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PEO in Vietnam and Exploring Alternatives

Employer of Record (EOR)
Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

Employment Law

Payroll & Tax
Compensation & Benefits

Expand Your Business in Vietnam with the Right HR Solution

Navigating Vietnam’s labor laws and HR processes can be complex. Whether you need to streamline payroll, onboard employees, or ensure compliance, selecting between a PEO or EOR can impact your success. Glints TalentHub offers tailored solutions to simplify your HR needs and help you grow in Vietnam.

What is a PEO (Professional Employer Organization)?

A PEO allows businesses to offload essential HR functions, ensuring smooth payroll, benefits administration, and compliance management. Partnering with a PEO in Vietnam helps businesses maintain efficient HR operations without needing an internal team.

Typically, a PEO covers the following:
Handling payroll and social insurance contributions
Administering employee benefits such as health insurance
Ensuring compliance with Vietnam’s labor laws and tax regulations
Assisting with onboarding and exit procedures
Providing support for employee relations and dispute management
Managing workplace health and safety requirements
Benefits of using a PEO in Vietnam
Glints TalentHub’s PEO service ensures that your HR processes are handled by professionals with deep knowledge of Vietnam's legal requirements.
Payroll services and dispute management
Local employment law guidance
Employee engagement and compensation analysis
24-hour response time to any issues
This service-led, human-touch support ensures smooth HR management, leaving you free to scale your business.
Challenges and limitations of PEOs in Vietnam
While a PEO provides substantial HR management support, there are challenges to consider:
Limited Legal Entity Support
A PEO helps manage HR, but it doesn’t offer legal entity setup or comprehensive legal liability coverage
Flexibility Constraints
PEO services are limited in flexibility when it comes to quick expansion or legal hiring needs, as they only support existing teams and operations
Lack of Direct Hiring Capabilities
PEOs focus on managing existing employees and payroll but do not provide end-to-end recruitment or entity hiring solutions
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Alternatives to PEO: Introduction to Employer of Record (EOR)

If your business is looking to hire employees in Vietnam without establishing a local legal entity, an EOR could be a better fit. An EOR acts as the legal employer, managing compliance, labor laws, and employment contracts on your behalf.

Why consider an EOR in Vietnam

An EOR provides several advantages over a PEO, particularly when entering the Vietnamese market.

Full legal responsibility for employees, including contracts and compliance
No need to establish a local legal entity
Accelerated hiring and onboarding of employees

Adherence to all local labor laws, including those related to termination and severance

Cost-effective entry into the Vietnamese market
Deciding between PEO and EOR
When should you choose a PEO or EOR? Consider these points:
Choose a PEO if:

You already have a legal entity in Vietnam and need support with HR tasks

Your company requires assistance with managing payroll, benefits, and compliance

You want to focus on streamlining existing HR operations without handling compliance internally

Choose an EOR if:

You need to hire employees in Vietnam quickly without setting up a legal entity

You prefer a solution that assumes full legal responsibility for employee contracts and labor law compliance

You want a simple and cost-effective way to expand into Vietnam without the complexities of entity formation

How Glints TalentHub can help

Glints TalentHub offers tailored PEO and EOR services to meet your business’s unique needs in Vietnam. With our on-the-ground expertise, seamless HR solutions, and a commitment to compliance, we ensure that your HR operations are handled efficiently, allowing you to focus on growth.

PEO vs EOR in Vietnam

While a PEO helps manage daily HR functions, an EOR takes on the full legal responsibility of employment. Choosing between these two services depends on your company’s operational goals in Vietnam.


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