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Hiring in Vietnam

Everything you need to employ talent in Vietnam — contracts, payroll, leave and costs. Recruitment Room can hire on your behalf as Employer of Record.

Key facts at a glance

Currency
VND
Employer cost
≈ 21.5%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
6–60 days by role
Notice period
30–45 days
Annual leave
12 working days
Working hours
48 hours / week
Capital
Hanoi

What employers should know

  • Social, health and unemployment insurance
  • 13th-month bonus customary
  • Fast-growing engineering talent

Contracts

Employment contracts in Vietnam should set out salary, hours (48 hours / week), probation (6–60 days by role) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.

Payroll & taxes

Payroll typically runs monthly in VND. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 21.5% of gross salary.

Leave & benefits

Employees are entitled to 12 working days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.

Termination

Notice is 30–45 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.

Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.