• · A crude oil trader using ICE futures qualifies, but only if hedges are linked to physical cargoes. Pure speculative swaps don’t count.
• · A palm oil trader using fixed-price contracts risks disqualification unless contracts reference recognised benchmarks like Bursa Malaysia or Argus.
• · A Free Zone company with a qualified audit opinion on inventory valuation risks losing QFZP treatment, since the FTA may reject unreliable numbers.

QFZP is no longer about just “what you trade” — it’s about how you prove it. Audit quality, benchmark-linked pricing, and hedging documentation are the backbone of compliance.

• · Hedges qualify only when tied to real trades.
• · Contracts must reference recognised benchmarks — fixed prices are a red flag.
• · Audit opinions matter — a clean/unqualified audit is the safest shield.

We go beyond just filing — we make you audit-ready and FTA-proof:

• · Hedge Reconciliation: We link hedge contracts to underlying trades so they’re compliant.
• · Contract Review: We revise your contracts to include benchmark references and fallback clauses.
• · Audit Opinion Support: We liaise with auditors to resolve qualifications that could risk your QFZP.
• · FTA-Ready Packs: All evidence is bundled into a clear compliance file, ready for inspection.

With Fastlane, you don’t just claim QFZP — you protect it with evidence.