Best-fit assessment
Best for multi-country teams that want a broad platform, a stated owned entity and fast onboarding.
Deel combines a wholly owned Vietnam entity claim with a US$599 starting fee and a one-day onboarding claim. Its Vietnam guide still used 2024 statutory figures when checked.
Ranking score
Deel ranks #1 of 7 in our Vietnam EOR ranking with a weighted score of 3.90 / 5. Each criterion is scored 1–5 on public evidence checked on 14 Oct 2026.
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam delivery depthOwn Vietnam entity or in-house local team, and current Vietnam-specific content. | 25% | 4 / 5 |
| Price transparencyA current public fee, and its level for a typical Vietnam salary. | 20% | 3 / 5 |
| Scope clarityContracts, payroll, tax, insurance, onboarding and offboarding described. | 15% | 4 / 5 |
| Human support accessWho the client and employee reach when an issue is not routine. | 15% | 3 / 5 |
| Track recordYears in market, scale, and independent evidence that can be checked. | 15% | 5 / 5 |
| Platform and coverageA live client platform and the ability to hire in other countries. | 10% | 5 / 5 |
Key facts
| Official website | Official website of Deel: deel.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Operating model | Global platform |
| Employing entity in Vietnam | Wholly owned Vietnam entity (stated) |
| Coverage | EOR in 130–150+ countries (figures vary on its pages) |
| Public EOR fee | From US$599 / month |
| Other plans | Separate contractor plan |
| Onboarding | 1 business day after contract approval (claim) |
| Benefits | Optional private health, life and travel insurance |
| Vietnam data on provider site | Vietnam guide still cites 2024 wage figures |
Provider statements checked on 14 Oct 2026.
Example monthly cost
One Region I employee on ₫40,000,000 gross a month (about US$1,538 at ₫26,000 per dollar), second half of 2026.
| Gross salary | US$1,538 |
| Employer insurance 21.5% + trade union fund 2% | US$362 |
| Deel fee at its published rate | US$599 |
| Total monthly cost to the client | US$2,499 |
Excludes VAT, deposits, benefits, FX margin and any 13th-month payment. The statutory figures are explained in the 2026 hiring guide.
What Deel publishes for Vietnam
Deel’s Vietnam hiring page describes EOR support for onboarding, payroll, tax documentation, and localised benefits, with a management fee starting at US$599 per month. Its 2026 guide to hiring through an EOR in Vietnam states that Deel “operates a wholly owned Vietnamese entity” with “no reliance on third-party partners”, and that a hire can be onboarded within one business day of contract approval.
The guide also compares EOR with opening an entity, putting entity setup at about two months, a one-off cost of ₫906.6 million and ₫894.8 million a year to run. Those are Deel’s estimates, useful as an order of magnitude rather than a quote.
Pricing signal
The Vietnam page shows “Starting at $599 / month”. The guide separately states an annual EOR management fee of ₫188,002,140 per employee, about US$600 a month at ₫26,000 per dollar, which is consistent. Contractor management, and PEO for companies with their own entity, are separate plans.
Vietnam rules check
Deel states employer contributions of 23.5% (17% social, 0.5% accident, 3% health, 1% unemployment and a 2% trade union fee), which matches current rates. But its guide, dated June 2026, still cites the 2024 base salary of ₫2,340,000, regional minimums up to ₫4,960,000, and the ₫46.8m insurance cap that rose to ₫50.6m on 1 July 2026. It also describes the Personal Data Protection Law as a draft. Current figures are in our 2026 hiring guide.
Fit and trade-offs
Reasons to shortlist
- Stated wholly owned Vietnam entity.
- Broad global workforce platform.
- Public starting management fee.
- Fast onboarding claim.
- Detailed Vietnam cost and benefits content.
Trade-offs to test
- Flat fee is high relative to typical Vietnam salaries.
- Vietnam guide used out-of-date statutory figures.
- Country counts differ across its own pages (130+ and 150+).
- Confirm who owns Vietnam payroll and employee escalations.
Questions to ask Deel
- What is the legal name of the Vietnam employing entity?
- Who is the named Vietnam payroll and HR contact?
- Which services and outputs are included in the US$599 starting fee?
- How are exchange rates, deposits, benefits, and reimbursements handled?
- Will payroll apply the July 2026 insurance cap of ₫50.6m?
- What support and fees apply to amendments or offboarding?