Licenses & Certifications in Precious Metals Operations
Regulatory Recognition
Golden Ark Reserve operates as a licensed precious-metals entity under Free Zone registration, covering doré purchasing, refining workflows, wholesale bullion trading, storage, and institutional custody.
This section provides regulatory and legal disclosure of the company’s operating status, licensing scope, and compliance framework relevant to cross-border bullion transactions and institutional custodial services.
This section provides regulatory and legal disclosure of the company’s operating status, licensing scope, and compliance framework relevant to cross-border bullion transactions and institutional custodial services.
Legal Entity Identifier
LEI: 98450040E688696D1C47 Issued and maintained within the Global LEI System under the oversight of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF).
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Licensed Precious Metals Operator
Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC is a licensed Oman Free Zone company authorized to operate across the full precious-metals lifecycle: import, export, wholesale trading, processing, and logistics for jewellery and precious articles.
Import & Export Authorization
Licensed to run export and import offices handling jewellery and precious-metal products under registered commercial activity code 461003.
Wholesale Precious Metals Trading
Authorized for non-specialized wholesale trade in jewellery and precious articles, including gold bars and semi-finished products, under activity code 469001.
Precious Metals Production License
Registered in the “Production of Precious Metals” business sector (S30), enabling melting, processing, and preparation of precious-metal material for institutional transactions.
Logistics Services for Bullion Flows
Licensed in the “Logistics Services” sector (S13), covering storage, handling, and movement of precious-metal shipments within structured supply chains.
Physical Free Zone License & Government Verification
Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC operates from a licensed physical location in Sohar Free Zone, Sultanate of Oman, under an active commercial registration and government-verified certificates.
Licensed Physical Premises
The company holds an active physical-location license in Sohar Free Zone, confirming on-the-ground operations rather than a purely online structure.
Authorized Precious-Metal Items
The license explicitly allows the import and handling of “Jewellery and Precious Articles” under the approved items list (code 20058).
Free Zone Commercial Registration
Incorporated as a limited liability company with commercial registration number 1603777 in Oman Free Zone, providing a clear legal entity for all precious-metal contracts.
Government Digital Certification
All licenses and registrations are digitally issued and verifiable through the official Oman Business Platform, with online validation via QR code and government portal.
Corporate Membership Accreditation
Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC is an officially registered member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI). Membership confirms recognized corporate standing, active commercial status, and eligibility to conduct regulated precious-metals operations under Free Zone registration. OCCI № 3089681 membership is required for completing government transactions, commercial approvals, and regulatory procedures in Oman.
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Corporate Registration
Golden Ark Reserve operates under a registered Free Zone entity in Oman, providing recognized corporate standing, jurisdictional oversight, and eligibility for institutional custody agreements.
Regulatory Compliance
Custody operations follow regulated standards for international bullion handling, incorporating AML/KYC verification, asset-segregation rules, and contract-based settlement procedures.
Independent Certifications
Custody processes are validated by external certification bodies, confirming adherence to international custody, compliance, reporting, and operational-risk standards.
Insurance Certificates
Custody holdings and storage operations are covered under global all-risk insurance programs issued by international insurers. Insurance confirmations are available to institutional clients upon request.
Audit Endorsements
Independent audits by SGS and Alex Stewart verify custody movements, reporting accuracy, segregation of assets, and operational conformity with international bullion-handling standards.
Documentation Availability
Compliance statements, insurance confirmations, and audit summaries are provided to institutional clients through secure review channels upon request.
Custody Compliance Framework
Golden Ark Reserve operates under a structured compliance model that supports institutional custody, international settlement, and transparent operational oversight. The framework integrates regulatory alignment, third-party controls, and audited procedures across every stage of the custody lifecycle.
Corporate Legal Status
The custody service is operated through a registered Free Zone entity in Oman, providing recognized corporate standing, jurisdictional oversight, and eligibility for cross-border custody agreements.
Operational Compliance Alignment
Custody workflows follow regulated standards used in international bullion operations, including AML/KYC verification, asset segregation rules, and contract-based transfers.
Independent Oversight
Procedures are reviewed by external certification bodies to validate adherence to global custody, reporting, and operational-risk standards.
Insurance Framework
Custody assets are covered under global all-risk insurance programs issued by international insurers. Insurance confirmations are provided to institutional clients upon request.
Third-Party Audit Controls
Independent audits by SGS and Alex Stewart verify custody movements, reporting accuracy, segregation of assets, and operational conformity with international bullion-handling standards.
Documentation Availability
Compliance statements, insurance confirmations, and audit summaries are provided to institutional clients through secure channels upon request.
F.A.Q.
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain copies of licenses and certifications?
Yes. Institutional clients may request full copies of corporate registrations, insurance certificates, custody certifications, and audit summaries. All documents are provided through secure compliance channels after client identification and authorization procedures are completed.
Which authority issued the company registration?
Are custody services licensed outside Oman?
Who provides independent certifications and audits?
Are insurance certificates available for review?
How often are certifications and audit controls updated?
Can certifications be used for accounting or regulatory reporting?