Judgments | Sweden | Cross-Border Enforcement Center

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

Brussels Regulations:

Austria, 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:

Austria, 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:

Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, United States of America

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?

In practice, Swedish courts are likely to enforce a foreign judgment unless there is legislation that conflicts with the foreign judgment.

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

In instances where there exists a reciprocal enforcement agreement, a judgment may be recognized and enforced without any undue delay. Approximately 2-14 months.

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

Approximately 6-14 months.

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

There are generally no court fees for a declaration of enforceability. Having a judgment enforced by the Enforcement Authority costs USD 60 as well as other fees such as translation fees.

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

There are generally no court fees for a declaration of enforceability in the court. Legal fees will generally be borne by the losing party. If the judgment is enforced by the Enforcement Authority a cost of USD 60 will apply as well as translation fees. Legal fees will depend on the work performed by the legal representatives but the Swedish Bar Association's Code of Conduct for lawyers provides that legal fees must be reasonable.

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

Foreign judgments that fall within the Brussels Regime and the Lugano Convention are relatively easy to secure enforcement of as long as the judgment does not fall within the recognized grounds for refusal.

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