Vietnam

Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, neighbors China, Laos, and Cambodia. The country is fertile ground for the growth of rice and other crops.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
21.50%

Overview

Population
~ 100 million
Language
Vietnamese
Capital
Hà Nội
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND)
Country code
+84
Min wage
Varies by region, from VND 3.25 million to VND 4.68 million per month
Working hours
7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Weekdays
Mondays to Fridays
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
Avg employer tax

21.50%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Tax Residents
Subject to progressive rates from 5% to 35% on income exceeding VND 60 million per month
Non-Residents
Flat rate of 20% on Vietnam-sourced income
Deductions
Allowances for dependents and certain expenses are deductible

Social Insurance Contributions:

Employees
8% for Social Insurance (SI), 1.5% for Health Insurance (HI), and 1% for Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Employers
17.5% for SI, 3% for HI, and 1% for UI
Foreign Employees
Required to contribute to HI if the employment contract is 3 months or longer; SI contributions are not mandatory unless specified by international agreements

VAT

VAT

The current standard rate of VAT is 10%

Tax Calculation for Vietnam
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Vietnam typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (DoLISA) and the Social Insurance Agency

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Vietnam
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Vietnam, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Paid for up to 30 days; thereafter, covered by social insurance
Maternity leave
  • 6 months, fully paid by the Social Insurance Fund
Paternity leave
  • 5 days for fathers who pay social insurance

Parental Leave:

  • Unpaid leave up to 6 months

Annual Leave
  • Minimum of 12 days per year
8 Public holidays in Vietnam
1st
New Year's Day
10th
Tet Holiday
11th
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
12th
Vietnamese New Year
13th
Tet holiday
14th
Tet holiday
15th
Tet holiday
16th
Tet holiday
21st
Hung Kings Festival
30th
Liberation Day/Reunification Day
1st
Labor Day
3rd
Labor Day observed
2nd
Independence Day
3rd
Independence Day
  • 1 Jan: International New Year's Day
  • 10 Feb: Tet Holiday
  • 11 Feb: Vietnamese New Year's Eve
  • 12 Feb: Vietnamese New Year
  • 13 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 14 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 15 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 16 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 21 Apr: Hung Kings Festival
  • 30 Apr: Liberation Day/Reunification Day
  • 1 May: International Labor Day
  • 3 May: International Labor Day observed
  • 2 Sep: Independence Day
  • 3 Sep: Independence Day Holiday

Termination Process

Notice Period

Varies based on contract type and tenure; typically 30 days

Severance Pay

Equal to 0.5 month's salary for each year of service

Termination Grounds

Must be based on statutory reasons; improper dismissal can lead to legal disputes

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration:Up to 60 days
  • Benefits: Employees may not be entitled to full benefits during this period
  • Termination: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Vietnam

Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, neighbors China, Laos, and Cambodia. The country is fertile ground for the growth of rice and other crops.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
العملة
Vietnamese dong (VND)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
21.50%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~ 100 million
اللغة
Vietnamese
العاصمة
Hà Nội
العملة
Vietnamese dong (VND)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+84
الحد الأدنى للأجور
Varies by region, from VND 3.25 million to VND 4.68 million per month
ساعات العمل
7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
أيام الأسبوع
Mondays to Fridays
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

21.50%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Tax Residents
Subject to progressive rates from 5% to 35% on income exceeding VND 60 million per month
Non-Residents
Flat rate of 20% on Vietnam-sourced income
Deductions
Allowances for dependents and certain expenses are deductible

Social Insurance Contributions:

Employees
8% for Social Insurance (SI), 1.5% for Health Insurance (HI), and 1% for Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Employers
17.5% for SI, 3% for HI, and 1% for UI
Foreign Employees
Required to contribute to HI if the employment contract is 3 months or longer; SI contributions are not mandatory unless specified by international agreements

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

The current standard rate of VAT is 10%

حساب الضريبة في Vietnam
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
اطلب عرض أسعار تفصيلي
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Vietnam عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (DoLISA) and the Social Insurance Agency

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Vietnam
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Vietnam يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Paid for up to 30 days; thereafter, covered by social insurance
إجازة الأمومة
  • 6 months, fully paid by the Social Insurance Fund
إجازة الأبوة
  • 5 days for fathers who pay social insurance

Parental Leave:

  • Unpaid leave up to 6 months

الإجازة السنوية
  • Minimum of 12 days per year
8 عطلات رسمية في Vietnam
1st
New Year's Day
10th
Tet Holiday
11th
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
12th
Vietnamese New Year
13th
Tet holiday
14th
Tet holiday
15th
Tet holiday
16th
Tet holiday
21st
Hung Kings Festival
30th
Liberation Day/Reunification Day
1st
Labor Day
3rd
Labor Day observed
2nd
Independence Day
3rd
Independence Day
  • 1 Jan: International New Year's Day
  • 10 Feb: Tet Holiday
  • 11 Feb: Vietnamese New Year's Eve
  • 12 Feb: Vietnamese New Year
  • 13 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 14 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 15 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 16 Feb: Tet holiday
  • 21 Apr: Hung Kings Festival
  • 30 Apr: Liberation Day/Reunification Day
  • 1 May: International Labor Day
  • 3 May: International Labor Day observed
  • 2 Sep: Independence Day
  • 3 Sep: Independence Day Holiday

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

Varies based on contract type and tenure; typically 30 days

Severance Pay

Equal to 0.5 month's salary for each year of service

Termination Grounds

Must be based on statutory reasons; improper dismissal can lead to legal disputes

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration:Up to 60 days
  • Benefits: Employees may not be entitled to full benefits during this period
  • Termination: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في Vietnam
مع ريموت باس

Vietnam offers a dynamic business environment with a diverse talent pool. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Vietnam.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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