Vietnam labor law

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: The Real Cost and Legal Risk of IT Staffing in Vietnam: Termination, Severance, and the Licensed Labor-Lease Trap

July 29, 2026 | 20 min

The Real Cost and Legal Risk of IT Staffing in Vietnam: Termination, Severance, and the Licensed Labor-Lease Trap

An industry research analysis for procurement, legal, and finance leaders at international buyers sourcing IT talent in Vietnam: the statutory cost stack, the licensed labor-lease regime and its 20-occupation limit, and the termination mechanics that determine what an exit actually costs.