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With which jurisdictions does this country have reciprocal arrangements for enforcement of judgments?

Bilateral: Australia* England and Wales, Germany, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland**, United States***

*New South Wales only, **Zurich only, ***New York, California, Washington DC, Nevada and Hawaii only

If there is no reciprocal arrangement, is it still possible to enforce a foreign judgment by means of a writ on the judgment, declaration of enforceability or similar mechanism?
Yes.
What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if unopposed?
3-4 months.
What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if opposed?
6 months or more depending on the strength of the opposing argument.
What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?
USD 10,000 - 50,000.
What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?
USD 50,000 - 100,000.
Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?
No.