2025-11-12 10:50 | Prague / Warsaw / Vilnius
Following new entry restrictions imposed by Belarus on trucks registered in Lithuania and Poland, dozens of Polish and Lithuanian transport companies have started relocating their operations to Czechia. This move helps them preserve critical eastern routes and minimize vehicle downtime.
📍 What’s the core of the issue?
Since late October 2025, Belarus has banned entry and transit for trucks with Lithuanian and Polish license plates. This action came in response to traffic limitations imposed by Lithuania at select border crossings with Belarus. As a result, thousands of trucks lost access to key logistics corridors leading into the CIS, including Kazakhstan and other Eurasian Economic Union countries.
🔍 How is the market reacting?
The first weeks of November revealed a clear trend: Polish and Lithuanian hauliers began shifting their operations to Czechia by:
- Establishing new legal entities (companies),
- Renting logistics bases,
- Re-registering vehicles under Czech plates.
Why Czechia?
- ✅ Czech jurisdiction is reliable and recognized across the EU.
- ⚡ Fast company setup: an s.r.o. (like Sp. z o.o.) can be launched within days.
- 🛂 Eligibility for an EU transport license — if basic infrastructure (office, fleet, transport manager) is in place.
- 🚛 Czech-registered trucks are not subject to the Belarusian ban.
“We get daily calls from Polish and Lithuanian carriers who want to register a company in Czechia and switch their vehicles to Czech plates,” says a representative of a Prague-based consultancy. “It’s a way to legally continue business, in compliance with EU law, and avoid regional restrictions.”
Czechia has long been seen as a logistics hub of Central and Eastern Europe, offering:
- Flexible corporate laws
- Transparent licensing procedures
- Competitive tax rates
- Strategic location between Western Europe and Eastern markets
Most companies opt for turnkey support, which includes legal setup, accounting, licensing, and even assistance with hiring a transport manager.
📌 Conclusion: How to preserve your transport business in the new reality?
If you’re a Lithuanian or Polish haulier whose business depends on transit through Belarus, relocating operations to Czechia may be the solution. It’s not a workaround — it’s a legal adaptation within the framework of the EU’s single market.
📞 Interested in registering a Czech s.r.o., obtaining a transport license, or optimizing your logistics structure? Fill out the form below for a free consultation.
