818HI sat down with JR & Firm Legal and Finance for a wide-ranging conversation about going offshore — comparing Hong Kong, the BVI, Dubai, the Cayman Islands and Mainland China — and what it’s really like to live and do business in Hong Kong and China.
What we cover
- Choosing a jurisdiction — Hong Kong, BVI, Dubai, Cayman and Mainland China compared on tax, banking, privacy and substance.
- Offshore structuring — holding companies, asset protection, and when each jurisdiction makes sense.
- Banking & compliance — opening accounts and staying compliant as global rules tighten.
- Life on the ground — the day-to-day realities of living and running a business in Hong Kong and China.
Prefer to read first? See our guide on choosing a jurisdiction for overseas incorporation, or explore company formation across jurisdictions.
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