Judgments | Austria | Cross-Border Enforcement Center

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

Brussels Regulations:

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Lugano Convention 2007:

Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland

Hague Choice of Court Convention 2005:

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Bilateral:

Israel, Liechtenstein, Tunisia, Turkey

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?

No. A declaration of enforceability by an Austrian court will be required.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if unopposed?

6-12 months.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if opposed?

1-2 years.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?

USD 5,000 - 10,000, assuming an amount at issue of USD 1 million.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?

USD 10,000 - 50,000, assuming an amount at issue of USD 1 million.

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

No.

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