There are times when a company decides to sell some or all of its gold — for example to raise cash or simplify its balance sheet. For corporates, selling should be a controlled, documented process.
Why Corporations Sell Gold
1. Liquidity and Cash Flow
Companies may sell gold to free up cash for operations or debt management.
2. Changes in Reserve Policy
A company’s reserve policy may change over time — for example, after a board review of how reserves are held.
3. Strategic Shifts or Exit
Businesses restructuring operations or refocusing their asset base may see gold liquidation as a natural part of simplifying the balance sheet or exiting non-core holdings.
Execution: Doing It Right
Choose the Right Platform
For institutions, the sales channel affects pricing and settlement. Look for a disclosed pricing method and clear records. With EONA, sales are priced on the international spot price minus a discount, with a 1.00% commission (see our Fees & Spread page).
Timing
No one can reliably predict gold prices, and the value of precious metals can fall as well as rise. When and how much to sell is the company’s own decision; EONA does not give investment advice.
Regulatory and Accounting Clarity
Ensure alignment with IFRS or GAAP standards on measurement and disposal of assets. Records of each sale, including price and costs, are essential for audit.
Tax Implications
Tax treatment depends on jurisdiction and holding structure. In some countries, corporate gains on gold are treated as capital gains; in others, as income. EONA provides transaction records to support your reporting, but does not give tax advice.
Selling with EONA
On EONA, a company sells through its account and sees the price and costs before confirming. Partial sales are possible.
- Disclosed Pricing: Sales are based on the international spot price minus a discount, with a 1.00% commission.
- Proceeds to Your Bank: Proceeds are paid to the company’s verified bank account.
- Single Vault Location: All metal is held with Loomis in Dubai; there is no need to move metal to sell it.
- Full Audit Trail: Every transaction is recorded for compliance and audit.