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Hire in Vietnam Without Setting Up a Legal Entity – Employer Of Record (EOR) Vietnam

Not having a legal entity but still want to hire people in Vietnam?
Your team in Vietnam lacks social insurance and official benefits?
Your employees leave because they do not feel “secure” enough?
Or are you looking for a reliable payroll and HR outsourcing partner to simplify everything?

If you are facing these troubles, here is the solution you probably need.

Many foreign companies want to build a team in Vietnam but are held back by complex labor laws, tax procedures, and strict compliance requirements. The good news is that you can legally hire employees in Vietnam without establishing a local entity. By partnering with Metasource through our Employer of Record (EOR) service, your employment can be fully compliant while you focus entirely on business growth.

What Metasource Does

As your trusted Employer of Record in Vietnam, Metasource takes care of all employer responsibilities and administrative processes on your behalf, including:

  • Managing payroll, tax declarations, and employee benefits;
  • Handling social, health, and unemployment insurance compliance;
  • Processing Work Permits, Business Visas, and Temporary Residence Cards (TRC) for foreign staff;
  • Managing employment contracts, onboarding, and offboarding procedures;
  • Providing HR administration, local labor law guidance, and regulatory reporting.

Our local expertise ensures that your team operates smoothly in Vietnam — compliant with every regulation, free from unnecessary paperwork, and fully focused on performance.

Why Partner with Metasource

Working with an experienced EOR provider like Metasource allows you to:

  • Hire quickly without waiting months to establish a legal entity;
  • Ensure compliance with Vietnam’s labor and tax regulations;
  • Save costs and time on HR and administrative setup;
  • Minimize risks related to employee misclassification or contract breaches;
  • Operate flexibly, scaling your team up or down as your business evolves.

Metasource’s team combines deep local knowledge with international service standards, ensuring that your Vietnam operations are efficient, transparent, and legally secure.

Partnering with Global EOR & PEO Providers

Metasource also partners with global EOR and PEO firms that need a trusted local partner in Vietnam.
We act as the local execution arm — providing seamless, compliant, and confidential employment services for their clients. Our collaboration includes:

  • Smooth onboarding and payroll management;
  • Transparent reporting and communication;
  • Full compliance with Vietnamese labor law;
  • High standards of data protection and confidentiality.

Supporting Both Local and Expat Employees

Beyond hiring Vietnamese talent, Metasource also supports expatriate employees under our EOR arrangement.
We manage the full legal process for your foreign team members, including:

  • Work Permit and Work Visa applications.
  • Temporary Residence Card (TRC) issuance and renewal.
  • Local payroll and tax management.
  • Compliance assurance with all relevant immigration and labor regulations.

The Simple Way to Hire in Vietnam

If you want to expand your business presence in Vietnam quickly, safely, and without administrative burden, our EOR service is the ideal solution.
Metasource will take care of every local requirement — from employment and compliance to payroll and benefits — so that you can focus on what matters most: your people and your business.

📩 Contact us at info@metasource.co to start building your Vietnam team today

 

 

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