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Employer of Record (EOR) in Vietnam

Hire developers in Vietnam without a local entity. Compliant payroll, contracts, social insurance, and Tet bonuses handled. Onboard in 24 hours.

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Why use an EOR in Vietnam

01

No Local Entity

Skip months of legal setup and tens of thousands in registration fees. We are the legal employer in Vietnam.

02

Full Compliance

Local labor law, social insurance, tax filings, and statutory benefits — all handled for you in Vietnam.

03

Onboard in 24 Hours

Pre-vetted candidates ready to start in 5–10 business days. No waiting months for an entity to spin up.

04

Up to 75% Savings

Hire senior engineers at 60–75% lower cost than equivalent US salaries. No upfront fees, transparent monthly pricing.

We help companies save $103,000+ per hire

24 Hours

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avg client rating

200+

companies building with us

98%

talent retention rate

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Start onboarding talent in Vietnam in just 24 hours

1

Share your talent needs

Tell us the role, stack, budget, and timeline. We will source pre-vetted candidates from our Vietnam talent pool.

2

We become the legal employer

We handle compliant employment contracts and local labor laws through our owned entity in Vietnam.

3

You manage the work, we handle the rest

You lead projects and assign tasks. Your Vietnam team works your hours and integrates with your tools.

4

We take care of payroll, taxes, and compliance

From salary disbursement and taxes to benefits and social insurance, we handle everything according to Vietnam regulations.

Vietnam at a glance

Population

99M

Currency

VND (Vietnamese Dong)

Tech talent

50,000+ IT graduates per year

Top employers

FPT Software, Tiki, VinAI, Viettel, KMS Technology

Employment Laws & Hiring Guide for Vietnam

Working Hours

48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Most tech companies do 40 hrs (Mon–Fri).

Overtime Pay

150% weekdays, 200% weekends, 300% public holidays. Max 40 hrs OT/month.

Probation Period

60 days max for skilled roles. Probation salary must be at least 85% of full salary.

Leave Entitlements in Vietnam

Leave Type
Entitlement
Annual Leave
12 days paid leave. +1 day for every 5 years of service.
Sick Leave
30 days/year (paid at 75% via social insurance). 40 days for hazardous roles.
Maternity Leave
6 months paid (social insurance fund). 2 pre-natal check-up days per month.
Paternity Leave
5 days paid for normal delivery. 7 days for C-section or premature birth.
Public Holidays
11 days (New Year, Tet 5 days, Reunification, Labor Day, National Day 2 days, Hung Kings)

Notice Period

Indefinite contracts: 45 days. Fixed-term: 30 days. Probation: 3 days.

Severance Pay

0.5 months salary per year of service (for employment over 12 months).

Payroll & Tax in Vietnam

Component
Details
Employer Contributions
21.5% of gross salary (social insurance 17.5%, health 3%, unemployment 1%).
Employee Contributions
10.5% of gross salary (social insurance 8%, health 1.5%, unemployment 1%).
Income Tax
Progressive 5%–35%. Tax residents: worldwide income. Non-residents: flat 20%.
Minimum Wage
Region I: VND 4,960,000/mo (~$198). Region IV: VND 3,450,000/mo (~$138).
13th Month / Bonus
Not mandatory by law but widely expected (Tet bonus). Most companies pay 1–2 months.

Second Talent handles all of this for you

Payroll, taxes, social contributions, leave tracking, contracts, and termination compliance in Vietnam. You focus on building your product. We handle the rest.

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Inside the EOR platform

One workspace for EOR in Vietnam

Contracts, statutory benefits, payslips, leave, and monthly USD invoicing for your Vietnam team. Every step lives in a single workspace your team and ours share.

  • Vietnam-specific employment contracts auto-generated and e-signed
  • Statutory benefits, social insurance, and tax filings handled monthly
  • Leave tracking, payslips, and HR documents in one place
  • One USD invoice per month — no FX juggling, no local admin
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Avg AI fit

91/100

Time to shortlist

22 hrs

Replacement

Free

EOR in Vietnam FAQs

What does an Employer of Record (EOR) do in Vietnam?
An EOR acts as the legal employer of your team in Vietnam, managing payroll, taxes, contracts, and labor compliance so you can hire without setting up a local entity.
How fast can I onboard employees in Vietnam?
Most hires can be onboarded within 5–10 business days, depending on documentation. We handle local contracts and regulatory alignment from day one.
Do I maintain control over the work?
Absolutely. You direct work responsibilities, reporting lines, performance management, and team culture. We handle the legal and administrative backend.
How much does EOR in Vietnam cost?
Our EOR fee is a transparent monthly amount on top of the engineer's salary. There are no upfront fees, no setup fees, and no hidden costs.
Can I offer localized benefits to my Vietnam employees?
Yes. We administer local statutory benefits (health, leave, social insurance) plus any optional benefits you want to offer (private health, equipment stipends, learning budgets).

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