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Employer of Record · Vietnam

Employer of Record in Vietnam: Hire Without Setting Up an Entity

Asiacruit and our licensed local partner become your legal employer in Vietnam. We handle contracts, payroll, social, health and unemployment insurance so you can hire without the cost and delay of setting up a local company.

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  • No local entity required
  • Delivered through our licensed local partner
  • Payroll, insurance and contracts handled
  • Start date confirmed upfront in your quote

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Insurance types

Social, health, unemployment

21.5%

Employer insurance load

23.5% with the union fee

VND 5.31M

Top regional minimum wage

Region I, from 1 January 2026

$199

Starting price

per employee per month

Asiacruit’s Employer of Record Services in Vietnam Starts at $199 per employee per month.

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Market overview

Why foreign companies hire in Vietnam

Vietnam is a growing hub for technology, operations and customer support teams, with its main talent pools in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Many companies add Vietnam after the Philippines or India, to widen their talent pool and cover Asian business hours.

Growing talent pool

Technology, operations and support roles, concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Asian time zone fit

UTC+7, with working-hours overlap for Singapore, Australia and the rest of Asia.

Test before you commit

Start with one hire through an Employer of Record and open an entity later only if the team grows.

Pricing

What an Employer of Record costs in Vietnam

Employer of Record services in Vietnam start at $199 per employee per month. On top of salary, budget for employer contributions to social, health and unemployment insurance, which add about 21.5% of salary, or 23.5% if the 2% trade union fee applies. Vietnam has no legal 13th-month salary, but many employers pay a Tet bonus. Compare providers in our EOR cost comparison.

Our services in Vietnam

Employer of Record services in Vietnam

Employer of Record

Hire without forming a local company. Asiacruit and our licensed partner are the legal employer.

  • No local entity required
  • Social, health and unemployment insurance handled
  • Vietnamese employment contracts issued
  • Payroll and tax withholding

Managed Payroll

Already have a Vietnamese entity? We can process payroll and filings while you stay the employer.

  • Gross-to-net in VND
  • Personal income tax withholding
  • Insurance remittance
  • Payslips

Talent Solutions

Need candidates first?

  • Sourcing
  • Shortlists of candidates
  • Pairs with EOR for one-stop hiring
Quick reference

Vietnam employment snapshot

The essentials of employing people in Vietnam, on one page.

Topic
What applies
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND)
Working hours
Typically 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week under the Labour Code
Probation
Set by the Labour Code, depending on the role
Contract types
Indefinite-term and fixed-term (up to 36 months)
Minimum wage
Regional, from VND 3.7 million (Region IV) to VND 5.31 million (Region I) a month from 1 January 2026 (Decree 293/2025)
13th month pay
Not required by law. A Tet bonus is customary.
Annual leave
Set by statute and confirmed in your contract
Maternity leave
Set by statute and confirmed in your contract
Paternity leave
Set by statute and confirmed in your contract
Social insurance
Employer 17.5% and employee 8% of insured salary
Health insurance
Employer 3% and employee 1.5%
Unemployment insurance
Employer 1% and employee 1%. Foreign employees are exempt.
Severance
About half a month of salary per year of service after 12 months, unless dismissed for misconduct
Notice
At least 45 days for indefinite contracts, 30 days for 12 to 36 month fixed-term and 3 working days under 12 months
Hiring options

Employer of Record vs setting up an entity: how foreign companies hire in Vietnam

Foreign companies have three main routes to hire in Vietnam.
Employer of Record (Asiacruit)
Own Vietnamese entity
Independent contractor
Time to first hire
Confirmed in your quote
Several months
Immediate
Setup cost
None
Legal fees, licensing and registration costs
None
Compliance
Handled by Asiacruit and our partner
Your responsibility, or outsourced
The contractor’s, with misclassification risk
Social, health and unemployment insurance
Registered and remitted for you
Your responsibility
Not applicable if truly independent
Tet bonus
Accrued if you choose to pay it
Your decision
Not applicable
Best for
First hires, small teams, market testing
Large teams and a permanent presence
Genuine project work only

Contractor misclassification is a real risk. If the worker follows your schedule, uses your tools or works only for you, the arrangement may be treated as employment, with back contributions and penalties.

How it works

From signed agreement to first payroll with an Employer of Record

1

Agree on role and compensation

Define the job, the salary in Vietnamese dong, the benefits package and the start date. We can advise on market rates.

2

Choose your candidate

Recruit through your own channels. We step in once an offer is ready.

3

Issue a compliant contract

We issue a Vietnamese employment contract through our partner. You review the commercial terms and we make sure the legal structure is correct.

4

Register for insurance

We register the hire for social, health and unemployment insurance.

5

Set up payroll

The employee is added to our Vietnamese payroll, with the pay cycle and bank details confirmed.

6

First payroll and ongoing compliance

We run payroll on schedule, remit insurance, withhold personal income tax and track leave. You get one consolidated monthly invoice.

Employer costs

What it costs to employ someone in Vietnam

An illustrative monthly cost for a mid-level role in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi at VND 30,000,000 gross salary.

Component
Monthly (VND)
Basis
Gross monthly salary
30,000,000
Agreed salary
Social insurance (employer share)
5,250,000
17.5% of insured salary
Health insurance (employer share)
900,000
3%
Unemployment insurance (employer share)
300,000
1% (not for foreign employees)
Trade union fee
600,000
2% of insured salary
Total employer cost (before EOR fee)
37,050,000
about 123.5% of gross

Illustrative only. Excludes the Asiacruit EOR fee, which is a flat monthly fee per employee quoted upfront, and any Tet bonus. Contribution rates and caps change, so check the current schedules.

Employment law

Key rules every employer should know

Every employee must be registered, and employers remit contributions every month. Rates and salary caps are updated periodically.

Vietnam has no legal 13th-month salary. Many employers pay a Tet bonus, so decide early and accrue it monthly.

Probation length depends on the role. Contracts are indefinite or fixed-term.

Annual leave, public holidays including Tet, sick leave and maternity leave are set by the Labour Code.

Notice is at least 45 days for indefinite contracts. Severance applies after 12 months of service, unless the employee is dismissed for misconduct.

Foreign nationals usually need a work permit under Decree 219/2025, and the process can take several months.

Why Asiacruit

Vietnam hiring, delivered with a local partner

  • Delivered through a licensed local partner, named on every contract
  • One consolidated invoice and a single point of contact
  • Experience running Employer of Record hiring in the Philippines, Indonesia and India
  • A dedicated account manager for every client
  • A clear cost breakdown before you commit

Delivery in Vietnam

Local partner
Named in your service agreement and on every employment contract

Asiacruit
Makati and Clark, Philippines

Vietnam hiring guides

Costs and pay

Comparisons

Compliance

Other markets

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Through an Employer of Record, Asiacruit and our licensed local partner are the legal employer and handle contracts, insurance registration, payroll and tax withholding. You manage the day-to-day work.

Your account manager confirms the start date in your quote, once the contract and documents are agreed.

Our Employer of Record services start at $199 per employee per month, on top of the employee’s gross salary and statutory contributions. We confirm the final fee upfront, so you know the full cost before you commit.

No. It is not a legal requirement. Many employers pay a Tet bonus, so budget for one.

Social insurance 17.5%, health insurance 3% and unemployment insurance 1%, and possibly a 2% trade union fee.

For first hires and small teams an Employer of Record is usually faster and lower risk, because you do not need to register an entity yourself. A local entity tends to make sense once you have a larger, permanent team.

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