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Which law governs the limitation period for registering a foreign judgment or arbitration award?

There is no limitation period for such registration, as statutory limitation is a matter of substantive law in Germany. The substantive law governing the limitation period for the claim(s) (that are the subject matter of the judgment or award) is determined through ordinary conflicts of laws principles.

If the limitation period for registering a foreign judgment is governed by the law of the place of enforcement, what is that limitation period in your jurisdiction?

There is no limitation period for such registration. The limitation period for claims confirmed by judgment or arbitral award is 30 years.

If the limitation period for registering a foreign arbitration award is governed by the law of the place of enforcement, what is that limitation period in your jurisdiction?

There is no limitation period for such registration. The limitation period for claims confirmed by judgment or arbitral award is 30 years.