Entity & Compliance
No legal entity in Vietnam yet.
You need people here now, employed properly, with valid labor contracts and full social insurance coverage.
BUSINESS PAIN
Workforce demand changes fast. Vietnam regulation is complicated. That’s where we come in.
Vietnam’s regulations are evolving, and they don’t follow the same playbook as other markets in the region. When workforce needs rise and fall with business demand, the gap between what your internal team can manage and what needs to be done can widen quickly. It’s not a reflection of your HR team’s capability. It’s a sign that the right specialist needs to be in the room.
Expat Mobility
The work permit process has stalled.
Your HR team has never done this before, the requirements aren’t clear, and the start date is fixed.
Flexible Headcount
Your headcount changes every week.
The employment admin that comes with that volume is more than your team was hired to handle.
Transition Risk
You’re closing your Vietnam representative office.
The employee transition needs to be handled correctly — legally, and fairly.
Regulation Change
The latest regulation changed again.
Your team may see it coming, but is not sure how it affects your current setup and what to do next.
Workforce Flexibility
You need compliance without losing flexibility.
Your company needs to comply with local labor requirements while keeping workforce models scalable.
What this usually means
You don’t need more HR workload. You need the right workforce structure.
Manpower Vietnam helps companies manage employment, payroll, mobility, and labor compliance while keeping workforce operations flexible enough for real business demand.
OUR SERVICES
Five+ services. One partner.
Most clients end up using more than one of these. They work better together, and you only deal with one team.
01 Mass Recruitment & High Volume Staffing Urgent, large-scale workforce hiring from 10 to 1,000+ headcounts.
For urgent, large-scale hiring — warehouse workers, factory operators, retail staff, event supporters — we can fill 10 to 1,000+ headcounts within a tight timeline.
Supported industries
- Electronic Manufacturing
- Logistics & Transportation
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Aviation & Automotive
Best fit when
- You need many workers within a short timeline.
- Your demand changes by site, season, or operation.
- Your internal HR team needs sourcing and deployment support.
02 Employer of Record Legal employment support for companies hiring in Vietnam.
Manpower Vietnam becomes the legal employer of your staff and ensures full compliance with Vietnam labor law — while your employees work for you day to day.
Scope includes
- Employment Contract Management
- Salary Processing & Disbursement
- Statutory Insurance & Tax Compliance
- Employee Relation Management
Best fit when
- You need staff in Vietnam without a local entity.
- You need compliant employment contracts and insurance coverage.
- You want employees to work for you while Manpower handles legal employment.
03 Payroll Service Outsourcing Monthly payroll, tax, insurance, and payslip delivery.
Monthly payroll calculation, tax withholding, social insurance contributions, and payslip delivery — accurate, on time, and updated whenever the law changes.
Key features
- Process payroll for thousands in under 2 minutes
- 100% compliant with ISO 27001 and GDPR
- End-to-end encryption for every piece of information
- Access both web and mobile platforms
Best fit when
- Your payroll workload is repetitive and time-consuming.
- You need payroll accuracy across changing Vietnam regulations.
- You want secure and scalable payroll operations.
04 Expat Mobility & Work Permit Work permit and temporary residence card support for foreign employees.
We manage the full work permit and temporary residence card process for expats working in Vietnam, including complex cases other providers declined.
Our proven track records include
- Automotive & Manufacturing
- IT & Technology
- Banking & Financial Services
- Retail & Consumer Goods
Best fit when
- Your expat work permit process has stalled.
- Your HR team is unfamiliar with local documentation requirements.
- You need clearer timelines and stronger case handling.
05 HR & Labor Law Consulting Vietnam HR and labor law guidance without hiring a full-time local advisor.
For companies that need expert guidance without hiring a full-time HR counselling team in Vietnam. We also have an expert video series where you can ask us about your specific case.
Scope includes
- Labor regulations for domestic employees & expats
- Internal work rules & employee handbooks
- Termination procedures & employee relations
- Full compliance reviews
Best fit when
- You are unsure whether your current HR setup is compliant.
