Carrier license

requirements for international and domestic haulage: financial standing, professional competence, documents, cost

Carrier license

  • Two licenses: Domestic haulage — domestic license; international — separate license (issued by the State Transport Service).
  • Financial standing: For international: €9,000 for the first vehicle + €5,000 each next — proven by capital/assets.
  • Professional competence: Transport manager with a professional competence certificate (exam or transport degree).
  • Good repute: No convictions of the manager for economic and transport crimes.
  • Operating base: Vehicles owned/leased, parking, vehicle documents; for international — age/eco-class requirements for some countries.
  • Documents: Application, statutory documents, capital proof, competence certificate, vehicle list with documents.
  • Cost and timing: State fee ~one subsistence minimum; review up to 10 working days; license is open-ended.
  • After licensing: Each vehicle must carry a certified copy (EURO license for international trips), keep records, retain CMRs.