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The K1 and K2 certificates are an important requirement for businesses operating in the land transport sector. These documents are regulated by the state to ensure that transport services are carried out in an orderly and reliable manner.
Whether you are a business owner who has just entered the sector, or a professional who wants to learn more about this subject, we have written everything you are wondering about K1 and K2 certificates for you.
What is a K1 Certificate?
The K1 Certificate is a document that must be held by real and legal taxpayers who will carry out domestic goods transportation for commercial purposes. When a sample K1 certificate is examined, it is seen that the date of issue and validity, the title and address information of the person or companies possessing the authorization certificate, tax office and trade registry numbers are included on the document.
How to Get a K1 Certificate?
The K1 certificate is a type of document given to real or legal persons who perform goods transportation for commercial purposes. Persons or companies wishing to apply can make a physical application to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure with the requested documents.
Applications for the K1 certificate can also be made through e-Devlet (e-Government), apart from the relevant units of the ministry. Your application processes via e-Devlet can be completed faster. In K1 certificate applications, individuals apply themselves, while for applications on behalf of a company, it is sufficient for one of the company partners to be present.
What Documents and Conditions are Required to Obtain a K1 Certificate?
Various conditions and documents are required to obtain a K1 certificate. Some of them are as follows:
• For the registration processes of individuals who will apply to obtain a K1 certificate, they must have at least 3 unit vehicles with them. If the number is less than three, the number of vehicles must be adjusted according to the requested condition before applying for the certificate.
• Another condition sought when obtaining the certificate is that the total weight of trucks, tractors, or pickup trucks must not be less than 110 tons.
• The owned company must have a capital of at least 10 thousand TL.
• The vehicles applied for must not be older than 20 years.
The documents required for registration are as follows:
• Activity Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce or Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen
• Activity Certificate with Nace Code
• Trade Registry Gazette
• Republic of Turkey Identity Numbers, photocopies of identity cards belonging to the owner, partners, and managers
• Criminal record belonging to the owner, partners, and managers
• Notarized signature circular of representatives
• Rent agreement or copy of the title deed of the main branch
• Tax liability letter
• For commercial vehicles, Motor Vehicle Traffic and Registration Document Samples of registered, inspected vehicle or vehicles
What is a K1 Certificate Used For?
All companies and individuals carrying out cargo transportation must have a K1 certificate. Since this is a legal obligation, commercial transportation cannot be carried out without the certificate. Companies possessing a K1 certificate are offered the right to transport goods up to 75 tons. Apart from companies, the carrying capacity of an individual holding a K1 certificate is 25 tons.
The K1 certificate also covers the safety of the goods or products to be transported. In case of negative situations that may occur, the party having their goods transported can claim rights.
Because authorization certificate holders are responsible for all kinds of negative situations that might happen to the cargo or goods, as well as their loss, theft, preservation, and ensuring security, from the moment they receive them until the moment they deliver them.
K1 Certificate Price
The price of a K1 certificate varies according to the details of the application made. As of 2023, the amount that needs to be paid for companies or individuals who will apply for the first time is between 5 thousand TL and 18 thousand TL. The share taken by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and additional fees are included in this amount. A registration fee of approximately 1 thousand TL to 2 thousand TL must be paid for each vehicle added to the registered vehicles.
Who Issues the K1 Certificate?
Individuals who want to obtain a K1 certificate can get their certificates with the approval of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The Ministry completes applications within 15 business days. For the K1 certificate, individuals can apply with the required documents by going to the state or registry offices of the ministry with the necessary paperwork.
What is a K2 Certificate?
The K2 certificate is a document given to individuals, real and legal taxpayers, who will carry out private transportation by trucks or pickup trucks within the country without a commercial purpose. Its difference from the K1 certificate is that no commercial transportation is carried out. Since it does not perform commercial transportation, a transport invoice is not issued and the goods of third parties are not carried. The company obtains a K2 certificate for the transport activities it will use within the scope of its own business.
How to Get a K2 Certificate?
For the K2 certificate, in the event that individuals complete the required documents and fulfill the determined conditions, it is mandatory to apply to the relevant provincial or district directorates of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. If no deficiency is seen in the submitted documents, a conclusion is reached within approximately 15 business days.
Apart from physically applying to the relevant directorates of the Ministry, applications can also be made through e-Devlet. By going to the page of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure from the 'Institutions' section in the e-Devlet system, the application process is completed step by step. Inquiry procedures, like K certificate issuance applications, can also be made via e-Devlet.
What is Required to Obtain a K2 Certificate?
The points required to obtain a K2 certificate are almost the same as those requested for a K1 certificate. The documents required for a K2 certificate can be listed as follows:
• Vehicle Card Process Application Form
• Authorization Certificate Application Form
• Notarized signature circular
• Certified copy and original of the Trade Registry Gazette
• Rent agreement or copy of the title deed of the main branch of the workplace
• Republic of Turkey identity numbers and identity photocopies belonging to the business owner or partners
• Tax liability letter
• Documents showing the capital of the company
• Activity certificates from the Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen
• Inspection, registration, and traffic document belonging to the registered vehicle
For vehicles that already have a K2 certificate that has expired, a new certificate must be obtained or its duration must be extended. The amount that needs to be paid for certificate renewal and extension processes varies. It is required to own a minimum of one vehicle.
Although the conditions for obtaining a K2 certificate are the same as the K1 certificate, one of the differences between them is that the transported load must be the vehicle owner's own goods. Another is that they must own a minimum of one vehicle. If the vehicle is to be used for purposes other than personal use, it is a legal requirement to obtain a K2 certificate. If there is a minibus registration on the vehicle license, there is no need to obtain a K2 certificate.
What is a K2 Certificate Used For?
Companies carry out all the transportation activities they perform for their own business with a K2 certificate and do not pay a fee to another shipping company. This situation reduces costs. Since it is used only in private transportations, fast resolution of negative situations that may be experienced can be ensured.
K2 Certificate Price
The price of a K2 certificate may vary depending on the status of the applied vehicle. The certificate price is approximately between 15 thousand TL and 20 thousand TL. For transportation with a pickup truck, a 75% discount is applied.
For Which Purposes are K1 and K2 Certificates Used in Customs Procedures?
Since K1 and K2 certificates do not contain major differences in the conditions for obtaining a K certificate, their purposes in customs procedures are also similar. Having these certificates indicates that the goods or products carried while entering from one country to another are under control and reliable. It is also verified through the certificates that transit processes comply with customs rules.
Consequently, customs procedures are completed faster and easier. However, for small businesses, this process can be quite complex, especially when international cargo shipping is concerned.
If you want to handle your international shipping processes without dealing with this procedure, you can contact Navlungo immediately. With Navlungo, your international shipping transactions take place in an easy, fast, and reliable way.
