Under Regulation (EC) 1071/2009 (establishing common rules regarding the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator), member states are required to demand that operators hold a minimum amount of capital and reserves per vehicle during the financial year:(a) EUR 9 000 , for the first motor vehicle used;(b) EUR 5 000 for each additional motor vehicle or combination of vehicles used that has a permissible laden mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes; and(c) EUR 900 for each additional motor vehicle or combination of vehicles used that has a permissible laden mass exceeding 2,5 tonnes but not exceeding 3,5 tonnes.The Portuguese legislation requires also that, for the purpose of starting their activity, firms must have a minimum share capital of (Euro) 125,000 or (Euro) 50,000, in the case of carrying out the activity exclusively by means of light vehicles. 