Hanoi, April 2025 – As tensions escalate in global trade due to the United States’ 104% retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports, multinational corporations are once again turning to Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing and workforce availability remain key considerations, what truly determines success for foreign direct investment (FDI) in emerging markets is something less visible but far more critical: legal readiness.
In this shifting global landscape, ExtendMax Vietnam has emerged not merely as a legal service provider, but as a strategic compliance enabler – helping some of the world’s largest technology companies navigate Vietnam’s complex regulatory environment with precision and speed.
When Compliance Becomes the Competitive Advantage
Founded in 2015, ExtendMax has built its reputation by doing what few dared to specialize in – offering compliance consulting and import-export regulatory support for ICT products in a country where legal frameworks around civil cryptography, telecommunications, and cybersecurity are highly specialized.
ExtendMax’s client list reads like a roll call of global tech leaders: Amazon, Cisco, Lenovo, LEGO, Heineken, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and more. For these companies, success in Vietnam hinged on one thing – being able to import critical IT infrastructure and equipment without delay, without legal error, and without compromising project timelines.
The firm’s core services include:
- Product conformity certification under Vietnam’s QCVN technical regulations
- Licensing for civil cryptography devices, one of the most legally sensitive domains in the region
- Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) services, enabling companies to operate legally in Vietnam without a local entity
- End-to-end advisory on import procedures for IT equipment used in data centers, smart manufacturing, and infrastructure deployments
Recognition on the Global Stage: Stevie Awards and Gazet International Awards
In 2025, ExtendMax was awarded both a Gold and Silver Stevie Award at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards – the Gold for Innovative Achievement in Thought Leadership and the Silver for Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year, honoring its Founder & CEO, Mr. Tran Thanh Phuong.
The firm was also shortlisted as Vietnam’s only nominee for the prestigious People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies, joining the ranks of global corporations such as IBM, HP, and Cisco.
These accolades build on ExtendMax’s earlier recognition by Gazet International Magazine, which honored the company with the Gazet International Awards for two consecutive years: “Best IOR & EOR Services of the Year – Vietnam 2024” and “Best Importer of Record Service Provider in Vietnam 2025”. These distinguished honors underscore ExtendMax’s exceptional contributions to legal innovation in cross-border trade and regulatory compliance, further cementing its reputation as one of Asia’s leading professional service firms enabling global market access.
Building the Legal Infrastructure Behind Vietnam’s Rise
While governments negotiate trade agreements and corporations plan billion-dollar investments, companies like ExtendMax quietly perform the work that ensures those strategies translate into real-world operations.
“Legal frameworks are the real infrastructure behind every successful supply chain,” says CEO Tran Thanh Phuong. “ExtendMax was founded on the belief that compliance is not just a requirement – it’s a strategic advantage. Our goal is to help global enterprises go faster, not just go safer.”
Under his leadership, ExtendMax has:
- Executed high-value IOR/EOR projects worth tens of millions of USD
- Digitized its internal workflows via cloud-based compliance management systems
- Mentored and developed a new generation of Vietnamese legal consultants
- Reduced licensing times for clients by up to 40% compared to standard processes
A Strategic Partner for the Future of FDI in Vietnam
As global supply chains continue to recalibrate in response to geopolitical uncertainty, ExtendMax stands ready as a trusted partner to help businesses enter and expand in Vietnam – legally, efficiently, and with full confidence.
For companies navigating trade tensions, shifting compliance rules, or simply seeking faster go-to-market timelines, ExtendMax offers a rare blend of legal depth and operational execution.
“We don’t just handle paperwork,” says Phuong. “We unlock markets.”
About ExtendMax Vietnam
Founded in 2015, ExtendMax is Vietnam’s leading provider of consulting services in product conformity certification, civil cryptography licensing, and IOR/EOR services. With a proven track record supporting global clients across Asia, North America, and Europe, ExtendMax is a compliance partner for the world’s most forward-thinking companies.
Contact info:
Full name: EXTENDMAX VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
Website: https://extendmax.vn
Email: consultant@extendmax.vn
Tel: +84 24 6666 3088 | Hotline: +84 915 836 555
Registration address: P903, 9th floor, Tower A, Sky City Tower Complex, 88 Lang Ha street, Lang Ha ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi city, Vietnam
Head Office: ExtendMax Villa, C01-L18 An Vuong, Duong Noi urban area, Duong Noi ward, Ha Dong district, Hanoi City, Vietnam