Key point: Fewer than 40 percent of NIS2-relevant companies have registered with authorities, despite the registration obligation being in effect.
Of an estimated 29,500 companies that fall within the scope of the NIS2 Directive, only 11,500 have so far submitted an official registration. The registration gap reveals implementation deficiencies in the registration of critical infrastructures.
As of now, of the estimated 29,500 companies that fall under the NIS2 Directive, only 11,500 have submitted an official registration. This corresponds to a registration rate of approximately 39 percent and signals a significant gap between the expected scope and actual compliance implementation.
The NIS2 Directive obligates operators of critical infrastructures as well as providers of essential services to register with the competent national authorities. The high registration gap indicates that a large number of companies have either failed to fulfill their registration obligation or are unaware of their obligation. This can lead to significant compliance risks, particularly as violations of NIS2 requirements are subject to fines.
For compliance officers, the task arises to review the current status of their own registration and to catch up on any missing registrations without delay. The rate also suggests that regulatory follow-up measures and potential inspections are to be expected, particularly in sectors that have hitherto reported below-average registration rates.
Source: news.google.com · Published May 28, 2026
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