To buy a coffee truck in the Czech Republic, prioritise compliance and location over paintwork: secure a sub‑3.5 t chassis (B licence) with EU type approval, a clean STK/ME, and fit‑out that passes KHS hygiene inspection. Expect CZK 600,000–1,800,000 for a ready unit; verify 230 V/16 A circuits, a 2‑group 3–4 kW espresso machine, 5–7 kW inverter/generator or shore power, water filtration, ~120 L fresh/100 L waste tanks, LPG certificates if used, winterisation to −10 °C, and a 6 kg extinguisher. Paperwork: obtain a Trade Licence (živnost volná), HACCP plan and KHS approval, staff health cards, city public‑space permit (zábor) for each pitch, and motor liability insurance; card terminals replace the now‑abolished EET. Choose sole trader vs s.r.o.; consider voluntary VAT if reclaiming VAT on the build (mandatory above CZK 2m turnover). For Prague/Brno, confirm generator/noise rules and waste‑water disposal; many districts allocate pitches via tenders 4–8 weeks ahead. Buying checklist: right‑side serving hatch for kerbside service, anti‑slosh tank baffles, 16 A/32 A inlets, battery capacity ≥10 kWh if running silent, and homologated gas lines. Finance via operating lease (10–30% down, 36–60 months). Test workflow, temperature stability, and recovery times before you sign. Demand service logs and spare parts availability.
