To buy a coffee truck in Lithuania, start by choosing a compliant vehicle (EU CE-marked, under 3,500 kg for B-category license) and budgeting €15,000–€45,000 for a used unit or €50,000–€90,000 new, plus €2,000–€8,000 for a dual-boiler machine, 5–7 kW power, 8–10 kVA generator or 16A/32A CEE hookup, 100–200 L potable/waste tanks, and a 6 kg ABC extinguisher and fire blanket. Register the vehicle at Regitra and pass techninė apžiūra; insure liability and KASKO. Register as a food business with the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) via “Maisto tvarkymo subjekto” registration; prepare a lean HACCP/self-control plan covering water, temperature logs, allergen labelling, and cleaning. Obtain municipal outdoor trading permits (leidimas prekiauti viešose vietose) from the relevant savivaldybė—prime spots in Vilnius/Kaunas often require auctions and defined hours. Fiscalize your POS with VMI (i.EKA-compliant cash register) and note the €45,000 VAT threshold; pick MB or UAB for liability and taxation. Technical must-haves for Baltic winters: insulated lines, drain-down valves, diesel air heater, glycol-safe traps, and weatherproof service hatch; confirm LPG/electrical conformity certificates. Expect 2–6 weeks for VMVT and municipal permits if your documentation is complete. Shortlist local builders in Kaunas/Vilnius, inspect welds, service access, and payload, and demand warranties and CE/gas certificates.
