EOR cost · fees · pricing in Vietnam
What an employer of record costs in Vietnam, 2026.
The complete guide to EOR cost, EOR fees and EOR pricing in Vietnam: our fee, what international platforms publish, how pricing models work, the fees that hide in the small print, and the full monthly and annual cost of an employee.
Updated 22 October 2026 · ₫ conversions use ₫26,300 = US$1
Short answer
How much does an EOR cost in Vietnam?
An employer of record in Vietnam costs a monthly service fee per employee on top of the salary and the employer’s statutory contributions of about 23.5%. International EOR platforms publish fees of about US$199 to US$699 per employee per month: Skuad and RemoFirst from US$199, Playroll from US$399, Multiplier from US$459, Deel and Remote from US$599 and Oyster US$699. Nhân Kiệt’s EOR fee is US$99 to US$199 per employee a month, plus VAT on the fee, so before VAT our highest fee equals the lowest published platform starting price. For a Vietnamese employee on ₫30,000,000 gross, the total monthly cost with Nhân Kiệt is about ₫39.7–42.3 million, against about ₫52.8 million with a US$599 platform fee.
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Nhân Kiệt’s EOR fee
US$99–199
per employee a month, plus VAT
That is the whole EOR fee. Where in the range you fall depends on the employee’s salary; your quote confirms the exact figure before you sign. The fee is its own line on your monthly invoice, with VAT added on the fee only. Salary and statutory contributions are passed through at cost. Work-permit costs for foreign hires, if any, are quoted separately.
- Labour contract in Vietnamese and English
- Monthly payroll in dong, payslips and PDF payslips
- Social, health and unemployment insurance registration
- Personal income tax filing and year-end finalisation
- Employee web app: payslips, documents and messages
- Onboarding and offboarding under the Labour Code
EOR fees compared
EOR pricing in Vietnam: published fees, side by side.
The list price each international EOR platform publishes for an employee, next to ours. Platform prices are “starting from” figures and can be higher for Vietnam or for monthly billing; ask each provider for a Vietnam quote before you decide.
| Provider | Published EOR fee | Also note |
|---|---|---|
| Nhân Kiệt (EOR Vietnam) | US$99–199, + VAT | Own licensed Vietnamese employer since 2009; Vietnam only |
| Skuad | From US$199 | Global platform |
| RemoFirst | From US$199 | May vary by country |
| Playroll | From US$399 | Refundable deposit of one month’s salary |
| Multiplier | From US$459 (annual) · US$499 (monthly) | Higher tiers cost more |
| Deel | From US$599 | Month-to-month |
| Remote | From US$599 | Global platform |
| Oyster | US$699 | Annual discounts; refundable deposit |
| G-P (Globalization Partners) | Not published | Custom quote only |
Sources: each provider’s own pricing page, checked 22 October 2026 — Skuad, RemoFirst, Playroll, Multiplier, Deel, Remote, Oyster. Prices change; the provider’s current page and quote prevail. All fees exclude salary and statutory contributions; our fee also excludes VAT, which is added on the fee.
EOR fees over a year, for one employee
| Fee | 12 months | More than Nhân Kiệt |
|---|---|---|
| Nhân Kiệt, US$99–199 a month | $1,188–2,388 | — |
| US$399 list price | $4,788 | +$2,400–3,600 |
| US$599 list price | $7,188 | +$4,800–6,000 |
| US$699 list price | $8,388 | +$6,000–7,200 |
Total cost by salary
The full monthly cost of an employee in Vietnam.
Salary, the employer’s statutory contributions (23.5% for a Vietnamese employee) and the EOR fee, at four common salaries. The last column shows the same employee with a US$599 platform fee.
| Gross salary | Employer contributions | Before EOR fee | With Nhân Kiệt | With a US$599 fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₫10,000,000 | ₫2,350,000 | ₫12,350,000 | ≈ ₫15.0–17.6 million | ≈ ₫28.1 million |
| ₫20,000,000 | ₫4,700,000 | ₫24,700,000 | ≈ ₫27.3–29.9 million | ≈ ₫40.5 million |
| ₫30,000,000 | ₫7,050,000 | ₫37,050,000 | ≈ ₫39.7–42.3 million | ≈ ₫52.8 million |
| ₫50,000,000 | ₫11,750,000 | ₫61,750,000 | ≈ ₫64.4–67.0 million | ≈ ₫77.5 million |
Employer contributions: 17.5% social insurance, 3% health insurance, 1% unemployment insurance and a 2% trade-union fee. Social and health insurance stop rising at a salary of ₫50,600,000. EOR fees converted at ₫26,300 = US$1.
Annual cost
A year of one employee on ₫30,000,000.
Most employers in Vietnam also pay a 13th-month salary before Tết. It is taxed as income but carries no insurance contributions.
| With Nhân Kiệt | With a US$599 fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Salary, 13 months | ₫390,000,000 | ₫390,000,000 |
| Employer contributions, 12 months | ₫84,600,000 | ₫84,600,000 |
| EOR fee, 12 months | ≈ ₫31.2–62.8 million | ≈ ₫189.0 million |
| Total for the year | ≈ ₫505.8–537.4 million | ≈ ₫663.6 million |
VAT is added on our fee. For a whole team, multiply by headcount: the difference in EOR fees grows with every employee, while salary and contributions stay the same with any provider.
EOR pricing models
How EOR pricing works: three models.
