Stay compliant with local laws and automate HR tasks in one platform with HR Forte
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Personal Income Tax (PIT)
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Social, Health, and Unemployment Insurance SI/HI/UI contributions
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Labor law compliance (contracts, probation, leave, severance)
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Employee Self-Service for payslips, leave, and claims
What Employers Need to Know About Payroll in Vietnam
Payroll compliance in Vietnam requires strict adherence to regulations issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), the General Department of Taxation (GDT), and the Vietnam Social Security Authority. Employers must manage multiple statutory contributions and region-based minimum wages.
Vietnam payroll calculations are highly sensitive to salary structure, insurance caps, and employee classification.
Key Payroll Components
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Personal Income Tax (PIT)
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Social Insurance (SI)
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Health Insurance (HI)
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Unemployment Insurance (UI)
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Region-based minimum wages
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Common Payroll Challenges
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Incorrect insurance salary caps
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Misclassification of taxable vs non-taxable income
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Errors in annual PIT reconciliation
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Payroll Filings & Reporting
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Monthly or quarterly PIT declarations
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Monthly insurance contribution submissions
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Annual PIT finalisation and employee tax statements
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How HR Forte Supports Vietnam Payroll
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Automated SI, HI, UI calculations with statutory caps
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Built-in regional minimum wage logic
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Accurate PIT calculation and year-end tax reconciliation
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Have Questions?
What statutory contributions apply to payroll in Vietnam?
Employers must contribute to Social Insurance, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance, in addition to Personal Income Tax (PIT).
Is PIT withheld monthly in Vietnam?
Yes. PIT is typically withheld monthly or quarterly and finalised annually.
Do minimum wages vary in Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam applies region-based minimum wages that directly affect insurance contribution calculations.
What is the most common payroll compliance risk in Vietnam?
Incorrect insurance salary caps and errors during annual PIT finalisation that may result in penalty and late interest fine.
Why HR Forte in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s labor and tax regulations are complex and frequently updated. HR Forte ensures automatic compliance with contributions, filings, and entitlements — saving HR teams hours of manual work.