About Golden Ark Reserve
What We Do
Golden Ark Reserve provides a structured operating model for physical gold ownership.
The company focuses on coordinating documented gold transactions, custody arrangements,
and settlement processes designed for legal clarity, control, and verifiable ownership.
Structured Gold Ownership
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Structured Gold Ownership — physical gold is acquired under documented agreements
that define pricing terms, ownership allocation, custody instructions, and transferability.
Custody & Asset Protection
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Custody & Asset Protection — holdings are maintained under insured custody
arrangements with defined segregation, access rules, and independent verification mechanisms.
Settlement Coordination
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Settlement Coordination — transactions are settled through established banking
rails or approved digital asset settlement methods, aligned with documented settlement terms.
Ownership Continuity
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Ownership Continuity — the same operational framework applies from acquisition
through custody and resale, ensuring consistency of records and legal title throughout the
holding period.
Regulated Operating Context
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Regulated Operating Context — all activities are conducted within defined
regulatory and compliance frameworks supporting auditability and due diligence requirements.
This operating model is designed for clients seeking structured ownership and custody of
physical gold outside standard retail purchase formats.
How Gold Ownership Is Structured
Gold ownership through Golden Ark Reserve is structured as a documented ownership transaction. Each transaction follows a defined sequence covering pricing, settlement, allocation, custody instructions, and reporting. This structure establishes clear legal title, verifiable allocation, and operational continuity throughout the holding period.
Transaction Terms & Pricing
Pricing is referenced to the prevailing global gold spot price and confirmed under documented transaction terms. These terms define the gold format, pricing reference, settlement method, and custody instructions before execution.
Settlement Confirmation
Settlement is executed through established banking rails or approved digital asset settlement methods, where applicable. Allocation and custody processing are initiated only after settlement confirmation.
Allocation & Legal Title
Physical gold is allocated to the client under formal ownership records. Allocation documentation establishes legal title, separates ownership from storage providers, and supports ongoing verification.
Custody Instructions
Custody is governed by documented instructions defining storage conditions, access rights, withdrawal procedures, and delivery options. Custody terms remain aligned with ownership records at all times.
Reporting & Verification
Ownership and custody are supported by transaction records and custody documentation. Verification mechanisms, including independent inspection where applicable, support auditability and due diligence.
Transferability & Exit
Gold holdings remain transferable within the same documented framework. Resale, transfer, or delivery is executed under agreed terms with continuity of ownership records from acquisition through exit.
Who Uses This Framework
This framework defines how physical gold is acquired, held, and managed when ownership clarity, documented allocation, and predictable settlement are required. It applies to gold held as an accountable asset — with verifiable title, insured custody, and structured resale pathways — rather than as a retail commodity. The model supports transparent ownership records, cross-border settlement, and audit-ready documentation throughout the full holding lifecycle.
Private investors
Individuals purchasing physical gold as a long-term asset, seeking clear ownership records, insured storage, and structured resale options without retail pricing distortions.
Family offices
Structures managing multi-generational capital where gold is held as a balance-sheet asset, requiring allocation records, custody documentation, and controlled access rules.
Corporate treasuries
Companies using physical gold for capital allocation, diversification, or reserve management, operating under internal compliance and reporting requirements.
Investment mandates and managed structures
Advisors, asset managers, and fiduciaries executing gold transactions on behalf of clients under documented mandates and settlement instructions.
International buyers
Clients acquiring gold across jurisdictions who require cross-border settlement, recognized custody locations, and consistent documentation from purchase through resale.
Framework Application Scenarios
How This Structure Is Used in Practice
Governance, Verification & Risk Controls
This framework is governed by documented procedures that define operational roles, control points, and accountability across ownership, custody, and settlement. Governance is designed to ensure consistency of records, role separation, and predictable execution throughout the lifecycle of physical gold ownership.
Governance Structure
Operational governance is based on documented procedures that define roles, responsibilities,
and control points across ownership, custody, and settlement. Role separation is used to reduce
concentration risk and ensure accountability throughout the lifecycle of physical gold ownership.
Verification Layers
Ownership and custody are supported by multiple verification layers, including allocation records,
custody documentation, and independent inspection mechanisms where applicable. These layers enable
traceability, ownership confirmation, and third-party review without reliance on retail processes.
