Vietnam Employment Law Update: Q3 2026
Vietnam labor law changes have undergone several significant revisions since mid‑2025. For employers and employees, the most relevant developments include higher regional minimum wages, expanded social…
One partner.
Every stage of your
Vietnam journey.
From company formation and compliance through to payroll, HR, and immigration — Forra is the single provider foreign companies trust to handle Vietnam operations end-to-end.
PRESENCE IN
HO CHI MINH CITY
HANOI
DA NANG
BY THE NUMBERS
Trusted by foreign companies entering Vietnam.
100+
Global clients
across 4 continents
15+
Countries
of incorporation
03
Vietnamese cities
HCMC · Hanoi · Da Nang
12+
Diverse sectors
manufacturing · tech · finance
Trusted by
ALPENA
KAWAGUCHI & CO
NORDLYS
MERIDIAN BANK
VEKTOR ROBOTICS
BLUEFIN LOGISTICS
OSTEN PHARMA
Global Presence. Local Expertise.
Four service lines.
One integrated team.
From 15+ countries, Forra’s clients trust us to handle the complexity of operating in Vietnam — across three key cities, twelve-plus sectors, and every stage of the business lifecycle.
4
Service lines, one provider
24h
Fixed-fee quote turnaround
0
Hidden fees or surprises
1
Point of contact for everything
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One team, all functions
Formation, compliance, payroll, and immigration managed by a single integrated team. No gaps, no finger-pointing between providers.
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Fixed fees, always
Every engagement is quoted upfront as a flat fee. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no invoice surprises at month end.
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Vietnam specialists
Our advisors work exclusively in Vietnam. They know the regulators, the process, and what actually happens — not just what the law says on paper.
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Response in 24 hours
Tell us your situation. We confirm scope and provide a fixed-fee quote within one business day. No drawn-out proposal processes.
What We Do
Four service lines.
One trusted partner.
Forra covers every stage of your Vietnam business lifecycle — from the day you decide to enter the market through to ongoing compliance, payroll, and people management.
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Formation
Set up your Vietnam entity correctly from day one. Forra manages company registration, representative offices, branch offices, and sector-specific business licences — so your structure is right before you start operating.
Company Registration
Representative Office
Branch Office
Business Licensing
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02
Governance
Keep your Vietnam entity compliant and protected. Monthly accounting, tax filings, statutory compliance, legal advisory, and due diligence — managed as one integrated service by one team.
Compliance
Accounting & Tax
Legal Advisory
Due Diligence
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03
HR Services
Manage your Vietnam workforce without the complexity. Employer of record for companies without a local entity, full payroll outsourcing, HR documentation, and ongoing labour compliance.
Employer of Record
Payroll
HR Administration
Labour Compliance
Explore HR Services
04
Global Mobility
Get your people into Vietnam legally and efficiently. Work permits, business visas, temporary residence cards, and post-arrival settlement support — all handled in Vietnamese on your behalf.
Work Permit
Visa Services
Temporary Residence Card
Residency Support
Explore Global Mobility
How It Works
From first call to fully operational.
A simple, transparent process — no surprises, no delays, no jargon.
Day 0
01step
Free Consultation
Tell us about your business and what you need. We listen, ask the right questions, and recommend the structure, service, or pathway that fits.
You receive
Tailored recommendation
Within 24h
02step
Fixed Quote
A clear, itemised proposal within one business day — transparent scope, transparent pricing, no hidden line items.
You receive
Itemised proposal
Per scope
03step
We Handle Everything
One dedicated team executes the work — across formation, HR, tax, or immigration — coordinating with authorities so you don’t have to.
You receive
Your operation, set up
What Clients Say
Trusted by founders and companies from 15+ countries, across 12+ sectors.
From newly established businesses to growing teams expanding across Vietnam.
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“Forra handled our company registration, work permits, and monthly accounting from day one. One invoice, one point of contact. Setting up in Vietnam was genuinely straightforward for the first time.”
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“We needed EoR contracts and payroll for three staff with no local entity. Zero issues with the Labour Authority.”
HR Director — Regional manufacturer, TaiwanD
“The fixed-fee model was the deciding factor. With Forra, I just ask — no meter running.”
MD — Distribution company, AustraliaS
“Work permits and TRCs for five expats, all managed without a single delay. Exactly what we needed.”
Country Manager — European F&B groupInsights
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