§ Digital Markets Act · Article 30
DMA Article 30: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 30 of the DMA imposes 14 obligations on association of undertakings, associations of undertakings, gatekeeper and 1 other entity type(s). At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline. Non-compliance may result in administrative fines or other penalties.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 30
Obligation 1
Gatekeepers must comply with obligations laid down in Articles 5, 6, and 7, measures specified in Article 8(2), remedies in Article 18(1), interim measures in Article 24, and commitments in Article 25 to avoid fines up to 10% of total worldwide turnover.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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gatekeeper
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 10 % of its total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 2
Gatekeepers must avoid committing the same or similar infringement of obligations in Articles 5, 6, or 7 regarding the same core platform service as found in a previous non-compliance decision within the preceding 8 years to avoid higher fines.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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gatekeeper
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines up to 20 % of its total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 3
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must provide required information within time limits for assessing designation as gatekeepers under Article 3, or supply correct, complete, and non-misleading information.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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provide information
- Deadline
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within the time limit
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 4
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must notify the Commission according to Article 3(3).
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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notify
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 5
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must notify information or supply correct, complete, and non-misleading information required pursuant to Article 14.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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notify
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 6
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must submit the description or supply correct, complete, and non-misleading information required pursuant to Article 15.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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submit
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 7
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must provide access to data, algorithms, or information about testing in response to a request made pursuant to Article 21(3).
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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provide access
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 8
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must supply information requested within the time limit fixed pursuant to Article 21(3) or supply correct, complete, and non-misleading information or explanations requested pursuant to Article 21 or given in an interview pursuant to Article 22.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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supply information
- Deadline
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within the time limit fixed pursuant to Article 21(3)
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 9
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must rectify within a time limit set by the Commission incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information given by a representative or staff, and provide complete information on facts relating to the subject-matter and purpose of an inspection pursuant to Article 23.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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rectify
- Deadline
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within a time limit set by the Commission
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 10
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must not refuse to submit to an inspection pursuant to Article 23.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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submit to inspection
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 11
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must comply with the obligations imposed by the Commission pursuant to Article 26.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 12
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must introduce a compliance function in accordance with Article 28.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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introduce
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 13
Undertakings and associations of undertakings must comply with the conditions for access to the Commission’s file pursuant to Article 34(4).
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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undertakings, associations of undertakings
- Action required
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comply
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year
Obligation 14
An association of undertakings that is not solvent and has been fined must call for contributions from its members to cover the amount of the fine.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 30, Article 30
- Obligated entity
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association of undertakings
- Action required
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call for contributions
- Deadline
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—
- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 30
Who must comply with Article 30 of the DMA?
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association of undertakings, associations of undertakings, gatekeeper, undertakings.
What does Article 30 of the DMA require?
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comply provide information notify
What is the compliance deadline for DMA Article 30?
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within a time limit set by the Commission; within the time limit; within the time limit fixed pursuant to Article 21(3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance with DMA Article 30?
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fines not exceeding 1 % of their total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year; fines not exceeding 10 % of its total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year