Risk Controls
Risk controls are embedded at each stage of the framework through defined custody rules, access
restrictions, insurance coverage, and documented operational procedures. These controls are designed
to mitigate operational, counterparty, and custody-related risks during the holding period.
Documentation Integrity
Transaction and custody records are maintained as a continuous documentation set from acquisition
through resale or transfer. Documentation integrity supports audit readiness, compliance review,
and consistent confirmation of ownership and custody status over time.
Operational Continuity
Governance mechanisms ensure that ownership, custody, and settlement remain aligned during resale,
transfer, or delivery. This continuity preserves legal title, allocation records, and custody
instructions without reclassification or disruption of the ownership framework.
Legal Entity Identification & Registrations
This section outlines the formal identifiers and institutional registry records under which the legal entity operates within global financial, compliance, and market data infrastructures. These identifiers enable consistent recognition of the entity across regulatory, banking, and institutional systems. These records reflect legal entity identification within global registries and data systems and do not constitute regulatory licenses or activity authorizations. View full compliance and registry records
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
LEI: 98450040E688696D1C47
Issued and maintained within the Global Legal Entity Identifier System under the oversight of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). The LEI provides a globally recognized and regulator-backed identifier for the legal entity.
Issued and maintained within the Global Legal Entity Identifier System under the oversight of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF). The LEI provides a globally recognized and regulator-backed identifier for the legal entity.
LSEG / Refinitiv
Refinitiv PermID: 5097108870
A permanent institutional identifier issued within the Refinitiv data ecosystem operated by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), enabling consistent identification of the legal entity across financial markets, compliance platforms, and institutional datasets.
A permanent institutional identifier issued within the Refinitiv data ecosystem operated by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), enabling consistent identification of the legal entity across financial markets, compliance platforms, and institutional datasets.
S&P Capital IQ
Company ID 1975094363 S&P Capital. A standardized company identifier used within S&P Global’s Capital IQ platform to reference and integrate corporate data across financial analysis, compliance, and institutional research systems.
FactSet Entity Master
FactSet Entity ID: 132BDH-E
Registered in the FactSet Entity Master database, enabling institutional identification across financial research, risk management, compliance, and capital markets platforms. FactSet entity records are used by banks, asset managers, and institutional counterparties for entity resolution and data normalization.
Registered in the FactSet Entity Master database, enabling institutional identification across financial research, risk management, compliance, and capital markets platforms. FactSet entity records are used by banks, asset managers, and institutional counterparties for entity resolution and data normalization.
Bureau van Dijk (a Moody’s Analytics company) Orbis Database
BvD ID: OMLEI3180174
Listed in Bureau van Dijk’s Orbis global corporate database, providing standardized legal entity data used for due diligence, compliance screening, ownership analysis, and institutional research across banking and regulatory environments.
Listed in Bureau van Dijk’s Orbis global corporate database, providing standardized legal entity data used for due diligence, compliance screening, ownership analysis, and institutional research across banking and regulatory environments.
Bloomberg Entity Identification
Bloomberg Company ID (BBID): 72802597 Assigned within Bloomberg’s corporate entity identification framework, enabling standardized recognition of the legal entity across Bloomberg Terminal, reference data, and institutional due diligence workflows.
The identifiers and registry records listed above represent legal entity recognition within global institutional data systems. These records do not constitute regulatory licenses, financial authorizations, or supervisory approvals and are provided solely for entity identification, compliance referencing, and institutional data integration purposes.
Company Registration Documents
Legal Entity:
القوس الذهبي للتجارة العامة (شركة منطقة حرة)
(Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC)
Registration No.: 1603777
Jurisdiction: Sohar Free Zone, Sultanate of Oman
Registered Activities:
Import & export of precious metals (Code: 461003)
Wholesale bullion and precious metals trading (Code: 469001)
Precious metals production and processing (Sector: S30)
Logistics services for bullion flows (Sector: S13)
Wikidata Entity Record:
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137885502
Frequently asked questions
What is Golden Ark Reserve?
Golden Ark Reserve is an institutional gold custody and settlement provider operating under Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC, registered in the Sohar Free Zone, Sultanate of Oman.
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