Frequently Asked Questions

Every shipment is supported by export permits from the country of origin, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, and independent assay certificates. Chain-of-custody documentation is maintained at every stage from source to final delivery, retained by us, and available to counterparties and their banks on request.

Onboarding is mutual: we exchange corporate documents (trade license, ownership structure, authorized signatories) and compliance documentation before any trade. For counterparties with their documentation in order, onboarding typically completes within a few business days. We do not trade with unverified counterparties under any circumstances.

All offers are referenced to the LBMA gold price, with a discount or premium agreed per transaction depending on form (doré or refined), volume, and delivery terms. Pricing is confirmed in a firm written offer before any commitment.

All transactions are settled in AED or USD through UAE-registered corporate bank accounts. We do not settle in cash and do not use personal accounts. Settlement mechanics — timing, instruments, and conditions — are fixed in the trade terms before delivery.

We trade physical gold from doré bars to refined fine bars (1 kg, 10 oz, 100 g formats), with purity confirmed by independent assay at UAE-licensed refineries. Minimum volumes are discussed per enquiry — contact our desk with your requirements.

Handover takes place at agreed secure locations within the UAE — typically at UAE-licensed refineries or secure logistics facilities in Dubai. We do not conduct deliveries outside documented, secure channels.

Codex Gold Trading L.L.C. holds DET Trade License No. 1624453, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. It can be verified independently on the UAE National Economic Register at ner.economy.ae. Our registered office is at Office 404-196, N G I Building, Port Saeed, Deira, Dubai.

Yes — provided the supplier is licensed in its jurisdiction, exports through state-approved channels, and passes our counterparty due diligence. We source in alignment with OECD Due Diligence Guidance and do not accept material of unverifiable origin or from conflict-affected areas.