Launch Your Vietnam
Tech Team in 30 Days
Vietnam is the hottest nearshoring destination in 2025. 100 million people, a young and skilled tech workforce, and costs 70% lower than the US or EU. We handle everything: office, recruitment, infrastructure, legal, and payroll. You focus on building your product.
The Numbers Behind Vietnam's Tech Boom
Massive Cost Advantage
Senior engineers at $2,000 to $3,500/month. Office space at $15 to $25/sqm. Total operational costs 60% to 75% lower than US, UK, or Singapore equivalents.
Young, Skilled Workforce
Median age of 31. Over 57,000 IT graduates annually. Strong STEM education culture with universities ranked among the top in Southeast Asia for computer science.
FDI at All-Time Highs
Vietnam attracted over $36 billion in FDI in 2024. Samsung, Intel, Apple, and Google have all expanded operations. The "China plus one" strategy benefits Vietnam most.
Strategic Time Zone
GMT+7 provides excellent overlap with both European and Australian business hours. 3 to 4 hour overlap with US West Coast. Ideal for follow-the-sun development.
Growing Startup Ecosystem
Over 3,800 startups, $1.5B+ in venture funding. Vietnam has Southeast Asia's fastest-growing tech ecosystem. Engineers are increasingly experienced with modern tech stacks.
Government Support
Tax incentives for tech companies. Special economic zones. Streamlined foreign investment process. The Vietnamese government actively courts tech FDI.
HCMC vs Hanoi vs Da Nang
| Factor | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Talent Pool | Largest (180K+ developers) | Second largest (120K+) | Growing (25K+) |
| Average Senior Dev Salary | $2,500 to $3,500/mo | $2,200 to $3,000/mo | $1,800 to $2,500/mo |
| Office Cost (Grade A) | $25 to $45/sqm | $20 to $35/sqm | $12 to $20/sqm |
| International Airport | Major hub (SGN) | Major hub (HAN) | Growing (DAD) |
| Best For | General tech, fintech, e-commerce | Enterprise, government, AI/ML | Remote teams, cost optimization |
| Quality of Life | Dynamic, cosmopolitan | Cultural, established | Beach city, best retention |
| Our Recommendation | Best overall for scaling | Strong for specific verticals | Excellent for satellite teams |
Complete Tech Hub Setup
Company Setup and Legal Compliance
We handle entity registration, business licenses, and all regulatory requirements so you can operate legally in Vietnam from day one.
- LLC or representative office registration
- Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)
- Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
- Tax registration and bank account setup
- PDPD and cybersecurity law compliance
Office and IT Infrastructure
From finding the right office to setting up enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, we create a productive work environment for your team.
- Office selection and lease negotiation
- Fit-out and furnishing
- Network and security infrastructure
- Cloud environment setup (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Development tools and collaboration platforms
Talent Recruitment and HR
Our local recruitment team sources, screens, and onboards top Vietnamese tech talent. We know the market, the salary benchmarks, and where the best engineers are.
- Technical recruitment (developers, DevOps, QA, data)
- Salary benchmarking and offer structuring
- Employment contracts (Vietnamese labor law compliant)
- Payroll processing and tax withholding
- Social insurance and benefits management
Vietnam Regulatory Landscape
PDPD (Personal Data Protection)
Vietnam's data protection decree requires consent management, data processing records, and impact assessments for sensitive data. Cross-border data transfers require approval.
Cybersecurity Law
Vietnam's Cybersecurity Law mandates data localization for certain categories, security incident reporting, and cooperation with authorities. Non-compliance risks operational disruption.
Labor Law
Vietnamese labor law governs contracts, working hours, leave, termination, and social insurance contributions. Foreign employers must navigate specific requirements for expatriate staff.
Companies That Made the Move
Seraphim had our Vietnam office operational in 25 days. We went from zero presence to a fully staffed team of 15 engineers in under 3 months. The cost savings have been exactly as projected, around 68% versus our London team.
The legal and compliance support was invaluable. We had no idea about Vietnam's data localization requirements until Seraphim flagged them during setup. They saved us from a costly mistake.
We evaluated Vietnam, Philippines, and India. Vietnam won on talent quality, timezone overlap with our Singapore HQ, and Seraphim's ability to handle everything end-to-end.
Vietnam Tech Hub Packages
Quick Start
Entity setup and initial recruitment
- Company registration (LLC)
- Business license acquisition
- Bank account setup
- Office sourcing (co-working)
- First 5 hires recruitment
- Basic IT infrastructure
Full Setup
Complete office and team launch
- Everything in Quick Start
- Dedicated office lease and fit-out
- Enterprise IT infrastructure
- Up to 20 hires recruitment
- Legal compliance framework
- HR policy development
- 3 months management included
Ongoing Management
Monthly operations support
- Payroll processing
- Tax and social insurance compliance
- HR administration
- Ongoing recruitment
- IT support and management
- Legal and regulatory updates
Common Questions
Schedule a Vietnam Market Entry Consultation
Ready to explore Vietnam for your tech operations? Our team will walk you through costs, timelines, legal requirements, and talent availability. No obligation, just the data you need to make a decision.