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Vietnam Payroll FAQ: Common Questions on Social Insurance, PIT, and Foreign Employees
Payroll calculation in Vietnam involves multiple systems such as social insurance (SI / HI / UI) and personal income tax (PIT), making it a challenging area for many Japanese companies. In this article, we summarize frequently asked payr... -
How Deductions Work (SI / HI / UI / PIT): A Complete Overview and Calculation Flow of Vietnam Payroll
In Vietnam’s payroll calculations, multiple deductions — including social insurance (SI / HI / UI) and personal income tax (PIT) — are deducted step by step. Without a proper understanding of these mechanisms, companies may face incorrec... -
Social Insurance for Foreign Employees in Vietnam: Eligibility, Exemptions, and Contribution Calculations Explained
For Japanese companies employing foreign workers in Vietnam, the handling of social insurance (SI / HI / UI) is one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas. In this article, we provide a practical explanation of social ins... -
As Featured in the Media
The human resource management system “EST,” specialized in HR and labor management for Vietnam, has been featured in the following media outlets. Jiji Press NNA ASCII.jp Infoseek News Chunichi Shimbun Digital AGARA Kii Minpo Ise-Shima Ke... -
Press Release Announcement for Vietnam HR System “EST” on PR TIMES
HARO Inc. has published a press release on PR TIMES regarding“EST,” a human resources and labor management system designedfor Japanese companies with operations in Vietnam. The press release introduces the background of the development o... -
Understanding Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax (PIT): How It Works and the Calculation Steps — Explained Clearly with Deductions and Tax Rates
For Japanese companies operating subsidiaries in Vietnam, Personal Income Tax (PIT) is an essential system to understand, alongside payroll calculations. The taxable amount can vary significantly depending on social insurance contributio... -
Allowances in Vietnam and Their Tax & Social Insurance Treatment: A Practical Guide to Included and Excluded Allowances
When designing payroll structures for subsidiaries in Vietnam, one of the most common challenges faced by Japanese companies is how to handle allowances. Even though they are all labeled as “allowances,” some are subject to personal inco... -
How to Calculate Overtime, Night Work, and Holiday Pay in Vietnam: Premium Rates and Practical Points Explained
In HR and labor management at Vietnamese subsidiaries, one of the areas most prone to disputes is the calculation of overtime pay, night work, and holiday work. Unlike Japan, Vietnam clearly stipulates premium rates by law, and calculati... -
Basics of Overtime Pay Calculation in Vietnam: What Is Included and Excluded from Wages
In calculating overtime pay in Vietnam, one of the most common mistakes made by HR and payroll practitioners is misunderstanding the “scope of wages included in the overtime calculation base.” Even if a company believes it is paying over... -
Vietnam National Assembly Passes Amendment to the Personal Income Tax Law — Effective July 1, 2026
On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam approved the amended Personal Income Tax Law. This article provides a clear summary of key points of the new tax system that will take effect on July 1, 2026, specifical companies op...
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