EOR fees are quoted in three main ways. The model matters as much as the headline number, because it decides how the fee moves when salaries change.
| Model | How it works | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat fee per employee | The same monthly amount for every employee, e.g. US$599 | Senior, well-paid roles | Expensive for typical Vietnam salaries; the fee can exceed the employer’s contributions |
| Percentage of salary | A share of gross salary or of total employment cost | Junior roles | Costs rise quickly for senior hires; check what the percentage is applied to |
| Range with a ceiling (Nhân Kiệt) | US$99–199 depending on salary, never above US$199 | Typical Vietnam salaries at every level | Confirm the exact fee per employee in the quote |
Industry pricing guides commonly put percentage-based EOR fees at around 8–20% of gross salary and flat fees at around US$200–700 per employee per month, often with one-off setup charges. Always convert every quote into a monthly figure per employee at your real salaries before you compare.
Foreign employees
What a foreign employee costs.
A foreign employee with a work permit and a labour contract of 12 months or more joins social and health insurance but not unemployment insurance, so the employer pays about 20.5% of the contribution salary, which stops at ₫50,600,000. For a foreign manager on ₫80,000,000 a month, employer contributions are about ₫10,373,000, for about ₫90,373,000 a month before the EOR fee. Work-permit and residence-card costs are quoted separately. See work permits in Vietnam.
EOR vs your own entity
Is an EOR cheaper than opening a company in Vietnam?
For a small team, usually yes. Your own entity replaces per-employee EOR fees with fixed costs that you pay whether you employ one person or fifty.
| EOR | Your own entity | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | None; first hire in days | Investment and enterprise registration, about 1–3 months |
| Fixed running costs | None | Registered office, accountant and chief accountant, bank, annual audited financial statements, tax filings |
| Per-employee cost | Salary, contributions and the EOR fee | Salary and contributions, plus payroll staff or a payroll provider |
| Leaving Vietnam | End the service agreement | Dissolving a company takes months |
An entity tends to pay off once the team is large and permanent and you need to invoice Vietnamese customers locally. Until then, an EOR keeps cost tied to headcount.
Invoice line by line
What you pay each month, line by line.
For a Vietnamese employee on ₫30,000,000 gross a month in 2026:
| Gross salary | ₫30,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Employer social insurance (17.5%) | ₫5,250,000 |
| Employer health insurance (3%) | ₫900,000 |
| Employer unemployment insurance (1%) | ₫300,000 |
| Trade-union fee (2%) | ₫600,000 |
| Total before the EOR fee | ₫37,050,000 |
| Nhân Kiệt EOR fee, US$99–199Confirmed in your quote; VAT added on the fee | ≈ ₫2.6–5.2 million |
The employee’s own 10.5% insurance and personal income tax are deducted from their salary, not added to your cost. See personal income tax in Vietnam, 2026 for net pay.
Comparing EOR quotes
Five questions that change the real price.
- Is a deposit required? Some platforms hold one month’s salary or more as a refundable security deposit for each employee.
- Which exchange rate is used? If you are invoiced in US$ and the salary is paid in dong, ask how the conversion is priced.
- Is the Vietnam price the list price? “Starting from” fees can be higher for some countries or for month-to-month billing.
- Who is the legal employer in Vietnam? Ask for the name and registration number of the company that signs the labour contract.
- Are onboarding, offboarding and payslip corrections included? Check whether one-off fees apply when someone joins or leaves.
For a broader view of the providers themselves, see our Top EOR providers in Vietnam page.
Questions
EOR cost, fees and pricing in Vietnam: FAQ
How much does an employer of record cost in Vietnam?
International EOR platforms publish fees of about US$199 to US$699 per employee per month, as listed on their pricing pages on 22 October 2026. Nhân Kiệt’s EOR fee is US$99 to US$199 per employee per month, plus VAT on the fee. Salary and the employer’s statutory contributions of about 23.5% are paid on top with every provider.
What is the cheapest EOR in Vietnam?
Among the providers compared on this page, Nhân Kiệt has the lowest published fee: US$99 to US$199 per employee per month before VAT. Skuad and RemoFirst publish starting prices of US$199. Compare quotes at your real salaries, including deposits and exchange-rate margins.
What is Nhân Kiệt’s EOR fee?
US$99 to US$199 per employee per month, plus VAT on the fee. The exact fee depends on the employee’s salary and is confirmed in your quote before you sign. Salary and statutory contributions pass through at cost.
What is the total cost of employing someone in Vietnam through an EOR?
Gross salary plus about 23.5% employer contributions plus the EOR fee. For a ₫30,000,000 gross salary that is ₫37,050,000 a month before the EOR fee, or about ₫39.7–42.3 million with Nhân Kiệt’s fee before VAT.
Are EOR fees a percentage of salary?
It depends on the provider. Many charge a flat fee per employee, some charge a percentage of salary, and Nhân Kiệt charges a fee between US$99 and US$199 that depends on the salary and never exceeds US$199.
Is VAT charged on EOR fees in Vietnam?
Nhân Kiệt’s fee excludes VAT, and VAT is added on the service fee only, not on salary or statutory contributions.
Do EOR providers charge setup or deposit fees?
Some do. Playroll and Oyster mention refundable deposits on their pricing pages, and some providers charge one-off setup or offboarding fees. Ask for every one-off charge in writing before you sign.
How much does a foreign employee cost through an EOR in Vietnam?
The employer pays about 20.5% in social and health insurance on salary up to ₫50,600,000, plus the EOR fee and work-permit costs. A foreign manager on ₫80,000,000 costs about ₫90,373,000 a month before the EOR fee.
Is an EOR cheaper than setting up a company in Vietnam?
For small teams, usually yes, because an entity carries fixed costs such as a registered office, accountants, audited financial statements and tax filings, and takes about 1–3 months to set up. An entity tends to pay off for large, permanent teams.
Why are EOR fees lower with a local provider?
A Vietnam-only employer such as Nhân Kiệt employs staff through its own licensed Vietnamese company and does not run a multi-country platform, so it can charge less than a flat global rate.
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