To buy a coffee truck in Liechtenstein, start by selecting a sub‑3.5‑ton vehicle to keep a standard B licence and lower toll/insurance, with 16A/32A CEE hookups, a 2‑group 3–5 kW machine, On‑Demand grinders, inline filtration, 50–100 L tanks, and winterized plumbing for Alpine freezes. Source from Swiss/German builders (mobile Verkaufswagen) that can pass Liechtenstein’s Amt für Strassenverkehr (ASV) inspection; insist on HACCP‑friendly, food‑grade surfaces, LPG certification (if gas), and a noise‑compliant generator if shore power is uncertain. Budget CHF 35k–85k for a quality used truck, CHF 90k–150k new. Before trading, register the business and obtain a Gewerbebewilligung via the Amt für Volkswirtschaft (processing 2–4 weeks), create a HACCP plan and schedule a hygiene check with the Amt für Lebensmittelkontrolle und Veterinärwesen, arrange Betriebshaftpflicht and full vehicle cover, then register for VAT (MWST) if global turnover ≥ CHF 100,000. Secure pitches early: in Vaduz, Schaan, and Balzers apply for Gemeinde stand permits for public ground; negotiate private sites with landlords and confirm power, waste water, refuse, and delivery windows. Optimize for cold‑weather service (insulated tanks, heated lines), high‑margin SKUs, and fast cashless payments (TWINT, QR, contactless). Decision rule: buy if ASV‑ready, 200–300 cups/day capacity, and access to 2–3 reliable, powered locations.
