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Buying and selling gold: the rules for each side
This section is for people on either side of a gold transaction involving Uganda or its region. It explains what makes a purchase or sale lawful, which rules apply where the gold goes, and how to check the other party. It does not list, rank or recommend suppliers or buyers.
Each page states what the rules require, where we found them, and what we could not confirm. For checks on a specific Ugandan seller, see the due-diligence section.
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Buying gold from Africa: legal routes, sanctions and due diligence
Yes, buying gold that comes from Africa can be lawful. We found no US, UK or EU rule that bans it just because the gold comes from Africa; that is our reading …
Reviewed 17 Sep 2026