Hire in Vietnam without a subsidiary
The Vietnamese Labour Code requires strict compliance with social contributions. With an Employer of Record, a local partner employs your hire legally, while you manage the work and the team.
Common use cases
- Test a first position (sales, representative, country manager) before setting up an entity in Vietnam;
- Secure a hire while your local entity is being registered;
- Employ a single employee in a secondary market without setting up a dedicated structure.
What your EOR partner handles
- Employment contract compliant with the Labour Code;
- Payroll, social, health and unemployment insurance;
- Personal income tax withholding;
- Onboarding and offboarding support.
What it costs to employ someone in Vietnam
Beyond gross salary, several items must be budgeted. They vary by city and by role. We detail them systematically before any mission starts.
- Salary levels: Vary widely by role and city. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are higher. We share benchmarks for your role on the first call.
- Employer insurance contributions: Around 21-22% of insured salary (social, health, unemployment), on a capped base.
- 13th month: Common practice. Budget for it in the offer.
- EOR fee: A percentage of gross monthly salary, quoted per hire.
Work authorisation for foreign hires
Most candidates we place are Vietnamese nationals and need no work permit. For foreign hires, the partner prepares the work permit and temporary residence card, and we check eligibility before the offer.
