Gold Import from United Kingdom to UAE -- ADGM Pre-Customs

Importing Gold into the UK: HMRC Rules, VAT Exemption & Abu Dhabi Alternative

Importing gold from UK to Abu Dhabi's pre-customs zone at the international airport eliminates UAE customs duty entirely. LCORE coordinates insured logistics from UK through Lloyd's of London coverage ($250M per shipment, Marsh Ltd FCA #307511). Gold arrives airside, is assayed and weighed, then placed in allocated segregated storage under ADGM Reg. 28158. English Common Law governs custody. Minimum $5M per import.

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Reg. 28158
Overview

Importing gold from United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi

LCORE accepts LBMA Good Delivery bars and kilobars from United Kingdom at Abu Dhabi Airport pre-customs zone. Zero import duty applies to investment-grade gold in the UAE pre-customs zone. Lbma london to adgm loco swap. Warehouse Receipt issued within 24-48 hours of physical arrival.

Documentation required: assay certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list, insurance certificate, and standard AML/KYC on the corporate entity and UBO. ADGM English Common Law governs the Warehouse Receipt.

Pre-Customs Zone

Abu Dhabi Airport free zone. Zero import duty on investment gold. No UAE VAT on gold ≥99% purity. Assets legally outside UAE customs territory until you choose to import.

Warehouse Receipt

ADGM-governed legal title document. Makes you a first-priority secured creditor. Transferable and pledgeable under English Common Law.

GBP Settlement

Settlement in GBP available via agreed correspondent banking channels. No mandatory USD clearing for United Kingdom counterparties.

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Confidential. Min $5M. ADGM Reg. 28158.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I import gold from United Kingdom to UAE without paying import duty?
Yes. LCORE's vault is located in the Abu Dhabi Airport pre-customs zone. Investment-grade gold (≥99% purity) stored in the pre-customs zone is not subject to UAE import duty. Gold only becomes subject to UAE customs on formal import into UAE territory.
How long does it take to get a Warehouse Receipt?
24-48 hours after physical arrival and completion of KYC/AML documentation. ADGM-governed Warehouse Receipt confirms legal title.
What is the minimum?
Minimum $5M equivalent. Institutional counterparties only.
Also see: UAE Customs Guide · ADGM Storage · Allocated Storage · AML/KYC