State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Florida
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: Florida waives sales tax on qualifying bullion outright — purchases of any size go untaxed. On the way out: Florida levies no state income tax, so IRA distributions leave the account state-tax-free.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Florida 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 Florida
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 Florida: sales tax
Florida permanently eliminated the $500 minimum on August 1, 2025 (SB 134, amending §212.08 Fla. Stat.; DOR TIP 25A01-03): qualifying gold, silver and platinum bullion sold by weight is exempt from sales tax at any purchase amount.
Source: FL DOR TIP 25A01-03 · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Florida
Florida levies no state income tax — IRA distributions are not taxed at the state level.
Source: Florida Department of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Florida 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 Florida investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Florida IRA investors. |
| Brink's — South Florida vault networkunconfirmed | Miami metro area, FL | Dealer storage hub for the region; confirm current individual IRA storage with your custodian. |
Florida gold IRA questions
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Does Florida tax my gold IRA distributions?
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Florida cities
City guides for 9 more Florida cities — including Tallahassee, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral — are in preparation and will publish as their local data is verified.