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Gold Bullion Storage in the UAE — Abu Dhabi's Premier ADGM-Regulated Vault

LCORE offers allocated, serial-numbered gold bullion storage in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Secure Logistics vault — a pre-customs free zone location with zero UAE tax, $250M Lloyd's insurance, and ADGM Reg. 28158 English Common Law governance. The UAE's most complete gold custody solution.

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LBMA
Good Delivery Accepted
0%
Import Duty
$200M
Lloyd's Insurance
ADGM
Reg. No. 28158
Acceptance Standards

What LCORE accepts:
LBMA and beyond

LCORE accepts gold bullion in three primary formats. All metal is assayed on receipt and individually recorded — serial number, refiner mark, assay result, weight, and chain of custody documentation.

LBMA Good Delivery Bars

~400 troy oz (12.4 kg). Minimum 995 fineness. LBMA-accredited refiner. The global standard accepted by central banks, ETF managers, and institutional counterparties worldwide.

Kilobars

1 kg bars (32.15 troy oz). 999.9 fineness. Common format for DMCC trading and regional commodity transactions. Widely accepted in MENA, South Asia, and China markets.

Other Certified Bullion

Gold meeting LBMA Good Delivery standards from non-listed refiners considered case-by-case. Assay certificate and CoO required. Contact for pre-approval before shipment.

Client Types

Who stores bullion
at LCORE

Mining Companies

Producers seeking a neutral, liquid vault for doré or refined output before sale. Pre-customs zone enables fast international consignment — no UAE import clearance required.

Trading Houses

Geneva, Dubai, Singapore-based commodity traders holding inventory between buy and sell. LBMA-compatible storage accepted by all standard counterparties. DVP settlement available.

Refineries

Temporary holding of refined output before delivery to client. Pre-customs pre-clearance reduces transit time. Chain of custody documentation maintained throughout.

Family Offices & Funds

Institutional investors holding gold as a portfolio allocation. LBMA Good Delivery format ensures maximum liquidity. Warehouse Receipt usable as collateral for gold-backed lending.

UAE Gold Hub

Abu Dhabi as
a global gold trading hub

The UAE is the world's third-largest gold trading hub after London and Zurich — handling over 1,400 tonnes per year. Abu Dhabi combines the DMCC ecosystem of Dubai with the regulatory clarity of ADGM and the logistics of a major international airport.

DMCC Ecosystem

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre — the world's largest free zone for gold and precious metals trade. LCORE's ADGM position complements DMCC: regulatory clarity + pre-customs logistics.

UAE Good Delivery

The DMCC has its own Good Delivery standard for regional refiners. LCORE accepts UAE Good Delivery bars in addition to LBMA standard — expanding the pool of acceptable metal.

Direct Air Links

Abu Dhabi Airport connects directly to all major gold hubs: Zurich (ZRH, 7h), London (LHR, 8h), Hong Kong (HKG, 8h), Singapore (SIN, 7h). Transit without UAE customs clearance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between allocated and unallocated gold storage?
Allocated storage means you own specific, identified bars — your gold is physically segregated and yours by direct legal title. Unallocated storage means you hold a claim against a pool; if the custodian defaults, you are an unsecured creditor. LCORE only offers allocated storage.
Is there UAE tax on gold held in Abu Dhabi?
Zero. The UAE imposes no capital gains tax, no VAT on investment gold, and no import duty for gold stored in the Etihad pre-customs free zone. This is one of the lowest-cost gold storage tax environments globally.
Can I visit the vault and inspect my gold bars?
Yes. LCORE facilitates verified client visits to the Etihad Secure Logistics vault for bar inspection by appointment. All visits are conducted under security protocols and documented for audit purposes.
Who can access LCORE's gold bullion storage uae services?
Institutional counterparties only: family offices, commodity traders, sovereign entities, mining companies, and corporate treasuries. Minimum $5M. Full KYC/AML/source-of-funds onboarding required before access.
How is gold bullion storage uae regulated at LCORE?
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) under FSRA regulatory oversight. English Common Law jurisdiction. LCORE Reg. 28158. Lloyd's of London insurance $250M per shipment. All operations comply with UAE AML/CFT requirements.
Also see: Physical Gold Storage · Allocated Storage · Gold Vault Abu Dhabi · Gold Storage Dubai

Store your bullion where it works for you.

LBMA-compatible allocated storage from $5M. Pre-customs zone Abu Dhabi. Confidential consultation.

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