Necessary documents for issuing a license for domestic carriage of goods in Bulgaria
In order to issue a license for domestic carriage of goods in Bulgaria, the applicant must submit a number of documents proving the fulfillment of the legal requirements. These documents are regulated in detail in the Law on Road Transport and Ordinance No. 33 of November 3, 1999. Here are the necessary documents:
- Application: The application for issuing a license must be submitted to the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration” and contain information about the applicant, including contact details, type of license, as well as data about the person who will manage the transport activity.
- Certificate of trustworthiness: This certificate must prove that the person who will manage the transport activity has not been convicted of an intentional crime of a general nature, unless rehabilitated (Art. 7, para. 1, item 1 of Ordinance No. 33). It is necessary to present a certificate of criminal record to the person.
- Financial documents: The applicant must submit financial documents that prove the existence of sufficient own capital and reserves to start and maintain the activity. Own capital and reserves of at least 9000 euros are required for one vehicle and 5000 euros for each subsequent vehicle (Article 7, paragraph 1, item 2 of Ordinance No. 33). Such documents may include an annual financial statement, bank guarantees or other financial guarantees.
- Certificate of Professional Competence: The person who will manage the transport activity must present a certificate of professional competence issued after successfully passing an exam organized by the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration” (Art. 7, para. 1, item 3 of Ordinance No. 33).
- Documents for establishment on the territory of Bulgaria: These documents include a certificate of current status of the company issued by the Commercial Register, which proves that the company is registered under Bulgarian legislation and has its registered office and management address in Bulgaria (Art. 5, para. 1 of the Road Transport Act).
- Documents on the roadworthiness of vehicles: The applicant must submit documents proving that the vehicles to be used for the transport activity are technically sound and meet the safety requirements. This includes protocols of technical inspections of vehicles (Art. 7, para. 1, item 4 of Ordinance No. 33).
- Insurances: The applicant must provide copies of all necessary insurance, including the carrier's civil liability insurance, which covers liability for damage caused to third parties in carrying out the transport activity (Art. 7, para. 1, item 5 of Ordinance No. 33).
- Payment documents: The applicant must submit documents certifying the payment of all necessary fees related to the issuance of the license.
After submitting the application and accompanying documents, the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration” carries out verification of the submitted documentation and, if necessary, inspection of the control object and vehicles.
Fees for issuing a license for public transport of goods in the Republic of Bulgaria
In the Republic of Bulgaria, anyone who wants to carry out public transport of goods must have the appropriate license. A fixed fee is payable for the issuance of such a license in the amount of 300 BGN. This fee is set inArt. 100 (1) of Tariff No. 5 for the fees to be collected by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
In addition, for the issuance of TPS certificates for public transport of goods, the fee is 4 BGN, according to Article 87 of the same Tariff,
When can I be denied a license for domestic carriage of goods in Bulgaria?
A license for domestic carriage of goods in Bulgaria may be refused in the presence of certain circumstances clearly regulated in the Law on Road Transport and Ordinance No. 33 of November 3, 1999. The first case in which a license may be refused is when the applicant does not meet the requirements for reliability, financial standing and professional competence established in Article 7, paragraph 1 of Ordinance No. 33. For example, if the person who will manage the transport activity has been convicted of a deliberate crime of a general nature and has not been rehabilitated, or if he does not have the necessary financial resources, the license may be refused.
Another case in which a license may be refused is when the documents submitted are incomplete, false or forged. According to Art. 7, para. 1 of Ordinance No. 33, the applicant must submit all necessary documents proving the fulfillment of the legal requirements. If the established documents do not correspond to the truth or have false data, the license will be refused. For example, if the financial documents submitted to prove the availability of equity and reserves are false, the applicant will not receive a license.
The license may also be refused in the absence of technical condition of the vehicles. According to Art. 7, para. 1, item 4 of Ordinance No. 33, the applicant must submit documents certifying that the vehicles are technically sound and meet safety requirements. If, upon inspection, it is found that the vehicles are not technically sound or do not meet the established safety standards, the license will be refused.
In addition, a license may be refused in case of non-fulfillment of the requirements for establishment in the territory of Bulgaria. According to Art. 5, para. 1 of the Road Transport Act, the applicant must have a registered office and a management address in Bulgaria. If the company is not registered under Bulgarian law or cannot prove that it has a registered office and management address in the country, the license will not be issued.
Finally, the license can be refused if all the necessary fees related to the issuance of the license have not been paid. According to Article 7, paragraph 1, item 5 of Ordinance No. 33, the applicant must submit documents certifying the payment of all fees due. If these fees are not paid or the documents for their payment are missing, the license will not be issued.
Do I need a transport license if I transport goods at my own expense? How is transport carried out at own expense with a truck under 3.5 gross tons?
In Bulgaria, for carrying out transport on own account, a license or other permit is not required when the transport is carried out on the territory of the European Community, pursuant to Article 10 of Ordinance No H-8 of 27 June 2008. Own-account carriage is defined as the carriage of goods without payment and the formation of profit, intended solely for its own activity or arising from its own activity, carried out on own or hired road vehicles driven by drivers appointed under an employment contract with the person on whose account the transportation is carried out (art. 9).
When the carriage on its own account is carried out outside the territory of the European Community, a permit is required if it is required by virtue of bilateral or multilateral agreements to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party (art. 11). In these cases, the person carrying out the carriage must submit an application on a model to the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration”, attaching a copy of the driver's employment contract and a document certifying that the transported goods belong to the applicant or have been sold, purchased, rented or hired, produced, harvested, processed or repaired made by him (art. 12).
Own-account transport by lorry of less than 3.5 gross tonnes does not require a licence or other authorisation when carried out within the European Community. This makes it easier for companies that use vehicles for their internal operations, eliminating the need for additional administrative procedures and costs. Drivers must have with them documents proving that the transported goods belong to the company or are related to its activities, as well as a copy of the employment contract (Art. 18).
To meet these requirements, it is important to ensure compliance with regulations and rules on the safety and technical condition of vehicles. Drivers must also have a qualification card and other documents required by the Road Transport Act and the Ordinance, which prove their right to carry out the carriage on their own account (Art. 18, para. 5).
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