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Transport company in India 2026: permits and the GST choice

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A July 2026 guide for anyone starting a goods transport business: there is no transport company licence, only a permit per vehicle (the National Permit is about Rs 16,500 a year), and the GST choice is now 5% without credit or 18% with it.

  • Each goods vehicle needs a commercial registration, fitness, insurance and a permit.
  • A National Permit costs about Rs 16,500 a year.
  • Even an unregistered transporter needs a transporter ID for e-way bills.
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  1. How do I start a logistics or transport company in India?

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