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Road Transport Licensing in Poland

Poland's transport authority (GITD) is one of the busiest in the EU — Poland has one of the largest road haulage fleets in Europe. Register your company, meet the EU financial-standing threshold, and get your CPC through ZMPD.

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

At a glance

Entity
Sp. z o.o. (Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością)
Capital
PLN 5,000
Remote formation
Yes — via electronic KRS filing, or the simplified S24 online portal with a qualified/trusted/personal signature
Corporate tax
19% — 9% for small taxpayers
VAT
23%
Registration time
Statutory 7-day consideration period

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 Poland.
Is a notary required to incorporate?
No - standard formation does not require a notary.
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 is possible online via the S24 system, but the transport manager role and CPC registration require an in-country presence.
Where does the CPC/Community License application go?
Główny Inspektorat Transportu Drogowego (GITD) — Main Inspectorate of Road Transport, gitd.gov.pl.

Steps to obtain the Community License

  1. Establish a transport company

    Register your business as a road transport operator and meet the EU financial-standing requirement.

  2. Get your CPC

    Pass the exam administered by ZMPD (Association of International Road Transport Carriers in Poland).

  3. Prove good repute

    A criminal background check for the company, owner, and transport manager.

  4. Submit your application to GITD

    Complete the application form and submit it with your CPC, financial-standing proof, and good-repute documents.

  5. Receive your Community License

    Once approved, GITD issues the license, valid for 10 years across the EU.

What it costs

Government fees

Financial standing (first vehicle)
€9,000 — plus €5,000 per additional vehicle - EU-wide formula
GITD application fee
€300-400
BIZ TRP fees
Route confirmation & application support
Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour

Company formation is not a transport licence

Registering a Sp. z o.o. (Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością) in Poland 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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