Your team in Viet Nam, employed by HR4U JSC.
HR4U JSC becomes the legal employer of the people you hire in Viet Nam. We hold the labour contract, run payroll in dong, pay social insurance and income tax, and handle work permits. You choose the people and direct their work. No local entity required.
- From $109 per employee per month, excl. VAT
- Bilingual Vietnamese–English labour contracts
- Vietnamese nationals and foreign hires
HR4U JSC
- Labour contract
- Monthly payroll in VND
- Social, health & unemployment insurance
- Personal income tax
- Work permits for foreign hires
You
Choose the hire · set the salary · direct the daily work
What does an employer of record do in Viet Nam?
An employer of record (EOR) is a Vietnamese company that legally employs staff on behalf of a business that has no entity in Viet Nam. HR4U JSC (enterprise code 3703140197, labour leasing licence No. 24/2023/SBD) signs the labour contract under the Labour Code 2019, pays salary in Vietnamese dong, registers and pays social, health and unemployment insurance, withholds personal income tax and applies for work permits for foreign staff. Your company picks the person, sets the salary and manages the day-to-day work.
The HR4U JSC service fee starts from $109 per employee per month, excluding VAT. On top of the gross salary, employer contributions for a Vietnamese employee come to about 23.5%. Vietnamese hires can usually start as soon as the service agreement and labour contract are signed.
We take on the employer's obligations. You keep the work.
Your employee works for you every day. On paper, HR4U JSC is the employer, so contracts, payroll, filings and employment compliance sit with us. You sign one service agreement and deal with one team.
HR4U JSC handles
- Labour contractVietnamese–English contract under the Labour Code 2019, with probation, working hours, leave and notice terms.
- Payroll in dongGross-to-net salary every month, with a payslip for the employee and a cost summary for you.
- Statutory insuranceSocial, health and unemployment insurance registered and paid, including sickness and maternity claims.
- Personal income taxTax registration, dependant deductions, monthly withholding and year-end finalisation.
- Work permitsWork permit applications and renewals for foreign staff under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP.
- Onboarding and exitsPaperwork on day one, and lawful termination with the right notice and final pay.
You keep
- Who you hireYou choose the person, the role and the start date.
- Salary and benefitsYou decide the package and bonuses; we run them through payroll.
- The daily workYou set tasks, hours, tools and performance goals.
One point of contact. Questions about a payslip, a contract change or a new hire go to one account team. Reach Mike Dang directly on WhatsApp +84 962 160 327.
For companies that want people in Viet Nam before an entity.
Setting up a foreign-owned company in Viet Nam means investment registration, a registered office and months of setup. An EOR lets you start with the team instead.
Testing the market
Place a country manager or a small sales team in Viet Nam and prove demand before committing to your own entity.
Remote engineering and support
Employ developers, designers and support staff in Viet Nam who work for your company remotely.
Factory and supply-chain setup
Hire quality, sourcing and plant staff near the industrial parks while your own operation is being built.
Specialists from abroad
Bring in foreign experts and managers with HR4U JSC as the employer, including the work permit.
from $109
per employee per month, excl. VAT
Salary and statutory contributions are billed in addition to the service fee. The final fee depends on headcount and scope, and your quote states it in writing.
See pricing & cost calculatorIncluded in the fee
- Bilingual labour contractIssued by HR4U JSC as the employer.
- Monthly payroll and payslipsCalculated and paid in Vietnamese dong.
- Insurance registration and filingsSocial, health and unemployment insurance.
- Personal income taxMonthly withholding and year-end finalisation.
- Onboarding and offboardingHandled under the Labour Code.
What employing someone in Viet Nam costs on top of salary.
| Employer pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| Social insurance | 17.5% |
| Health insurance | 3% |
| Unemployment insurance | 1% |
| Trade union fee | 2% |
| Total employer on-cost | 23.5% |
Rates for Vietnamese employees as of October 2026 under the Law on Social Insurance 2024. Social and health insurance are capped at 20 times the base salary; unemployment insurance at 20 times the regional minimum wage. Foreign employees are not covered by unemployment insurance from 1 January 2026. Figures are illustrative; your quote confirms the exact amounts.
From first message to first payslip.
Four steps and one agreement. Vietnamese nationals can usually start once the contract is signed; foreign hires start once their work permit is issued.
Tell us who you're hiring
Role, city, salary range and start date. We reply with a quote showing the full monthly cost.
Sign the service agreement
One agreement between your company and HR4U JSC covers every hire you add later.
We employ your hire
We issue the labour contract, register insurance and tax, and apply for a work permit if needed.
Payroll every month
You receive one invoice. Your employee receives salary and a payslip, on time, in dong.
EOR or your own entity?
| Criteria | EOR with HR4U JSC | Own entity in Viet Nam |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first hire | Days to a few weeks, depending on recruitment | Usually several months for investment and enterprise registration |
| Fixed costs | None; pay per employee | Charter capital, office, accounting, audit, periodic reporting |
| Commercial activity | No local sales contracts or invoicing | Full, within the licensed business lines |
| Best team size | One to a few dozen people | Larger teams with a long-term presence |
| Exit | End the service agreement | Dissolution and tax finalisation |
Questions foreign companies ask us.
Is using an employer of record legal in Viet Nam?
Yes, although no Vietnamese law uses the term "employer of record". A lawful arrangement relies on existing mechanisms: licensed labour leasing under Articles 52–58 of the Labour Code 2019 and Decree 145/2020/ND-CP, or direct employment by a Vietnamese company that provides services to you under a business-to-business agreement. HR4U JSC holds labour leasing licence No. 24/2023/SBD. When you request a quote, we tell you in writing which route applies to each role.
How quickly can my hire start?
A Vietnamese national can usually start as soon as the service agreement and labour contract are signed. A foreign hire starts once the work permit is issued; the provincial authority processes a complete application within 10 working days under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP.
What exactly does the $109 fee cover?
The service fee covers employing your hire through HR4U JSC: the labour contract, monthly payroll and payslips, insurance registration and filings, personal income tax withholding and finalisation, and onboarding and offboarding. Salary and statutory contributions are billed in addition. VAT is added to the fee.
Can we hire foreign nationals in Viet Nam through HR4U JSC?
Yes. HR4U JSC acts as the employer and applies for the work permit. People who work in Viet Nam for less than 90 days in total per year do not need a work permit. See foreign hires and work permits.
Who owns the work my employee produces?
The labour contract and the service agreement include confidentiality and intellectual-property clauses so that work produced for you belongs to your company. Tell us your requirements and we include them before signing.
Can we move the employee to our own entity later?
Yes. When your entity is ready, HR4U JSC ends its contract by agreement and your entity signs a new labour contract. We agree in advance how accrued benefits are handled so the employee is not affected.
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