State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Delaware
Federal rules treat every gold IRA the same — the real differences between states sit at the edges, and they are real money. On the way in: Delaware waives sales tax on qualifying bullion outright — purchases of any size go untaxed. On the way out: Delaware taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income, with no blanket retirement exclusion.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Delaware fact (state revenue publications, with check dates), and where approved storage sits. Where a rule is in flux, we say so on the page.
Rated gold IRA companies serving Delaware
Scores come from our national comparison (five weighted criteria, published methodology). State changes what you pay around the purchase — not the service quality you should expect.
| Company | Overall | Fees | Feedback | Min. investment | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Gold Investments | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Varies — see review | Encino, California (16830 Ventura Blvd, Suite 326) [verify — many readers assume Texas because of the company's Texas depository marketing] |
| GoldStar Trust | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A (custodian) | Amarillo, TX |
| Augusta Precious Metals | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | $50,000 for cash or IRA purchases | Casper, WY [verify — BBB profile lists a Beverly Hills, CA address] |
| Advantage Gold | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000–$25,000 | Austin, TX |
| Birch Gold Group | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | $5,000 recommended minimum | 309 Court Avenue, Suite 809, Des Moines, IA 50309 [verify — historically associated with Beverly Hills, CA] |
| Goldco | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $25,000 generally required for gold IRA… | Woodland Hills, CA |
| American Hartford Gold | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Lear Capital | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Preserve Gold | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000–$25,000 | Woodland Hills, California |
| Regal Assets | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | $5,000 | Burbank, CA |
Scale 1–5. Criteria and caps: methodology.
Buying bullion in Delaware: sales tax
Delaware levies no state or local sales tax — purchases of bullion and coins carry no Delaware sales tax at any amount.
Source: Delaware Division of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Delaware
Delaware taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at state rates from 2.2% to 6.6%.
Source: Delaware Division of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Delaware options
IRS rules bar self-storage: your metals sit with an approved depository your custodian uses. Storage choice affects fees and logistics more than most buyers expect — here is what Delaware investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | One of the industry's standard IRS-approved depositories — physically in-state for Delaware buyers. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Alternative storage network; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Delaware cities
City guides for Delaware's largest cities are in preparation and publish only once their local data — dealers, local tax rules, storage logistics — is verified. The state guide above already covers bullion sales tax, distribution tax and storage statewide.