Licenses & Certifications in Precious Metals Operations

Licensed precious-metals operations supporting gold trading, doré purchasing, storage, and processing under officially registered activity codes.
Licenses & Certifications in Precious Metals Operations
Regulatory Recognition

Licenses and Certifications Supporting Precious Metals Operations

Golden Ark Reserve operates under licensed Free Zone registration and officially recognized precious-metals activities covering doré purchasing, refining flows, wholesale bullion trading, storage, and institutional custody. These licenses and certifications validate the legal status of our operating entity, support cross-border bullion transactions, and align all trading and custody workflows with regional financial, AML, and asset-segregation standards.

For security and compliance reasons, full documents are not published online. Verified clients, banks, and regulated institutions may request detailed documentation through secure compliance channels during onboarding or agreement procedures.

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.

Golden Ark General Trading Licensed Commercial Activities
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.
Golden Ark General Trading Licensed Commercial Activities

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.

Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC License & Government Verification
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.
Golden Ark General Trading (FZC) LLC License & Government Verification

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.