A transport company, to obtain a freight transport trade license or passenger transport trade license in the Czech Republic, must first go through registration. For the granting of a transport concession, the law requires a person referred to as a responsible representative for the road transport trade (sometimes also "responsible representative for transport" or "transport guarantee person"). The transport guarantor fulfils the legal conditions according to § 11 of the Trade Licensing Act and enables the company to obtain a license to operate freight or passenger transport. The responsible representative can be an employee of the company or cooperate with it on the basis of a contract. The responsible representative does not manage the company but guarantees in his name the fulfilment of legislative requirements so that the transport license is not denied.
Responsible representative road transport – why is it mandatory and how does it affect obtaining a transport license?
To operate transport in the Czech Republic, a license for freight transport or license for passenger transport is required. The responsible representative road transport helps with this. If the future company owner does not meet the qualification requirements according to the Trade Licensing Act, he is obliged to appoint a guarantor. Such business support helps to quickly enter the market and at the same time perform activities within the law. This representative does not influence the company's activities but only performs the function of submitting the necessary documents to avoid the risk of license refusal.
What are the requirements for the candidate
The candidate or responsible representative must meet certain requirements in order for the license to be correctly issued. The main legal requirements for a responsible representative include:
- professional education in the field of transport or logistics (secondary or university) – not mandatory;
- passed professional exam at the regional office – so-called certificate of professional competence in transport – mandatory;
- experience in the field of road transport for hire or reward;
- proven integrity and legal capacity;
- knowledge of EU and Czech transport legislation.
The responsible representative does not manage the company, but his name is listed on the transport license as a guarantee of the company’s professional competence. The representative does not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the company and all responsibility lies solely with the owner.
How to choose a suitable expert for your company
Choosing the right person for the role of responsible representative transport is key to successfully obtaining a transport license and smooth operation of the transport company. When selecting, it is necessary to verify whether the candidate meets the legal conditions for freight transport trade or passenger transport trade and whether he has a valid certificate of professional competence in transport.
What to watch out for when selecting a responsible representative road transport:
- has active qualification and experience in the field of transport;
- understands the term concession road motor transport and current transport legislation
- is willing to sign a contract for the role – responsible representative transport contract;
- agrees that his role is professional-guaranteeing (formal), not managerial;
- respects the fact that operational and financial responsibility rests solely with the company owner or executive.
His task is only to assist with document processing for obtaining the license and ensuring compliance with the road motor transport concession requirements. To avoid misunderstandings and ensure mutually beneficial cooperation, it is better to conclude a written contract in advance, specifying all obligations of the parties, conditions of cooperation and the amount of remuneration.
How much does a responsible representative transport cost
A responsible representative road transport costs approximately CZK 30,000 per year, which corresponds to CZK 2,500 per month. This price includes professional guarantee, registration in the transport license, and fulfilment of all legal obligations under the Trade Licensing Act. The price is the same for both the freight transport trade and passenger transport trade, if it concerns vehicles up to 3.5 tons or up to 9 persons including the driver.
Mandatory carrier liability insurance
In addition to the fee for the responsible representative, the company must also pay mandatory carrier liability insurance (so-called financial fitness insurance). The amount of insurance is calculated based on the number of vehicles registered to the company. The more vehicles, the higher the insurance limit required by law. Insurance is necessary for obtaining a transport license and must be arranged before registering the trade.
Complete turnkey service within 3 days
Our company ensures complete registration of the transport trade license, responsible representative road transport, securing financial fitness insurance, and submitting the license application to the transport office. We handle the entire process turnkey within 3 working days, without the need to pass exams or prove your own experience. We provide a representative with full professional competence and guarantee approval of the license by the authority.
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