Free Online GST Verification Tool for Moving Companies

A valid GST registration means the mover is a recognised legal entity with income-tax obligations - they have something to lose if they behave badly. It also means you get a proper tax invoice, which is your legal protection for damage claims. Unregistered operators often vanish after advance payment.

Format validation confirms the 15-character number follows the correct pattern (state code + PAN + entity code + check digit). Active registration confirmation requires checking the GST portal directly, since businesses can deregister. Our tool does the format check; use gst.gov.in for live status.

Packers and movers services are taxed at 18% GST. This is a common area of confusion - if a mover quotes you ₹10,000 and then adds 18% GST on top in the invoice, the total is ₹11,800. Always ask: is the quote inclusive or exclusive of GST?

Legally, businesses with annual turnover below ₹20 lakh can operate without GST registration. Small local movers with a single truck may genuinely be below this threshold. But in Delhi NCR's volume-heavy market, most active operators exceed ₹20 lakh. A mover who claims they don't need GST on a high-value intercity move is likely a red flag.

Either they gave you an incorrect number (could be an honest typo) or the number is fabricated. Ask them to resend it on company letterhead. If they become evasive, walk away from the booking. Never pay advance to an operator who can't produce a valid GST certificate.

The first two digits are the state code (06 = Haryana, 07 = Delhi, 09 = Uttar Pradesh). The next 10 characters are the embedded PAN number. The 13th character is the entity registration number within the PAN. The 14th is always Z. The 15th is a check digit.

A GST certificate is issued when the business registers - it proves they're registered. A GST invoice is what they give you after the service, showing the amount and 18% GST charged. Insist on both: certificate before booking, invoice after delivery.

Yes - 18% applies regardless of whether it's a local or intercity move. For intercity moves, some movers also separately charge toll and driver allowance, which may or may not attract GST depending on how they're billed. Ask for full invoice breakdown.