Vietnam EOR Services

With Native Teams employer of record services, you can streamline the hiring process in Vietnam without worrying about complying with local laws, taxes, and international payroll management.

Why use an employer of record services in Vietnam?

Businesses are obliged to establish legal entities in Vietnam before hiring and onboarding new employees in the country. The whole process takes a lot of time as it entails registering an office address, opening a local bank account and adhering to tax regulations.

By utilising Native Teams Vietnam employer of record services, you can start hiring without setting up a legal entity. This can save you a lot of time while making sure you comply with the local laws and regulations in Vietnam.

How do EOR services in Vietnam work?

When using our Employer of Record (EOR) service in Vietnam to hire a new employee, you retain full control over their work and daily activities.

Meanwhile, Native Teams acts as their legal employer, taking care of administrative duties like payroll, taxes, and benefits. Your only obligation is to make payments to the leasing company for these costs while we handle all other aspects of the process.

Requirements for employment in Vietnam

This section covers some of the legal and tax requirements that employers in Vietnam must comply with when hiring new employees in the country.

Employment contract

Employees must receive an employment contract in written or electronic form. The contract must outline the scope of work, breaks, wages, working hours, social insurance and hygiene conditions.

Paying income tax

Employers must deduct a certain amount from their employees’ salaries and pay personal income tax on behalf of their employees.

Social insurance funds

Employers must cover three types of mandatory social security when hiring in Vietnam, including social and health insurance and unemployment insurance.

Work permit

When hiring foreign workers in Vietnam, employers are required to send a written request to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). Then, the employer must request a work permit from MoLISA 15 days before the employee starts working.

Minimum wage requirements

Employees must receive at least the national minimum wage, which is different for employees in state-owned enterprises and employees in non-state enterprises based on zones.

Anti-discrimination laws

The labour law in Vietnam protects employees from discrimination against skin colour, nationality, race, ethnicity, political views, and disability.

Health and safety regulations

Employers must ensure that their employees work in safe conditions and aren’t exposed to any risks.

It’s important to remember that employment laws and regulations in Vietnam can change. So, it’s essential to keep up with the latest regulations to ensure full compliance.

Please note that all these requirements may vary depending on the job type, the employer and individual circumstances.

Employment status

When hiring through Native Teams, your new employee will be properly employed through our entity and will receive a contract following all the Vietnamese employment laws and regulations.

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HR administration and documentation

We will automate all the HR administration and keep the documentation of all your global employees in your Native Teams dashboard, allowing you to access everything with one click.

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Global payroll

Calculating salaries, taxes, benefits, and other deductions for your global workforce can be daunting. Our payroll calculators simplify the process and allow you to manage payroll for all employees in a single platform.

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Benefits

We'll ensure that your new employee receives all mandatory benefits, such as healthcare, insurance, and pension. Additionally, you can offer them extra benefits like gym memberships and wellness options!

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Why choose Native Teams as your Vietnam employer of record?

Native Teams has legal entities in 65+ countries around the world and has been recognised for its outstanding EOR services, helping companies expand and hire internationally.

Our tax, legal and compliance experts can help you with everything you need regarding hiring and paying your employees and taking care of all your administrative tasks such as HR admin, payroll, risk management and more.

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