EOR in Vietnam
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Employ talent in Vietnam without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Payroll, tax and social security in Vietnam
- Transparent monthly EOR pricing
- Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Vietnam
Employ in Vietnam without establishing a local entity
The EOR pricing model in Vietnam is typically based on a fixed monthly fee per employee. This fee generally includes payroll administration, employment contracts, onboarding, statutory filings, tax withholding, social insurance administration, HR support, and ongoing compliance management.
Understanding statutory employment costs is essential when hiring employees in Vietnam. In addition to salary, employers are generally responsible for several mandatory social security contributions and employee benefits.
At a glance
Vietnam at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
Country profile
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Employment
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Paid annual leave is statutory. Public holidays sit on top of that entitlement.
Tax incentives may apply for priority industries and investment sectors.
Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.
Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Vietnam.
Employment contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Vietnam.
Monthly payroll
Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Vietnam.
Social security administration
Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Vietnam.
Payroll tax administration
Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Vietnam.
Leave & benefits administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Vietnam.
Employee records
Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Vietnam.
Local HR support
Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Vietnam.
Offboarding & final settlement
Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Vietnam.
EOR vs Local Entity in Vietnam
| Employer Social Insurance (SI) | 17.5% |
|---|---|
| Employer Health Insurance (HI) | 3% |
| Employer Unemployment Insurance (UI) | 1% |
| Employee Social Insurance Contributions | 10.5% |
| Personal Income Tax (PIT) | Progressive Rates |
| Annual Leave Entitlement | Minimum 12 Days |
| Notice Period | 30–45 days* |
| Onboarding via EOR | 3–7 Business Days |
Hiring
Hiring & compliance in Vietnam
Key employment rules for international employers hiring in Vietnam.
Working Hours
Standard working hours are generally limited to 48 hours per week and 8 hours per day. Overtime is permitted but subject to statutory limits and employee consent requirements.
Probation Period
Probation periods vary depending on the position and may range from 6 days to 180 days, with many professional roles commonly using probation periods of up to 60 days.
Notice Period
Employees are generally required to provide notice ranging from 3 to 45 days depending on the type of employment contract. Employers must also comply with statutory notice and termination requirements.
Employment termination in Vietnam
Working Hours
Standard working hours are generally limited to 48 hours per week and 8 hours per day. Overtime is permitted but subject to statutory limits and employee consent requirements.
Probation Period
Probation periods vary depending on the position and may range from 6 days to 180 days, with many professional roles commonly using probation periods of up to 60 days.
Notice Period
Employees are generally required to provide notice ranging from 3 to 45 days depending on the type of employment contract. Employers must also comply with statutory notice and termination requirements.
Social Insurance Contributions
Employers and employees are generally required to contribute to Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), and Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs in accordance with Vietnamese regulations.
Statutory Benefits
Eligible employees may receive annual leave, paid public holidays, maternity benefits, sick leave protections, and other employment-related benefits provided under Vietnamese labor legislation.
Customer success
Employ in Vietnam with one partner
Gini hires and employs people in Vietnam under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.
Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.
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