How do I verify a GST number for packers and movers?

Go to gst.gov.in, choose 'Search Taxpayer' and enter the GSTIN. A valid number shows the registered business name and its active status. If it does not resolve, or the name does not match the company you are talking to, do not book.

Are IBA-approved bills necessary?

Only if a bank or employer is reimbursing your move — public-sector bank and many corporate relocation policies require an invoice in the IBA format to release a claim. If you are paying yourself, a normal GST invoice is all you need. We provide the IBA-format bills where a claim requires them.

What should a proper moving quote include?

The home size, the vehicle, the packing material, and a clear statement of what is covered — loading, transport, unloading, and whether unpacking, stairs and floors are included. Anything left vague is where a dishonest mover adds charges later. Ask for it in writing after a survey.

Choosing safely

How to Check a Packers and Movers Company Is Genuine

Before you hand your household to anyone, verify four things: a working GST number you can check on the government portal, a real physical office you can visit or see, a written quote that lists what is included, and reviews under real names. This category has a documented fraud problem — fake listings, hostage-goods scams, and low quotes that balloon on moving day — so these checks are worth the ten minutes they take.

How do I check if a packers and movers company is registered?

Ask for the company's GSTIN and check it on the official GST portal at gst.gov.in under 'Search Taxpayer'. A genuine number returns the registered legal name and status. If a company cannot give you a GST number, or the number does not resolve, treat that as a serious warning. A registered business issues a proper tax invoice, which is also what your employer or bank needs for a relocation claim.

For the record, our GSTIN is 36KMOPK2468A1ZT. You can check it yourself on the GST portal before you call us — we would rather you did.

What are the warning signs of a fake mover?

A quote far below everyone else's — the difference reappears as 'extra' charges once your goods are loaded
No physical office address, or an address that turns out to be a phone number and nothing else
Cash only, with no GST invoice offered
Pressure to pay the full amount in advance
No written quote listing what is and is not included
Reviews that are all five stars, undated, and without a real route or name

Should I pay packers and movers in advance?

A modest advance to confirm a booking is normal. Paying the full amount before your goods are delivered is not, and it is the setup for the 'hostage goods' scam, where the final payment is renegotiated upwards while your belongings sit in a locked vehicle. Agree the payment terms in writing before the move, keep a balance payable on delivery, and never pay the whole sum up front.

How do I make sure the price does not change on moving day?

Get a written quote after a survey — not a number over the phone — and check that it states the home size, the vehicle, the packing included, and whether stairs, floors and unpacking are covered. A quote given without seeing your goods is a guess, and a guess is what gets 'corrected' on the day. With us, floors and stairs are never a separate charge, and the surveyed quote is fixed in writing.

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