulation | Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 — Digital Markets Act |
| Enforcement Date | May 2023 (ongoing) |
| Maximum Fine (First Violation) | Up to 10% of global turnover (Art. 26 DMA) |
| Maximum Fine (Repeat Violation) | €40 million or 20% of global turnover |
| Gatekeeper Designation | Platforms with 45M+ monthly active users in EU (≈15M+ users historically) |
Common Questions
- What is a gatekeeper under the DMA?
- A gatekeeper is a large online platform that provides core platform services (social networks, search engines, e-commerce, app stores, messaging, cloud computing, online advertising) and has significant scale (45M+ monthly active users in the EU, €8B+ annual turnover) or strategic importance.
- What DMA obligations do gatekeepers face?
- Gatekeepers must: allow interoperability of messaging/voice services, prohibit self-preferencing of own services, enable data portability for users, obtain explicit consent for combining user data, notify the Commission of acquisitions, allow app developers to use alternative payment methods, and provide pre-installed app choice.
- Can the DMA be enforced against non-EU companies?
- Yes. The DMA applies to any company offering services in the EU market, regardless of where the company is established. US Big Tech companies (Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok) are all subject to DMA enforcement.
- What DMA enforcement actions have been taken?
- As of May 2026, the Commission has issued preliminary findings against multiple gatekeepers and initiated proceedings. Preliminary fines are expected mid-2026 for violations like self-preferencing and restricted interoperability.
- Can DMA penalties stack with DSA penalties?
- Yes. A large online platform can simultaneously face DMA penalties (for anti-competitive conduct) and DSA penalties (for content moderation failures). Both regulations apply independently to gatekeepers.
- How can companies reduce DMA penalties?
- Proactive compliance, transparency in design choices, engagement with Commission investigators, and remedial measures (correcting violations) can reduce or avoid penalties. DMA also allows safe harbors for companies demonstrating good-faith compliance efforts.
Maximum fine
Up to 10% of global turnover; 20% for repeat infringements
Source: Regulation (EU) 2022/1925
How DMA penalties work
The Digital Markets Act (Article 26) applies only to designated gatekeepers. Fines of up to 10% of global annual turnover can be imposed for non-compliance with gatekeeper obligations. Repeat infringements within 8 years raise the ceiling to 20%. For systematic infringements, the Commission can impose temporary bans on gatekeeper acquisitions or structural remedies.
Fine tiers by article
Non-compliance with gatekeeper obligations (Art. 5, 6, 7)
€20,000,000
or 10% of global turnover
Applies to:
- Self-preferencing own services over third-party equivalents (Art. 6(5))
- Refusing interoperability with third-party messaging services (Art. 7)
- Combining personal data across platforms without consent (Art. 5(2))
- Tying services not covered by gatekeeper designation (Art. 5(7))
Repeat infringements within 8 years
Up to 20% of global annual turnover
or 20% of global turnover
Applies to:
- Systematic non-compliance with a gatekeeper obligation previously found in violation
Periodic penalty payments for ongoing non-compliance
5% of average daily worldwide turnover per day
or 5% per day of global turnover
Applies to:
- Continued self-preferencing after Commission non-compliance finding
- Failure to implement Commission's remedies within set deadline
Stacked exposure with other EU regulations
DMA fines are Commission-exclusive and apply only to gatekeepers. They can overlap with DSA enforcement for the same platform but for different obligations. The Commission coordinates internally to avoid double-counting the same conduct.
Calculate your stacked fine exposure →Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum DMA fine?
The maximum DMA fine is 10% of global annual turnover for a first-time non-compliance finding, rising to 20% for repeat infringements within 8 years. Periodic daily penalties of 5% of average daily worldwide turnover can be imposed during ongoing non-compliance.
Who is a DMA gatekeeper?
Gatekeepers are designated by the European Commission based on annual EU revenue (≥€7.5B or market cap ≥€75B), active EU users (≥45M monthly), and business users (≥10,000 annual). As of May 2026, designated gatekeepers include Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft.
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