State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Colorado
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: Colorado waives sales tax on qualifying bullion outright — purchases of any size go untaxed. On the way out: Colorado excludes the first $20,000 of qualified retirement income per taxpayer aged 59½+ from state tax.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Colorado 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 Colorado
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 Colorado: sales tax
Colorado exempts coins and precious metal bullion from state and state-administered local sales and use tax (DOR FYI Sales 60). Numismatic items and some collectibles stay taxable.
Watch: Self-collecting home-rule cities are not bound by the exemption (Westminster taxes non-monetized bullion), and HB26-1289 would repeal it — re-check before large orders.
Source: Colorado DOR — Coins and Precious Metal Bullion · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Colorado
Colorado taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at a flat 4.40%; a pension/annuity exclusion — up to $20,000 ($24,000 for taxpayers 65+) — can shelter part of the distribution.
Source: Colorado Department of Revenue · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Colorado 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 Colorado investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Colorado IRA investors. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Regional storage hubs; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Colorado cities
Local pages for the largest Colorado cities are being prepared:
- Denver in progress
- Colorado Springs in progress
- Aurora in progress
- Fort Collins in progress
- Lakewood in progress
- Thornton in progress
- Arvada in progress
- Westminster in progress
- Pueblo in progress
- Centennial in progress
- Boulder in progress
- Greeley in progress
- Highlands Ranch in progress