Procedures for applying for a permit for transport business by auto

A permit for transport business by auto is a mandatory legal document for businesses, cooperatives, and business households operating in the field of passenger and goods transport by car. Applying for this permit requires meeting certain conditions. The following article will provide detailed instructions on the procedures, necessary documents and the process of applying for a car transport business permit.

What activities are considered auto transport business?

According to Clause 2, Article 3 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP dated January 17, 2020 of the Government regulating business and conditions for car transport business, the activity is considered car transport business. The bowl must have all the following elements including:

• Carry out at least one of the main stages of transport activities such as: directly operating vehicles, driving, deciding on transport rates;
• Transport objects are passengers and goods;
• Activities aimed at making a profit.

According to Chapter II of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, car transport business includes the following types:

• Passenger transportation business along fixed routes;
• Passenger transport business by bus on fixed routes;
• Passenger transportation business by taxi;
• Passenger transportation business under contract without fixed routes;
• Tourist transportation business;
• Freight transport business.

Conditions for transport business by auto

Conditions for passenger transport business by auto

According to Article 13 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Clause 3 and Clause 4, Article 1 of Decree 47/2022/ND-CP), to be granted a passenger transport business permit by Automobiles, businesses, and cooperatives must meet the following conditions:

About means:

• Must be legally owned or used according to a written vehicle rental contract between a passenger transport business unit and an organization or individual or a business cooperation contract in accordance with the provisions of law. law. In case the registered vehicle is owned by a cooperative member, there must be a service contract between the member and the cooperative;
• Automobiles used for passenger transport on fixed routes must have a capacity of 09 seats or more (including the driver) and have an expiry date as follows: Not more than 15 years (calculated from the year of manufacture) for For vehicles operating on routes with distances over 300 kilometers, not more than 20 years (from the year of manufacture) for vehicles operating on routes with distances of 300 kilometers or less;
• Automobiles used for passenger transport by bus have a shelf life of no more than 20 years (calculated from the year of manufacture);
• Taxi vehicles must have a capacity of less than 09 seats (including the driver) and have a shelf life of no more than 12 years (calculated from the year of manufacture);
• Cars for tourist transport business have a shelf life of no more than 15 years (calculated from the year of manufacture). Automobiles used for passenger transport business under contract have a shelf life as follows: Not more than 15 years (counted from the year of manufacture) for vehicles operating on journeys over 300 kilometers. no more than 20 years (calculated from the year of manufacture) for vehicles operating on journeys with a distance of 300 kilometers or less;
• Particularly, cars for tourist transport business and cars for passenger transport business under contract with a capacity of less than 09 seats (including the driver) using electronic contracts have an expiry date of no more than 12 years (counted from year of manufacture).

Regarding the condition of the vehicle’s journey monitoring device, before July 1, 2021, passenger transport business cars with a capacity of 9 seats or more (including the driver) must have cameras installed to ensure recording and storing images on the vehicle (including driver and vehicle doors) while the vehicle is in traffic.

Image data is provided to the Police, Traffic Inspectorate and licensing agencies, ensuring public and transparent supervision. The time to store images on the vehicle is guaranteed as follows:

• At least the last 24 hours for vehicles operating on journeys up to 500 kilometers;
• At least the last 72 hours for vehicles operating on journeys over 500 kilometers.

Conditions for the business of transporting goods by auto

According to Article 14 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, conditions for goods transportation business by car include:

About means:

• Cars for freight transport business must be legally owned or used according to a written vehicle rental contract between the freight transport business unit and the organization or individual or a business cooperation contract. business according to the provisions of law;
• In case the registered vehicle is owned by a cooperative member, there must be a service contract between the member and the cooperative, which stipulates that the cooperative has the rights, responsibilities and obligations to manage, use and regulate the vehicle. operate a car owned by a member of the cooperative.

Regarding the condition of the vehicle’s journey monitoring device, Before July 1, 2021, cars transporting goods in containers and tractors must have cameras installed to ensure recording and storing images of the driver while the vehicle is in traffic. .

Image data is provided to the Police, Traffic Inspectorate and licensing agencies, ensuring public and transparent supervision. The time to store images on the vehicle is guaranteed as follows:

• At least the last 24 hours for vehicles operating on journeys up to 500 kilometers;
• At least the last 72 hours for vehicles operating on journeys over 500 kilometers.

Procedure for applying for a permit for transport business by auto

Documents need to be prepared

According to Article 18 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, the application file for a permit for transport business by auto is as follows:

Application dossiers for business permits for transport business enterprises and cooperatives include:

• Application for a permit for transport business by auto according to the form in Appendix I of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP;
• Copy of business and cooperative registration certificate;
• Copies of diplomas and certificates of the person directly managing transport activities;
• Copy or original of the Decision on establishment and regulations on functions and tasks of the department that manages and monitors traffic safety conditions (applies to businesses and cooperatives doing business in passenger transport on fixed routes, passenger transport by bus, passenger transport by taxi, cargo transport by container, load passengers using electronic contracts)

The application file for a permit for transport business by auto includes:

• Application for a permit for transport business by auto according to the form in Appendix I of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP;
• Copy of business and cooperative registration certificate.

Implementation process

Step 1: Submit application

Enterprises, cooperatives, and business households submit 01 set of application documents for a permit for transport business by auto to the Department of Transport where the unit is headquartered or where the business is registered.

Step 2: Receive and process documents

• The Department of Transport receives the dossier and checks the validity and completeness of the dossier;
• In case the dossier needs to be amended or supplemented, the business permit-issuing agency shall notify the business unit directly or in writing or via the online public service system of the contents that need to be supplemented or amended. transport business within 03 working days from the date of receipt of the application.

Step 3: Appraisal and licensing

• Within 05 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents according to regulations, the Department of Transport will evaluate the documents and issue a permit for transport business by auto;
• In case of refusal, the licensing agency must respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

Step 4: Return results

The unit will receive the results at the place where the application is submitted or by post (if requested);

Based on the content of Clause 3, Article 17, Clause 1, Article 19 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP.

Services for applying for a permit for transport business by auto

With complex regulations on conditions and procedures for applying for a permit for transport business by auto, many businesses, cooperatives, and business households may have difficulty implementing the procedures.

At Long Phan, we provide consulting services and registration of a permit for transport business by auto. Service scope includes:

• Consulting on business conditions: Assess the unit’s ability to meet the conditions of facilities, human resources, and facilities;
• Document preparation: Support in collecting and drafting necessary documents in the application for a permit for transport business by auto;
• Representative to carry out procedures: Submit documents on behalf of the unit, monitor the processing process and receive results from the licensing agency;
• Post-licensing consulting: Guidance on compliance with regulations during transportation business operations.

Applying for a permit for transport business by auto is an important procedure, requiring careful preparation of conditions and documents. For detailed support on the process, licensing application procedures, Customers please contact Long Phan via hotline 1900.63.63.89 to complete the procedure quickly and according to regulations.