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Your own business or a fleet partner: how to start in taxi

You can drive on your own company and licence or through a partner. We compare both honestly — costs and obligations included.

2 min readUpdated: 5 November 2026

In short
  • Own business: your own taxi licence, ZUS, VAT, accounting — more paperwork.
  • Fleet partner: you use their licence; settlements and payouts are on their side.
  • Most drivers start with a partner — it’s faster and simpler.

01Comparison

Own businessFleet partner (Enigma)
Taxi licenceyour own, from the municipalitypartner’s licence + extract for your car
Company and ZUSyou register a company and pay ZUSa contract with the partner
Accounting and VATon youon the partner
Startweeks of paperwork24 hours after documents are complete
Payoutsfrom platforms to your companyweekly, daily or instant payout

02When your own business makes sense

When you’ve driven for a long time, own a car, know the rules and want to handle your own costs. Then the extra paperwork can pay off.

03When a partner is better

  • you’re just starting or recently arrived
  • you don’t want to deal with accounting and VAT
  • you want Uber, Bolt and FREENOW in one settlement
  • you need help with documents and a car

?Questions

Can I start with a partner and open a business later?

Yes. Many drivers do — first they learn the market, then they decide.

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