- You need advice before restructuring or changing employment terms.
- You need Vietnam-specific guidance from a local specialist.
What Manpower Vietnam Delivers for Your Business
Better-fit talent, faster
Reach qualified professionals, managers, and specialists through a structured recruitment process tailored to your role requirements, timeline, and business culture.
Less pressure on your internal team
Reduce time spent on sourcing, screening, and shortlist coordination, so your HR team can focus on business priorities instead of lengthy recruitment tasks.
Smarter hiring decisions
Hire with greater clarity using local market insight, salary understanding, and recruitment experience across industries in Vietnam.
USE CASES
Who this service is for
These are the most common situations we handle. Most clients start with one and expand from there.
For Newly Set Up Companies
You need people here. You’re not ready to set up a company.
If you need 1 to 20 employees working in Vietnam before that’s ready — or if you never plan to have an entity — Manpower Vietnam employs them on your behalf. Your staff, our legal structure.
Best fit when:
- You need employees in Vietnam before entity setup is complete.
- You need compliant employment contracts and statutory coverage.
- You want to start operations without building a full local HR function.
For Operations Managers
Your headcount changes every week. The admin shouldn’t scale with it.
We carry the headcount under our employment structure. You tell us the numbers you need each week. We scale up, scale down, replace, and stay compliant throughout, without you processing a single labor contract.
Best fit when:
- Your workforce demand changes by site, shift, season, or project.
- Your internal HR team does not have capacity for high-volume administration.
- You need flexible staffing while keeping compliance under control.
For Overseas HR Teams
Your HR team is based outside Vietnam.
Vietnam labor regulation differs from every other APAC country. Your regional HR team shouldn’t need to become Vietnam specialists. We handle the local compliance and send updates when the rules change.
Best fit when:
- Your HR team manages Vietnam from another country.
- You need local employment, payroll, and compliance support.
- You want a partner to flag regulatory changes before they become risks.
For Expats & Foreign Nationals
Your expert is ready to start in Vietnam. The work permit process is not moving.
Work permits in Vietnam involve multiple authorities, strict document requirements, and timelines that vary by case. We’ve handled standard cases, complex cases, and cases other providers couldn’t complete.
Best fit when:
- You are relocating foreign employees or specialists to Vietnam.
- The work permit or temporary residence card process is delayed.
- You need clear timelines, document guidance, and local case handling.
For IT & Project Teams
When projects need talent without permanent headcount.
Access project-based IT talent, scale delivery teams faster, and support temporary or long-term technical workforce needs.
Best fit when:
- You need technical talent for short-term or project-based delivery.
- You want to scale without adding permanent headcount immediately.
- You need workforce support that can flex with project timelines.
For High-Volume Workforce Needs
When demand changes by site, season, or operation.
Support manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, warehouse, retail, and service operations with flexible workforce models.
Best fit when:
- You need many workers within a tight timeline.
- Your demand changes across sites, seasons, or operational peaks.
- You need recruitment, deployment, and workforce administration support.
Process
What happens after you contact us
Simple steps. No surprises. Most setups are live less than a week.
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1. Tell us your situation
How many people, what roles, where in Vietnam, any expats involved, and whether you have a legal entity. Five minutes of context saves a week of back and forth.
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2. We propose the right structure
We study your current policy and recommend what fits your situation and scale. We also flag if anything you’re currently doing creates compliance risk.
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3. Confirm Service Terms & Scope
Service agreement, employee details, salary structure, benefits, timelines and responsibilities on both sides. Everything is documented before anyone signs a labor contract.
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4. We set up the process
Labor contracts are signed, social insurance is registered, and payroll is set up. For staffing, we handle the placement and deployment. For work permits, the documentation process begins.
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5. Smoothly Operations in the background
Payroll processed on time. PIT calculated. SMUI contributions made. Leave tracked. Your team works. We send you a monthly report and flag any regulatory changes that affect your setup.
