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Foreign Judgment Recognition & Enforcement: Costs & Risks

A foreign judgment is not automatically enforceable in Georgia. Check finality, proper service, jurisdiction, possible public-policy objections, document form and the debtor’s Georgian assets.

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Foreign Judgment Recognition & Enforcement

Recognition and enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Georgia: jurisdiction, documents, translation, objections, assets and an execution plan.

Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.

What drives cost

  • Possible government, notarial, translation and expert costs
  • Document volume and legal complexity
  • Need for urgent action, appeal or litigation
  • Apostille/legalisation and representation for foreign documents

Legal fees depend on scope and stages. Government and third-party charges can change and should be checked against the official source before payment.

What drives timing

  • Review period set by law or agency procedure
  • Document readiness and requests for more information
  • Counterparty, authority or court workload
  • Interim decision, appeal or enforcement

A useful timeline separates controllable and external stages and reserves time for appeal or additional-document requests.

Key risks and common mistakes

  • Filing only an ordinary copy of the foreign judgment
  • No proof of service or finality
  • Confusing recognition with enforcement
  • Delaying asset tracing or security

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This page was editorially reviewed on 17 July 2026. Before a filing, transaction or dispute, verify the effective date, transitional rule, current form and official fee.

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