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Logistics Company Formation in the Czech Republic

Project Overview

The registration and licensing of a freight transport company in the Czech Republic covers the full process of establishing an s.r.o. (limited liability company) and obtaining all permits required for international road transport. This includes company incorporation, transport concession, EU licence for international haulage, appointment of a responsible representative (Odpovědný zástupce), VAT registration, and enrollment in the Mýto toll system.

The COREDO team has been operating since 2016, providing comprehensive support for logistics company formation in the Czech Republic.

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Cost of the service
from 5 200 EUR

Key Requirements

Financial standing (for transport concession):

EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle. Proof may be provided by bank statement, bank guarantee or a specialist financial standing insurance policy.

Odpovědný zástupce (Responsible Representative):

A natural person holding a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in road freight transport. Must be named in the concession application and contractually engaged with the company. COREDO provides the service of acting as Odpovědný zástupce directly.

Physical registered office:

A virtual address is not acceptable for the transport concession. A physical office address with the written consent of the property owner is required.

Documents from all participants (directors and shareholders):

International passport (original or notarised copy) and criminal record certificate — for Czech residents the standard extract, for non-EU nationals from the country of origin with apostille and certified translation.

Scope of Services

Company Registration (s.r.o.)

Preparation of all documents for registration and incorporation (in person or remotely), registered legal address for 12 months, payment of state registration fees, registration in accordance with Czech law, obtaining the required trade licence from the Trade Licensing Office, and document translations where required. Individual articles of association (Společenská smlouva) are drafted to address the specific needs of the logistics company.

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Transport Concession and EURO Licence

Preparation and submission of the concession application to the relevant transport authority. Support in obtaining the EURO Licence for international freight operations. Coordination with the Odpovědný zástupce throughout the licensing process.

02

TAHO Card (Podniková karta)

Preparation and submission of the application for the company’s digital tachograph card (Podniková karta). Required documents: extract from the Commercial Register and power of attorney from the director if filed by a third party.

03

Odpovědný zástupce – Audit and Contract

Verification of the Certificate of Professional Competence, compliance check against statutory requirements, and preparation of the engagement agreement.

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VAT (DPH) Registration

Preparation and submission of the VAT registration application. Required supporting documentation: letters of intent with clients and confirmation of vehicle ownership or lease.

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Mýto Registration

Registration of the company’s vehicles in the Czech road toll payment system (mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 t).

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Additional Operational Considerations

ČESMAD BOHEMIA membership:

The Czech road transport association through which CEMT permits, TIR carnets and bilateral transport permits are issued. Membership is required for transport operations outside the EU. COREDO can assist with the membership application process.

CMR insurance:

Carrier’s liability insurance under the CMR Convention is the industry standard for international freight. While not a statutory requirement, it is a practical prerequisite for operations. CMR insurance is separate from and does not substitute the financial standing requirement.

Operations outside the EU (CIS/Russia):

EORI number (mandatory for customs, approximately 2 working days), CEMT permits (multilateral, via ČESMAD BOHEMIA), TIR carnet (required for cross-border transit), Belarus transit permit (required per journey).

Dangerous goods transport (ADR):

Bezpečnostní poradce ADR (Safety Adviser) is mandatory (in-house or external), ADR vehicle inspection required, ADR driver certificate (valid for 5 years), extended insurance coverage required.

Driver permits for non-EU nationals (Osvědčení řidiče):

Drivers who are nationals of non-EU countries require a Driver Certificate pursuant to EU Regulation.

Required Documents

International passport of each director and shareholder (original or notarised copy)

Criminal record certificate: Czech Republic extract + country of origin (apostille and certified translation required for non-EU nationals)

Written consent of the property owner to use the address as the company’s registered office (virtual offices not accepted)

Proof of financial standing: EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle

Certificate of Professional Competence of the Odpovědný zástupce

For VAT registration: letters of intent with clients; confirmation of vehicle ownership or lease agreement

Prior to commencement of the project, a standard client due diligence (KYC/AML) check is conducted in accordance with applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.

Cost of Services

The cost of COREDO’s logistics company formation package in the Czech Republic is EUR 5,200 + VAT. The package includes: company registration (s.r.o.) with registered address for 12 months, transport concession and EURO Licence, TAHO card (Podniková karta), Mýto registration, and Odpovědný zástupce with contract preparation and audit.

Additional services: VAT (DPH) registration — EUR 1,200 + VAT, Odpovědný zástupce service (provided by COREDO) — CZK 80,000/year, CMR insurance assistance and other advisory services — EUR 130/hour + VAT.

Third-party costs (not included, payable directly to authorities): transport concession fee — CZK 1,200 per vehicle, TAHO card — CZK 700 per card, certified translations and apostilles — calculated individually.

Timeline

The overall project timeline is 2–4 months, depending on the speed of obtaining the transport concession and information exchange between the parties. Key milestones: company registration and articles of association — approximately 1–1.5 weeks, transport concession and EURO Licence — 1–3 months, TAHO card — approximately 15 days, Mýto registration — approximately 1 week, CMR insurance — approximately 1 week, Odpovědný zástupce contract — approximately 2 weeks. All processes are carried out in parallel following company registration.

Our Experts

The COREDO team has been operating since 2016 and possesses deep expertise in company formation and licensing in the Czech Republic.

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED of COREDO. Founded the company in 2016 and personally oversees the strategic development of the business across dozens of jurisdictions.

Pavel Kos

Head of Legal. Has been with the COREDO team since June 2017, responsible for legal support of corporate projects, company registration and licensing.

Basang Ungunov

Lawyer. Has been with the COREDO team since June 2022, specialising in legal support for company registration and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the company be registered remotely?

Yes, COREDO handles all registration and licensing processes, including preparation of documents and interaction with authorities. Physical presence of the founder is not mandatory for company registration itself. However, certain steps (such as signing documents for the transport concession) may require coordination with local representatives.

What is the financial standing requirement?

EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle. This can be demonstrated through a bank statement, bank guarantee, or specialist financial standing insurance policy.

What is an Odpovědný zástupce?

The Odpovědný zástupce (Responsible Representative) is a natural person holding a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in road freight transport. Czech law requires every transport operator to appoint one. COREDO can provide this service directly.

Is a virtual office sufficient for a transport company?

No, a virtual address is not acceptable for the transport concession. A physical office address with written consent of the property owner is required. COREDO provides a suitable registered address as part of the package.

How long does it take to get the EURO Licence?

The transport concession and EURO Licence typically take 1–3 months, depending on the processing time of the competent authority and the speed of information exchange between the parties.

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COREDO specialists provide end-to-end support for establishing a logistics company in the Czech Republic — from company registration through transport licensing to full operational readiness. We have been operating since 2016 and have extensive experience with Czech regulatory requirements for freight operators.