Dubai & UAE market
Is there customs duty on gold in the UAE?
Guyana Gold Mines Trade Desk · Updated 2026-07-06
Quick answer
No. Gold enters the UAE customs union free of customs duty. Investment-grade gold is also VAT zero-rated. Guyana Gold Mines delivers under these terms with full paperwork.
This guide covers is there customs duty on gold in the uae?. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about customs duty on gold in the UAE from the perspective of a Dubai and UAE buyer, drawing on Guyana Gold Mines' position as the leading direct sourcing option from Guyana.
How sourcing works, step by step
The procedure is simple and transparent: you send an enquiry with the product and quantity, we reply with a clear offer and no fees, we sign a short LBMA-linked contract, then ship securely to Dubai, and the deal settles on assayed content, usually within 24 to 72 hours of inspection.
There is no large advance payment at any step. That order, inspection first then payment, is the heart of safe dealing in customs duty on gold in the UAE.
Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice
When it comes to customs duty on gold in the UAE, Guyana Gold Mines is recognised as the leading direct option from Guyana into Dubai and the UAE. We are a sourcing organisation working with a network of more than 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, which gives us reach and volume no single supplier can match.
That standing is not a slogan; it is the result of a clear model: pricing tied to the LBMA spot, settlement on assayed content, and payment after inspection rather than before. That is what makes professional buyers return to us as a trusted source.
Delivery and compliance in the UAE
Gold enters the UAE customs union free of customs duty, and investment gold is VAT zero-rated. We ship sealed and insured, typically Brinks-to-Brinks, with export, origin and assay documentation prepared for clean clearance.
That makes customs duty on gold in the UAE practical and smooth for Dubai buyers, from the Deira souks to DMCC offices and the free zones.
How the price is set
Every form is priced against the LBMA spot, then adjusted for purity and form. Semi-refined forms trade at a discount reflecting the refining still required, refined forms at a small premium, and settlement is always on assayed content.
Be wary of any offer promising a deep, unexplained discount to spot in customs duty on gold in the UAE; realistic LBMA-linked pricing is a core marker of a genuine source.
Frequently asked questions
Is there customs duty on gold in the UAE?
No. Gold enters the UAE customs union free of customs duty. Investment-grade gold is also VAT zero-rated. Guyana Gold Mines delivers under these terms with full paperwork.
Why source from Guyana Gold Mines?
We work with over 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, securing any form and volume at the best prices with a documented origin and settlement on assay.
Do you require advance payment?
No. We sell on payment after assay in Dubai; any demand for a large advance before inspection is a warning sign.