NIS2 Fines and Penalties: €10M / 2% vs €7M / 1.4%

Two Ceilings

Beyond Fines

• Binding instructions and orders to remedy infringements
• Temporary suspensions in serious cases under national supervisory toolkits
• Management-body accountability themes under Article 20

This page is not legal advice. Penalty calculations, turnover definitions, and enforcement practice vary — involve counsel familiar with your competent authority.

How CyberSilo Helps

• Article 21 evidence map and gap tracking in CSA for NIS2
• Article 23 reporting clocks with ThreatHawk SIEM detection workflows
• Advisory scoping — contact CyberSilo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum NIS2 fine for essential entities?

Under the Directive’s commonly cited Article 34 framework, up to €10 million or 2% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher — subject to national transposition.

What about important entities?

Up to €7 million or 1.4% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher, under the same Directive penalty framework.

Are these figures automatic EU-wide tariffs?

No. They are Directive ceilings Member States must enable; national law and enforcement practice may refine application. Confirm national law.

Related NIS2 Resources

NIS2 hub · Article 21 · Article 23 · CSA