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Vietnam × Employment, Payroll & Mobility
Hiring, paying and moving people across borders. In Vietnam, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Ho Chi Minh City · VietnamWONE Global Partner · Vietnam
Over 20 years of experience specializing in legal matters and practical operations for Japanese businesses in Vietnam (investment law, corporate law, labor, commerce, intellectual property, and tax).
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What the rules say in Vietnam
From the Vietnam market guide: the points that matter most for employment, payroll & mobility, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research84% of statements checked against a source25 checked against an official source6 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-191 topic includes AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
From 1 January 2026, monthly regional minimum wages are VND 5,310,000 (Region I), VND 4,730,000 (Region II), VND 4,140,000 (Region III) and VND 3,700,000 (Region IV).
Employees under labour contracts; Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP. Hourly minimums are VND 25,500, 22,700, 20,000 and 17,800 respectively.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Since Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP took effect on 7 August 2025, provincial People's Committees issue, extend and revoke work permits for foreigners and must decide within ten working days of a valid dossier.
Employers must include a written request explaining the need for the foreign worker (Form No. 03).Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP lists 15 categories of foreign workers exempt from work permits, including certain company owners and board members and intra-corporate transferees.
Exempt workers may still need confirmation or notification procedures, which were not confirmed.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19From 1 July 2026 the personal income tax personal deduction rises to VND 15.5 million per month under Law No. 109/2025/QH15.
Resident individuals, including employees whose tax is withheld through payroll.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Read the full guide: People, employment and immigration
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Ho Chi Minh City · VietnamWONE Global Partner · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City · VietnamWONE Global Partner · Vietnam
Mr. Tran Van Gioi has over 15 years of experience providing legal services to foreign investors and foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam. He possesses in-depth knowledge of laws in investment, corporate, ta…
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