Vietnam Hiring Guide
Access top-tier Vietnamese talent for your global team. Learn everything you need to know about hiring in Vietnam — from local salary benchmarks and employment laws to onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
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The Employer of Record (EOR) service in Vietnam is a third-party organization that hires and manages employees on behalf of another company, taking on all legal and HR responsibilities. The EOR navigates Vietnam's employment laws and regulations, handling payroll, tax compliance, and employee benefits, enabling businesses to efficiently onboard and manage local or foreign talent in Vietnam.
HIREVN's EOR service in Vietnam covers end-to-end employment management: local entity setup, employment contract drafting in compliance with Vietnamese labor law, monthly payroll processing, personal income tax (PIT) filing, compulsory social insurance (SI/HI/UI) contributions, employee onboarding, and ongoing HR support — so you can hire in Vietnam without setting up a legal entity.
In Vietnam, the 13th month salary is an additional month's pay typically given to employees before the Lunar New Year (Tết). While not legally mandated by Vietnamese Labor Code, it is a strong market norm and a key factor in talent retention. Most companies pay it in January or February. HIREVN helps foreign employers understand and structure this benefit competitively.
Yes. Through HIREVN's Employer of Record solution, foreign companies can legally hire and pay full-time employees in Vietnam without establishing a local legal entity. HIREVN acts as the official employer on record, handling all local compliance, payroll, and HR obligations, while the client company retains full day-to-day management of the employee's work.
The total cost of employment in Vietnam typically includes: gross monthly salary, employer's compulsory social insurance contributions (approx. 21.5% of salary), health insurance (3%), and unemployment insurance (1%). Additional costs may include the 13th month bonus, private health insurance, and HIREVN's EOR service fee. Vietnam remains highly cost-competitive compared to other Southeast Asian markets.
Under the Vietnamese Labor Code, probation periods are allowed once per job role. The maximum duration is 180 days for enterprise managers, 60 days for work requiring college-level qualifications or above, and 30 days for other roles. During probation, the employee must receive at least 85% of the agreed salary. Either party may terminate without notice during this period unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Vietnam offers a compelling combination for global employers: a young, highly educated, and tech-savvy workforce; competitive salary levels compared to Western and other APAC markets; strong proficiency in engineering, IT, design, and digital marketing; a stable economy with consistent GDP growth; and a government actively encouraging foreign investment. HIREVN makes it easy to tap into this talent pool with zero setup friction.
Vietnam EOR Platform
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