IOR/EOR in Action: From LEGO to National Energy Projects | ExtendMax Vietnam

Following their global recognition at the 2025 Stevie Awards, ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited is demonstrating how its IOR/EOR services deliver measurable impact in Vietnam.

This end-to-end model enables international companies to operate in Vietnam without a local entity while ensuring full compliance with licensing, tax, customs, and technical regulations. It is particularly critical in high-value sectors like IT infrastructure, telecommunications, power generation, and industrial automation—where non-compliance or delays can have significant consequences.


📌 Case Study 1 – LEGO: Enabling the World’s Largest Smart Factory Project

LEGO’s $1.3 billion factory in Binh Duong, Vietnam required the import of sophisticated IT and cryptographic devices. Without a local license to trade or import civil cryptography equipment, LEGO turned to ExtendMax.

ExtendMax ensured:

  • Compliance with civil cryptography and cybersecurity laws
  • Acquisition of necessary licenses and type approval certificates
  • Smooth customs clearance and last-mile delivery

Result: LEGO met construction and commissioning deadlines for its most advanced factory worldwide.


📌 Case Study 2 – Quảng Trạch 1 Thermal Power Plant: Keeping Energy Projects on Track

For Mitsubishi and Hyundai Engineering’s $1.86 billion thermal power plant, ExtendMax acted as IOR for high-value industrial control and monitoring systems.

Their role included:

  • Navigating strict cybersecurity product regulations
  • Managing licensing and customs procedures
  • Coordinating with ministries to avoid project delays

Result: A national infrastructure project stayed on schedule, despite regulatory complexities.


🌍 Endorsements from Industry Leaders

Stevie Awards Judges’ Comments:

“ExtendMax is creating impact in the B2B services category. Their impressive client list demonstrates the value they bring. Higher-than-industry profit margins show commercial success, while strong client retention reflects high-class services.”

Client Testimonial – FlashGlobal:

“We relied heavily on ExtendMax’s local expertise during our expansion into Vietnam. Their support with licensing, approvals, and compliance processes was critical to our success.”Bob Yin, Senior Manager, FlashGlobal


🚀 Looking Ahead

ExtendMax is now:

  • Expanding IOR/EOR services into smart manufacturing, green energy, and AI-driven hardware
  • Leveraging NXT Global’s network to scale across APACgv
  • Digitising compliance delivery for real-time transparency

As compliance and trade evolve, ExtendMax demonstrates how legal and operational certainty can become a true enabler of global growth.

About ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited

Founded in 2015, ExtendMax is a compliance and legal consulting firm specialising in product conformity certification, civil cryptography licensing, and import-export advisory. As a member of NXT-Global, ExtendMax serves a network of Fortune 500 clients, helping them unlock Vietnam’s high-growth potential through legal certainty and regulatory efficiency. Its integrated IOR/EOR service model is recognised for combining legal precision, operational excellence, and strategic foresight.

ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited
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