Running a 100% foreign-owned enterprise in Vietnam offers tremendous business opportunities—but it also comes with a complex and fast-changing legal environment. From corporate compliance and labor management to tax, contracts, licensing, and regulatory reporting, foreign investors often find that legal risks arise not from major disputes, but from daily operational mistakes.
This is why more and more foreign-invested companies are choosing an outsourced legal department instead of relying solely on in-house staff or ad-hoc legal advice.
At DEDICA Law Firm, we provide ongoing legal consultancy services designed specifically for foreign-owned enterprises operating in Vietnam, helping clients stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on business growth.
An outsourced legal department is a long-term legal service model where a law firm acts as your company’s external legal team on a monthly or annual basis.
Instead of hiring a full-time in-house lawyer—or contacting a law firm only when problems arise—your company gains continuous access to experienced lawyers who understand your business, industry, and regulatory environment.
For 100% foreign-owned enterprises, this model is especially effective because it bridges the gap between Vietnamese legal requirements and international business expectations.
Vietnam’s legal system is developing rapidly. New laws, decrees, and circulars are issued frequently, and enforcement practices vary by sector and locality. Many foreign-owned companies face risks such as:
Non-compliance with investment and enterprise regulations
Improper labor contracts, internal rules, or termination procedures
Unlawful cross-border payments or tax exposure
Invalid contracts due to incorrect governing law or language issues
Missing licenses or operating beyond licensed business scopes
Data protection and personal data transfer violations
These risks often accumulate silently and only surface during inspections, disputes, audits, or M&A transactions—when the cost of fixing them becomes significantly higher.
An outsourced legal department helps prevent these issues before they become legal problems.
Hiring an in-house legal counsel in Vietnam requires salary, benefits, training, and management time. Many foreign-owned SMEs and even large enterprises find that they do not need a full-time lawyer—but they do need consistent legal oversight.
With DEDICA’s ongoing legal consultancy service, clients receive:
A predictable monthly fee
Access to a team of lawyers, not just one individual
No HR or management burden
This model offers professional legal coverage at a fraction of in-house costs.
One-off legal advice usually comes after a problem has already occurred. In contrast, an outsourced legal department focuses on prevention and early warning.
DEDICA helps clients:
Review contracts before signing
Monitor compliance with investment licenses (IRC/ERC)
Update internal policies in line with new regulations
Prepare for inspections by labor, tax, or other authorities
This proactive approach significantly reduces legal exposure.
100% foreign-owned enterprises are subject to additional layers of regulation compared to local companies, including:
Market access conditions
Foreign ownership restrictions
Investment approval and reporting obligations
Sector-specific licenses
DEDICA specializes in FDI and cross-border legal matters, ensuring that your business decisions align with Vietnam’s investment laws from the outset.
Legal misunderstandings often arise from language barriers. DEDICA provides legal services in:
English
Vietnamese
Chinese
Korean
This ensures clear communication with foreign management, headquarters, and regional teams—while still meeting Vietnamese legal requirements.
Our outsourced legal department service can be tailored to your business needs, typically covering:
Ongoing compliance with IRC, ERC, and business licenses
Advice on changes to business lines or capital structure
Legal support for foreign shareholder matters
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
Bilingual contract support (English–Vietnamese / Chinese–Vietnamese)
Risk assessment and negotiation support
Employment contracts and internal labor regulations
Termination, disciplinary actions, and dispute prevention
Work permits, visas, and residence cards for expatriates
Advice on daily operational legal questions
Support during inspections or audits
Coordination with authorities when required
Regular updates on new laws affecting your business
Legal risk assessments for new projects
Ongoing legal advice aligned with business strategy
DEDICA’s outsourced legal department is ideal for:
Newly established 100% foreign-owned enterprises in Vietnam
Foreign SMEs without an in-house legal team
Regional headquarters managing multiple Vietnam entities
Manufacturing, trading, logistics, advertising, tech, and service companies
Companies planning expansion, restructuring, or M&A
If your business requires regular legal guidance but not a full-time lawyer, this service is designed for you.
DEDICA Law Firm is a Vietnam-based law firm with a strong focus on foreign investment and cross-border legal services. We have extensive experience advising clients from China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Europe, and other jurisdictions.
Our advantages include:
Strong expertise in FDI and enterprise law
Practical, business-oriented legal advice
Clear fee structures and responsive communication
Multilingual legal team familiar with foreign investors’ concerns
We do not just answer legal questions—we help clients make legally sound business decisions.
📞 Hotline: (+84) 39 969 0012 (Available via WhatsApp, WeChat, Zalo)
🕒 Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 18:00)
Contact us today for a free initial consultation with our experienced lawyers!
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