Judgments | Switzerland | 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

Bilateral:

Liechtenstein

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?

Under the Lugano Convention or reciprocal agreement: Approximately 3 to 6 months.

Other: Approximately 6 to 15 months.

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

Under the Lugano Convention or reciprocal agreement: Approximately 6 to 12 months.

Other: Approximately 9 to 24 months.

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

USD 5,000 to 10,000

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

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

In general, there are no unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment in Switzerland if all required documents are available and submitted to the court together with the appropriate translation (French, German or Italian, depending on the area of the court).

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