Find work in Vietnam
Socialist Republic of Vietnam — 100 million people, Vietnamese Dong (VND), Vietnamese. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Hanoi
Population
100 million
GDP / capita
$4,320
Currency
VND
Vietnamese Dong
Time zone
UTC+7 (ICT)
Working in Vietnam: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours
Annual leave
11 public holidays
12 days (increasing by 1 day per 5 years of service)
Maternity leave
6 months at 100% (paid via social insurance)
Paternity leave
5-14 days depending on birth circumstances
Notice period
30-45 days depending on contract type
Severance
0.5 months salary per year of service for pre-2009 service. Post-2009: covered by unemployment insurance.
Overtime rules
150% (weekday), 200% (weekly rest day), 300% (public holiday/paid leave). Maximum 200 overtime hours/year (300 in some sectors).
Probation period
Up to 60 days (skilled work), 30 days (technical), 6 days (simple work)
Tax landscape in Vietnam
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year.
- Income tax
- 5% to 35% (progressive)
- Corporate tax
- 20%
- Social contributions
- Employer: ~21.5% (social, health, unemployment, accident). Employee: ~10.5%.
- VAT / GST
- 10% (standard); 5% reduced
Treaty network
Over 80 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Vietnam
NAPAS handles domestic interbank clearing. MoMo (mobile wallet) has 30M+ users. VND is not freely convertible. International transfers require State Bank of Vietnam approval.
Bank transfer (NAPAS)
Mobile wallets (MoMo, ZaloPay)
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
VND
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Vietnam
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Vietnam.
Worker classification
Labour Code 2019 defines employment. Independent contractors governed by civil law. Social insurance authority may reclassify.
Data protection
Decree 13/2023 on Personal Data Protection (effective July 2023). Ministry of Public Security oversees. Cross-border transfer restrictions.
Right to work
Work permit required for foreigners. Employer must demonstrate local unavailability. Maximum 50% foreign workforce for some sectors.
Non-compete enforceability
Labour Code 2019 allows non-compete clauses. Must be compensated and reasonable.
Collective bargaining
Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) is the sole legal union. ILO Convention ratification will allow independent unions by 2025.
Working culture in Vietnam
Business culture
Hierarchical and relationship-driven. Age and seniority are respected. Gift-giving and hospitality are important. Business decisions may involve consensus with senior leaders.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Vietnam's economic transformation since Doi Moi (renovation, 1986) moved the country from central planning to a socialist-oriented market economy. Samsung's decision to base its largest global smartphone factory in Vietnam (producing 50% of Samsung phones globally) symbolises the country's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse. IT outsourcing is growing rapidly, with Vietnam ranked among the top 5 software outsourcing destinations.
At a glance
- Official name
- Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Languages
- Vietnamese
- Time zones
- UTC+7 (ICT)
- Data region
- Asia-Pacific
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