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6. We handle changes as they come
Headcount goes up or down, an employee resigns, a salary changes, a law is updated — we manage these as part of the service. No new contract required for routine adjustments.
Why companies choose Manpower Vietnam
Global workforce expertise, local market insight, and experienced consultants for flexible workforce solutions in Vietnam.
70+
Years of global workforce expertise
75
Countries and territories worldwide
17+
Years of recruitment and temporary staffing experience in Vietnam
120+
Experienced consultants in Vietnam
15%
Increase in payroll staffing requests in Vietnam market, Q2 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Staffing and Outsourcing Service
What is staffing?
The staffing service directly connects qualified workers with employers. More than just matchmaking, the service provider supports its clients in interviewing, onboarding, payrolling, and handling employee relations. Staffing is useful if you want:
- Urgent help during peak seasons.
- Extra support for special projects.
- Labor for short-term needs.
Thanks to the wide network and deep insight of the local market, Manpower Vietnam’s expert team will help you find the best-fit customer service staff to fulfill any given tasks.
What is outsourcing?
HR outsourcing means transferring one or more human resource functions such as payroll, recruitment, or employee relations, to a specialized third-party provider. Instead of managing all HR tasks internally, businesses work with licensed outsourcing firms that already have the systems, technology, experience and expertise to handle HR operations professionally.
Learn more about outsourcing service and how it can benefit your company here.
What are the benefits of outsourcing service?
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Cost Savings: Outsourcing allows companies to reduce overhead costs, especially costs related to employee benefits and training.
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Access to Expertise: Outsourcing providers are often specialists in their field, offering a level of expertise that may not be available in-house. This is especially true for HR outsourcing services, where agencies bring deep knowledge of recruitment, compliance, and talent management.
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Scalability and Flexibility: Outsourcing provides businesses with the flexibility to scale operations up or down as needed. Labor outsourcing services in Vietnam enable companies to adjust their workforce according to demand, ensuring that they are not overstaffed or understaffed during peak seasons.
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Focus on Core Business Functions: By outsourcing non-core activities, companies can concentrate on their main business goals and objectives. This is particularly important in competitive industries, where maintaining a strategic focus is key to success.
What does the total employer cost look like?
The total cost of employing someone in Vietnam typically includes the employee's gross salary, mandatory employer contributions (such as social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and trade union fees where applicable), and our service fee. We provide a transparent cost breakdown during the proposal stage so you have full visibility before making a decision.
Personal income tax (PIT) is deducted from the employee's salary and declared and remitted on their behalf in accordance with local regulations.
We don’t have a legal entity in Vietnam. Can you still employ our staff here?
Yes. Through our Employer of Record (EOR) service, Manpower Vietnam can act as the legal employer on your behalf. We manage employment contracts, payroll, statutory contributions, tax compliance, and other employment-related obligations in accordance with Vietnamese labor regulations.
Your employees work under your day-to-day direction, while we take care of the local employment administration and compliance requirements. This allows you to hire talent in Vietnam without establishing a local legal entity.
How does payroll work? When are employees paid?
We process payroll on a monthly basis according to the agreed salary structure and any attendance records, allowances, or other variable inputs. Employees are paid on the agreed payroll date, which can be aligned with your preferred payroll cycle.
Our team also handles personal income tax (PIT) declarations, statutory insurance contributions, and employee payslips, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll administration.
What industries do you recruit for?
We serve a wide range of sectors including IT, finance, engineering, healthcare, logistics, and more—bringing specialized expertise to every search.
Can you handle both regular staff and an expat for the same company?
Yes. Many clients engage Manpower Vietnam to support multiple workforce needs simultaneously, including staffing, outsourcing, Employer of Record (EOR) services, and work permit or temporary residence card (TRC) support for foreign employees.
Having a single workforce partner helps streamline administration, improves coordination, and ensures consistency across your employment and compliance processes.