How much does it cost to start a transport company in Poland in 2027?

Starting a trucking company in Poland with one leased tractor and trailer costs about PLN 119,500 to 130,200 including a reserve, or PLN 153,500 to 164,200 with the first month of fuel and tolls, as estimated by Logifie's Poland transport company guide (legal status 2026-10-17, checked 2026-11-10).

How much money do you need to open a transport company in Poland?

Logifie's guide estimates about PLN 103,290 in one-off costs plus a cash reserve for a sample company that leases one used tractor unit and one semi-trailer (2026 budget, checked 2026-11-10). All amounts are gross and rounded. In that estimate, lease down payments are the largest group at PLN 39,600, and truck readiness comes second at PLN 33,400, mostly because the guide budgets PLN 25,000 to repair the used tractor.

Adding the reserve gives the PLN 119,500 to 130,200 start total. The guide converts its EUR 8,000 of first-month fuel and tolls at EUR 1 = PLN 4.25; at the NBP rate of 4.3895 on 2026-11-10 that line is about PLN 35,100, roughly PLN 1,100 more. At the NBP rate the two totals equal about EUR 27,200 to 29,700 and EUR 35,000 to 37,400.

Fuel and tolls move with your routes, so check current diesel prices in Poland and test a monthly cost per kilometre in the freight calculator before you commit to a lease.

What do the GITD licence fees cost for one truck?

For one truck and a licence valid up to 5 years, the GITD fees come to PLN 5,440 in one transfer, according to the GITD licence application page checked on 2026-11-10. That sum is PLN 1,000 for the authorisation, PLN 4,000 for the licence and PLN 440 for the certified copy of the licence.

What costs come after the start?

Logifie's guide estimates monthly fixed costs at about PLN 8,120 to 8,970 without fuel and tolls (legal status 2026-10-17), led by the tractor lease at PLN 4,750 and the trailer lease at PLN 1,420. The reserve exists because clients usually pay only after the invoice term.

Owner contributions to ZUS come on top. Under the start relief a new owner pays only health insurance for the first 6 months, then 24 months at the preferential rate. For 2027 that rate is PLN 469.85 a month with sickness insurance, plus health insurance from PLN 445.50 a month, as derived on 2026-11-10. Both figures derive from the final 2027 minimum wage of PLN 4,950, set by a regulation of 2026-09-14 and reported by Infor .

The sample budget assumes the owner drives; an employed driver would cost from PLN 4,950 gross a month in 2027. To see the steps behind each cost, read the full plan for opening a transport company in Poland .

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transport licence cost in Poland?

For one truck and a licence of up to 5 years, GITD charges PLN 5,440 in total as of 2026-11-10. A licence valid for 5 to 10 years costs PLN 8,000 with certified copies at PLN 880, so PLN 9,880 for one truck.

Can I open a transport company in Poland without owning a truck?

Yes, the sample company in Logifie's guide leases a used tractor unit and a semi-trailer. In that estimate, lease down payments and fees are the largest cost group at PLN 39,600, and the tractor lease at PLN 4,750 a month is the largest fixed cost.

How long does it take to get the transport licence?

Logifie's guide (legal status 2026-10-17) estimates 2.5 to 4 months from the decision to open the company until the licence is issued. The actual time depends on how quickly your documents and the GITD review move.

Work through the licence, company and fuel steps in Logifie's Poland transport company guide , available in Polish, Ukrainian and English.