100g Emirates Gold Bar

Dubai-Produced Gold for the Gulf Market

The 100g Emirates Gold bar comes from a Dubai-based private precious metals manufacturer that produces gold and silver bars, coins, and custom products. Emirates Gold operates from the United Arab Emirates, one of the world's most active gold trading hubs, where Dubai's Gold Souk and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) form the backbone of a precious metals market that handles hundreds of tonnes of gold annually.

At 100 grams of 999.9 fine gold, the bar matches the purity standard found across the retail gold bar market. The 100g weight class is a popular format for metric-market buyers, offering premiums typically in the 2-4% range over spot for established brands. Emirates Gold bars are most readily available through Gulf-region dealers and international dealers that source from the UAE market.

For buyers outside the Middle East, the practical consideration is dealer recognition at resale. The major Swiss LBMA refineries (PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus) and established European producers (Heraeus, Umicore) have broader global acceptance. Emirates Gold bars are well-recognised in the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong markets, where Dubai-origin gold is a staple. Buyers planning to resell through European or North American dealers should consider whether their preferred dealer accepts Emirates Gold products.

The UAE itself offers one of the most favourable tax environments for gold investment: zero VAT on investment gold bullion, no import duty, and no capital gains tax. For buyers based in the Gulf region, Emirates Gold bars provide a locally produced alternative to imported Swiss or Australian products, potentially with lower acquisition costs due to reduced shipping and import logistics.

Emirates Gold 100g Bar Specifications

Emirates Gold bars carry the manufacturer's branding along with weight and purity markings. The bars are produced to the 999.9 fineness standard that is universal across the retail gold bar market. Each bar is packaged with certification of its weight and purity specifications.

Dubai's position as a global gold trading hub means Emirates Gold bars are manufactured in close proximity to one of the world's largest precious metals markets. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) oversees the city's gold trade, and the Dubai Good Delivery standard provides a regional accreditation framework. Emirates Gold produces a range of bar sizes alongside custom products for the jewellery and retail sectors, with the 100g bar sitting in the mid-range of their investment bar offering.

Tax Treatment Across Key Markets

As a 999.9 fine gold bar, the Emirates Gold 100g bar qualifies for investment gold exemptions wherever they exist.

• United Arab Emirates: 0% VAT on investment gold bullion. No import duty. No capital gains tax. The UAE is one of the most tax-efficient jurisdictions globally for gold purchases, and Emirates Gold bars benefit from being locally produced with no cross-border tax implications for UAE-based buyers.
• United Kingdom: VAT-exempt on purchase as investment gold. Subject to CGT on disposal at 18-24%, with a 3,000 GBP annual exemption.
• European Union: VAT-exempt under EU Directive 98/80/EC for gold bars at 995+ fineness.
• United States: State sales tax varies. Capital gains taxed at the 28% collectibles rate. IRA eligibility depends on the custodian's acceptance of Emirates Gold as a qualifying manufacturer.
• Singapore: GST-exempt under IPM rules for gold at 99.5%+ purity. No capital gains tax. Singapore's active gold market has strong ties to Dubai-sourced products.
• Hong Kong: No sales tax, no import duty, no capital gains tax.
• South Africa: Gold bullion is zero-rated for VAT purposes. CGT applies at a 40% inclusion rate.
• Canada: GST/HST-exempt at 99.5%+ purity.
• Australia: GST-free for investment-grade gold at 99.5%+ purity.