No legal entity in Vietnam yet
You need to hire or deploy talent in Vietnam, but your company is not yet registered locally or ready to employ directly.
The Challenge
Hiring in Vietnam Before Company Set-Up Is
More Complicated Than It Looks
Vietnam’s workforce rules are changing fast, and regional playbooks do not always apply. When demand rises or falls quickly, the issue is not HR capability, but having the right local expertise at the right time.
Candidate already identified
You have found the right person, but need a compliant way to employ them, manage contracts, insurance, payroll, and tax obligations.
An expat needs to work in Vietnam
You are sending a foreign expert or executive to Vietnam, but work permits, visas, and relocation must be handled before they start.
No HR team on the ground
You do not have local HR, payroll, or recruitment staff in Vietnam yet, so someone needs to manage the process from day one.
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One Partner. Every Workforce Need for Your Vietnam Entry
Employer of Record
We become the legal employer for your Vietnam-based staff - managing labor contracts, payroll, social insurance, and tax on your behalf. You direct the work. We own the compliance.
Mobility
We handle expatriate services, including work permits, business visas, and relocation so your foreign hires can legally work in Vietnam without delays.
Recruitment - Build your first Vietnam team
We headhunt and place the right people for your first hires: sales leaders, country managers, factory managers, HR managers, and other hard-to-fill roles that your Vietnam operation needs to function.
Staffing
We supply experts and workers on flexible arrangements for project-based or operational needs - with fast turnaround and local sourcing depth.
FIND YOUR SCENARIO
Which Scenario Matches Where You Are Right Now?
Start with the situation closest to yours. We will help you choose the right workforce model for your Vietnam entry.
We have a candidate but no Vietnam entity
You have identified the right person in Vietnam, but your company is not registered locally yet. We become the legal employer while you stay in control of their daily work.
This is a common first step for companies entering Vietnam from North America, the EU, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Recommended solution: Employer of Record (EOR)
We need to hire our first local team from scratch
You are ready to build your first team in Vietnam. We help you recruit, employ, and manage your initial hires, from sourcing to payroll, without requiring a local HR team on your side.
Many of our manufacturing and logistics clients in Northern and Southern Vietnam started from this exact scenario.
Recommended solution: Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR)
We need to send an expat here
You are deploying a foreign national to Vietnam. We manage the full work permit, business visa and temporary residence card process, along with local onboarding and administrative support.
Work permit requirements in Vietnam vary by case and document profile. We have guided thousands of companies through the process with a strong track record of successful outcomes.
Recommended solution: Mobility, Expatriate Support
We need a sales team in Vietnam
You are ready to sell in Vietnam or test the market before a full setup. We help hire, employ, and manage local BD or sales staff quickly.
Sales is one of the most common first hires for foreign companies entering Vietnam, and we know what strong profiles look like in your industry.
Recommended solution: Staffing
We are opening a representative office in Vietnam
You are in the process of setting up an office in Vietnam. While registration is being finalized, which is expected to take 4 to 6 months, you need to bring in your Chief Representative and hire your first local employees. Both require proper legal employment arrangements from day one.
We help companies at this stage secure work permits for incoming foreign executives and support the transfer of local employees to your entity as soon as your office is registered.
Recommended solution: Mobility + EOR
How It Works
From First Consultation to a Fully Deployed Team
We follow a clear, structured process, so you understand the scope, timeline, costs, market requirements, and compliance considerations before moving forward.
01
Consultation
We review your Vietnam entry plan, hiring needs, work location, candidate status, timeline, and budget. No obligations, just a clear understanding of what you need.
02
Workforce model recommendation
Within 24 hours, we recommend the most suitable setup for your situation. The recommendation is based on your actual requirements, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
03
Cost and compliance mapping
We walk you through staffing costs, statutory obligations, payroll structure, and compliance requirements, so you understand what to expect before making any commitment.
04
Workforce model setup
Once the model is agreed, we activate the setup and confirm the required documents, responsibilities, and timeline. - Recruitment: candidate search starts within 1 working day - Mobility: work permit and visa process starts within 2 working days - EOR/Staffing: ready in 3 working days These timelines assume complete documentation from the client. Any missing items will be flagged during Step 3.
05
Hiring, onboarding, and ongoing workforce management
We support hiring when needed, onboard selected candidates, or transfer existing hires into the right employment arrangement. We also manage payroll, employee relations, reporting, and ongoing workforce administration for as long as you need us.
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