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Transporto licencija Lietuvoje<\/h1>\n

\"TransportoBelow the experts of Company in Lithuania UAB<\/strong> outline the requirements for obtaining a transport license in Lithuania (from 3.5 tons):<\/p>\n

A Lithuanian road transport operator must demonstrate sufficient financial standing rather than maintain a fixed minimum registered share capital of EUR 9,000. Under Regulation (EC) No 1071\/2009, operators using vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding 3.5 tonnes must generally demonstrate at least EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle exceeding 3.5 tonnes. These amounts represent financial standing requirements and must be maintained throughout the operator’s licensed activities. They should not be confused with the statutory minimum share capital required to establish a Lithuanian UAB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lithuanian transport operators must satisfy the financial standing requirements established by Regulation (EC) No 1071\/2009 and the applicable Lithuanian legislation. Financial standing is generally assessed using the undertaking’s own capital and financial statements. Increasing registered share capital may be one way to strengthen the company’s financial position, but it is not automatically required to obtain a transport licence. Company in Lithuania UAB can assist with assessing financial standing requirements, preparing supporting documentation and arranging corporate capital changes where necessary.<\/p>\n

Center for managing the carrier<\/h2>\n

A transport operator applying for a Lithuanian road transport licence must demonstrate a genuine and stable establishment in Lithuania in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1071\/2009. The undertaking must have access to premises where it can maintain its essential business records and must operate an effective transport management centre with the necessary administrative and operational arrangements. Merely obtaining a registered office address or virtual office does not automatically satisfy the establishment requirement. Company in Lithuania UAB can assist with arranging suitable premises and preparing the documentation required by the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA).<\/p>\n

Certified transport manager<\/h2>\n

Lithuanian transport company is required to have at least one certified transport manager, whose contact details and professional competence must be submitted to the regulator.<\/p>\n

Which companies require a transport license?<\/h2>\n

Since 21 May 2022, operators carrying out international road freight transport for hire or reward using vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 2.5 tonnes but not exceeding 3.5 tonnes have been required to hold a Community licence. This requirement does not generally apply to operators using such vehicles exclusively for domestic freight transport within Lithuania or to qualifying own-account transport. From 1 July 2026, applicable international commercial freight operations involving these vehicles are also subject to driving and rest time requirements and mandatory second-generation smart tachographs (G2V2), subject to statutory exemptions.<\/p>\n

Requirements for the company’s share capital (from 2.5 tons to 3.5 tons):<\/p>\n