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Road Transport Licensing in Hungary

Hungary's transport authority (NKH) oversees Community License applications for one of Central Europe's key haulage corridors. Register your Kft., meet the EU financial-standing threshold, and get your transport manager's CPC.

BIZ TRP confirms the real requirements before you commit to anything.

At a glance

Entity
Kft. (Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság)
Capital
HUF 3,000,000 (~7,500–7,700 EUR)
Remote formation
Partial — A Hungarian attorney’s mandatory counter-signature — filings must be submitted via a lawyer
Corporate tax
9% — 15% for large multinationals (Pillar Two)
VAT
27% — highest in EU
Registration time
~3–7 business days

Can a foreign founder actually operate here?

Can a foreigner own the company?
Yes, in all EU member states - foreign ownership of the operating entity is not restricted.
Is a local director or resident required?
No director-residency requirement for company formation itself, but the designated transport manager must be based in Hungary.
Is a notary required to incorporate?
Yes - a notarial deed is required for company formation here.
Is a local transport manager required?
Yes - EU rules require a designated transport manager with a valid CPC, based in the member state of establishment.
Can incorporation be completed remotely?
Company formation requires a Hungarian attorney's mandatory counter-signature; the transport manager role and CPC registration require an in-country presence.
Where does the CPC/Community License application go?
Nemzeti Közlekedési Hatóság (NKH) — National Transport Authority, nkh.gov.hu.

Steps to obtain the Community License

  1. Register your company

    Register your Kft. (Hungarian LLC), suitable for road transport activity.

  2. Meet financial stability requirements

    Demonstrate the EU-required capital — €9,000 for the first vehicle, €5,000 for each additional vehicle.

  3. Get your CPC

    The designated transport manager passes the CPC exam, demonstrating qualification to manage a transport company.

  4. Prove good repute

    A background check showing no criminal record and no serious breaches of transport regulations.

  5. Apply to the NKH

    Submit your application with CPC certification, financial proof, and good-repute certificates.

  6. Receive your Community License

    Once approved, NKH issues the license, permitting international haulage within the EU.

What it costs

Government fees

Financial standing (first vehicle)
€9,000 — plus €5,000 per additional vehicle - EU-wide formula
NKH application fee
€300-500 — depending on the number of vehicles
BIZ TRP fees
Route confirmation & application support
Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour

Company formation is not a transport licence

Registering a Kft. (Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság) in Hungary does not, by itself, give you the right to operate commercial road transport. The Community License, the transport manager's CPC, and financial standing are separate requirements on top of company formation - all four are needed together.

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