Choosing an international removal company

When moving abroad it is very helpful to use the assistance of an international removal company. Before choosing a removal company, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Following is a list to help you evaluate international removal companies.

Which experience does the company have?


The more international removals performed by the company, the greater the possibility that it has the right qualifications required for an international removal. Many companies perform local removals, evictions and office removals, but what is really important is the experience of international removals.

Independent certifications


Is the company certified through the branch organization FIDI? Ernst & Young performs an audit on each FIDI-associated removal company every year. This is the most important standard for specialists within international removals. Is the company also ISO 14001 certified? It will guarantee that the removal is performed with the greatest consideration concerning the environment.

Does the company have permission to perform an international removal?


When choosing your international removal company, check their notice of tax assessment, their traffic permission and if they have been reported to ‘ARN’, the Swedish National Board for Consumer Complaints.

Which resources does the company have to perform international removals?

Check the companies’ resources and which competence level they have to perform an international removal. It is a guarantee for the quality of the removal performance.

What is included in the price?

Make sure you check that there are no hidden expenses and that the removal quote covers door-to-door service. Things which might not be included are insurance, (which is a premium based on the estimated value of the goods), difficult access for loading and unloading, the need for external lifts, parking permissions, taxes and other fees.