Key facts

  • Built for SMEs specifically — proportionate scope, not an enterprise template.
  • Start with the free exposure check.
  • Founder-led delivery, not handed off to a large team.
  • Covers inventory, classification, policies and evidence your buyers and regulators expect.
  • Works alongside ISO 42001 readiness where relevant.

The problem

Most AI compliance advice is written for large enterprises with big budgets and dedicated compliance teams. SMEs need the same outcomes — a defensible, evidenced position — at a cost and pace that fits a smaller business.

What the service includes

A free exposure check to start, then a scoped readiness assessment covering your AI inventory, risk classification, gap analysis and a prioritised remediation plan you can actually execute with the resources you have.

How it works

1. Exposure check. Free, indicative, a few minutes.

2. Readiness assessment. Typically 5–7 days.

3. Remediation plan. Prioritised and proportionate, not a blanket enterprise checklist.

4. Ongoing support. As needed as obligations evolve.

Why work with AI Act Ready

Proportionate, jargon-free support scoped to SME budgets and timelines, delivered directly by the founder. Get in touch or start with the free exposure check.

Frequently asked questions

Can small businesses comply without big budgets?

Yes — proportionate governance, such as an inventory, policy and risk process, delivers most of the risk reduction at low cost.

How much does EU AI Act compliance cost?

It scales with your AI footprint and risk; most SMEs start with a low-cost assessment, then a proportionate remediation plan.

How do I start with EU AI Act compliance?

Take a free exposure check, build an AI inventory, classify each system, then prioritise a remediation plan.

Do I need a consultant for AI compliance?

Not always, but expert help speeds classification, avoids over-engineering and produces buyer-ready evidence.

How does AI Act Ready help?

Practical, founder-led assessment and remediation — clear classification, buyer-ready evidence and proportionate governance, without consultant padding.

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Last updated 19 June 2026.