Buy physical gold

At GoldRepublic, you can easily purchase physical gold bars from recognised, LBMA-certified smelters such as Umicore and Valcambi. Your gold is 100% physical and is stored securely and insured in high-security vaults in Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Zurich. Start investing in real gold today.

Buy physical gold from GoldRepublic

Through GoldRepublic, you can purchase gold bars from reputable, LBMA-certified smelters. You can buy gold starting from one gram, but gold bars weighing one kilogram or even 400 troy ounces (approximately 12.5 kilograms) are also available. You can purchase an entire gold bar or become a co-owner of a bar:

1. You can become the full owner of a gold bar weighing 100 grams or more and have it registered in your name.

2. For gold purchases below 100 grams, you can become a co-owner.

When you purchase gold from GoldRepublic, you become the (co-)owner of a physical gold bar. Your investment is immediately insured and securely stored. Our mobile app allows you to easily manage your gold investments and track their current value.

You benefit from a buy-back guarantee with your purchase. This means you can sell your gold to us at the current gold market price. You can do this via your account, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This allows you to maintain flexibility and liquidity, regardless of your investment strategy.

Why buy physical gold?

Buying gold is an interesting alternative to traditional savings and investment options, especially in times of economic uncertainty. 

By purchasing gold, investors can hedge against stock market volatility and geopolitical tensions. In addition, doubts are growing about the soundness of banks and the financial system, which increases the desire to diversify investments. 

Gold is often seen as a safe haven that offers protection against inflation and financial crises. Over the past 20 years, gold has delivered solid returns, often outperforming the average performance of equities during periods of market uncertainty

By purchasing gold, investors can not only protect themselves against major shocks in the financial system, but also benefit from the stable value of this precious metal. Buying gold is therefore not only a way to protect wealth, but also a strategy for long-term stability and growth.

Are you an entrepreneur and would you like to purchase gold for business purposes? Through GoldRepublic, you can also invest in physical gold for business purposes. This investment is exempt from VAT.

Buying gold from LBMA-certified smelters

Through GoldRepublic, you can easily purchase gold bars from recognised, LBMA-certified smelters such as Umicore, Valcambi, Agosi or Heraeus.

The smelters that GoldRepublic works with meet the strict requirements of the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association). All gold bars must have a purity of at least 99.99% and be provided with a Responsible Gold Code that guarantees their purity. The gold bars must also include the weight, a unique serial number, the year of production and the smelter's stamp.

In order to carry the LBMA certificate, smelters must comply with strict audits and ethical guidelines. They are then included on the Good Delivery List: an internationally recognised list of reliable gold producers.

By investing in gold through GoldRepublic, you can be sure that you are buying high-quality gold that has been mined ethically, is traceable and can be traded worldwide.

Secure and insured storage for gold

You do not need to physically take possession of the gold you purchase through GoldRepublic. The gold remains your legal property, but is stored securely and insured in one of the heavily secured vaults in Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Zurich. 

The vaults are equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and are managed by independent, professional and reputable custodians such as Brink's and Loomis, who confirm at all times that your gold is actually stored in the vault. 

You will receive a daily email with your proof of ownership and current bar number(s). Other parties are often unable to confirm your ownership on a daily basis, which entails risks of your gold being absent.  

Your gold is fully insured against damage and theft, and the insurance is included in the storage costs you pay. The insurance policies can be viewed on our website, so you know exactly how your gold is insured. At GoldRepublic, you don't have to worry about the transport, storage, insurance and security of your gold.

Frequently asked questions

Is buying gold a wise choice?

Buying gold can be a wise choice, especially in times of economic uncertainty or inflation. Historically, gold has retained its value well and offers protection against declining currency purchasing power. In addition, physical gold is a tangible asset that you can keep outside the financial system...

What should I look out for when buying physical gold?

At GoldRepublic, you can buy whole gold bars or become a co-owner of a bar. If you become a co-owner, you pay NO bar reservation fees and you may be allocated anew bar every day. Legally, this makes no difference. You are still the(co-)owner of physical gold. The gold is delivered to you. You still know which bar you own (based on the bar number). Only in the event that, due to extreme circumstances, GoldRepublic is no longer able to provide its services, will you have to agree with the co-owners on what to do with the bar (sell or melt it down). If you reserve your own bar, this is not the case.

Are gold bars exempt from VAT?

Yes, investment gold is exempt from VAT in the United Kingdom and throughout the European Union. This exemption applies to gold bars with a purity of at least99.5% (24 carats). All gold bars you purchase through GoldRepublic must meet these conditions and are therefore exempt from VAT.

Do I have to declare gold as an asset to the tax authorities?

In the Netherlands, you must declare physical gold that you own as assets in box 3 of your tax return. The reference date used for this is 1 January of the tax year for which you are filing your return. This means you declare the value of your gold on 1 January, based on the gold price on that day. However, always check with your tax adviser to see what applies to your personal situation.

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