EU AI Act costs: budget your AI compliance
Estimate the investment for AI Act compliance – from risk classification to governance and training.
EU AI Act cost calculator
Costs for EU AI Act depend on scope, risk, and quality expectations. The calculator provides an initial range.
Sizing costs for EU AI Act
- Binding quotes follow a short scope alignment
- Include operations, maintenance, and potential grants
- Many mid-market digitalization projects may qualify for funding
Transparent quoting
- Milestones and documented assumptions
- Clear exclusions in the quote
- Consulting and development delivered from Germany
We quote transparently with dedicated contacts from East Frisia.
Sample calculations & scenarios
Concrete project profiles with assumptions and indicative budgets—useful for internal alignment before the calculator.
Use the calculator right below for an instant first estimate – no sign-up and no fixed-price commitment. We align scope, risks, and assumptions in a conversation before a binding quote.
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FAQ
EU AI Act compliance costs
AI Act & risk classes
Which AI systems does the EU AI Act cover?
The AI Act classifies AI by risk: prohibited practices, high-risk systems (e.g. AI in HR, critical infrastructure or credit scoring), AI with transparency duties (chatbots, generative AI) and minimal risk. Obligations phase in gradually – transparency and GPAI rules already apply, high-risk requirements follow through 2027.
Is my chatbot a high-risk system?
Usually not. Customer-service chatbots mostly fall under transparency duties: users must be able to recognise they are interacting with AI. High-risk kicks in for AI-assisted candidate screening or credit decisions – then risk management, data quality and documentation duties apply.
What are the penalties under the AI Act?
Fines up to EUR 35m or 7% of global revenue for prohibited practices; up to EUR 15m or 3% for violations of high-risk obligations. Deployers – not only providers – carry obligations too.
Start with an AI inventory
We classify your AI systems and prioritise compliance measures.
Compliance budget
What does an AI Act assessment cost?
An inventory of all deployed AI systems with risk classification and action plan typically runs EUR 4,000–12,000 excl. VAT – depending on system count and existing documentation.
Which ongoing obligations arise?
For high-risk systems: continuous risk management, logging, human oversight and post-market monitoring. For generative AI: labelling of AI-generated content. Article 4 additionally requires AI literacy training – mandatory since February 2025.
Typical pricing models (overview)
| Model | When it fits | Budget & flexibility | Typical risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price (fixed scope) | Clearly defined scope, stable requirements, repeatable delivery. | Predictable total cost; little room for change without a change order. | Scope creep leads to change orders or quality trade-offs. |
| Time & Material | Discovery, legacy, evolving requirements, or close collaboration. | Maximum flexibility; budget transparent via hourly or daily rates. | Without prioritisation, effort can grow—backlog and reviews matter. |
| Retainer / maintenance package | Ongoing operations, updates, small features, and support. | Agreed capacity per month; predictable follow-on cost. | Large changes may still need a separate estimate. |
| Hybrid (milestone + T&M) | MVP or phased releases with clear go-lives, then iterate. | Core delivery fixed price; extensions on a time-and-materials basis. | Define contractually what is in scope vs. extra work. |
Calculators on this page provide indicative ranges; we choose the right model with you based on risk, scope, and planning horizon.
Costs & next steps
The ranges shown are indicative. For a binding quote we discuss scope, priorities and funding options in a free intro call. Many digitalization projects qualify for grants – try our funding calculator.
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What we align in the call
- Scope, risks, and funding options
- Milestones and documented exclusions
- Transparent quote without hidden line items
Costs for Eu Ai Act in context
- Scope, risk, and quality expectations drive the range
- Include operations, maintenance, and grants
- Dedicated contacts and short paths from East Frisia
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