Acceptance and other events are distinct
| Event | What it confirms | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Petition dispatched | Documents were sent | Delivery, registration and court response |
| Petition accepted | A corresponding court order exists | Hearing and directions |
| Petition left without movement | Curable defects identified | Deadline and correction method |
| Petition found justified | Grounds reviewed and an outcome ordered | Which procedure was introduced |
| Individual declared bankrupt | A corresponding court decision exists | Asset realisation and restrictions |
| Procedure completed | A final judicial act exists | Discharge and exceptions |
The full route is explained in the individual bankruptcy stages guide. This page concerns the earlier acceptance order.
Where to find and verify the order
- Search KAD by case number or debtor identifiers.
- Match the court, name, tax identifier and parties. A matching surname alone is insufficient.
- Open the complete acceptance order, rather than relying on an event label.
- Review later acts for adjournments, further directions or the petition’s outcome.
- Save the file, record receipt and create a directions calendar.
EFRSB assists with published procedure information, but absence of an individual acceptance notice does not replace checking the court docket. Successful electronic delivery is not itself judicial acceptance.
Different hearing intervals for companies and individuals
Article 42(2) provides for an acceptance order within five days of the petition reaching the court. This does not promise automatic acceptance of any set of documents: statutory requirements and defect rules still apply.
The general Article 42(6) interval for a merits hearing is no less than 15 and no more than 30 days after the acceptance order. Individuals have the special Article 213.6(5) rule: no earlier than 15 days and no later than three months from acceptance. Do not apply the corporate interval to an individual.
Neither interval is a debt-discharge deadline. Use the actual order and later amendments, checking procedural time-calculation rules separately. Where accounts are ordered under Article 42(5), a separate five-day period runs from receipt of that production order.
What to extract from the operative part
| Working record | Details to capture |
|---|---|
| Case and petition | Number, court, debtor, petitioner and accepted filing |
| Acceptance date | From the judicial act; publication date separately |
| Hearing | Date, time, courtroom or permitted participation format |
| Directions | Who must produce which document and by when |
| Service | What must be sent to participants and proof of receipt |
| Related acts | Interim measures, later adjournments and clarifications |
🗂 Calendar outline after receiving the order
Case: …; order date: …; received: …; hearing: …; direction: …; responsible person: …; court deadline: …; preparation date: …; filing/service proof: …; latest docket check: … . Use separate rows for separate directions. A private calendar entry does not change a court deadline.
Why the acceptance date matters
Article 5 generally links current-payment status to an obligation arising after acceptance, subject to statutory exceptions. A later payment due date does not itself turn an old obligation into a current one. Identify the legal basis and when that specific obligation arose.
Hypothetical timeline: a petition is dispatched on 2 October, accepted on 6 October and the order published on 8 October. The Article 5 reference date is 6 October, rather than 2 or 8 October. That alone does not classify a disputed debt without the contract and performance records. Multiple petitions, terminations or new filings require reconstruction of the full procedural history.
See the separate corporate current-payments guide. A registered-claim deadline should not simply be calculated from receipt of the acceptance order either: identify the procedure and legally required publication.
Debtor and creditor steps before the hearing
- Petitioner: comply with directions, check attachments and any supplements and retain service proof.
- Debtor facing a creditor petition: obtain the materials, reconcile grounds, amounts, due dates and payments and prepare a supported response.
- Another creditor: identify the stage and proper participation route; joining proceedings and registering a claim are distinct.
- All participants: monitor new orders. Ordinary correspondence is not a substitute for complying with procedural directions.
Acceptance alone does not establish that all enforcement and attachments have ended. The procedure, claim type and specific orders must be examined. Individuals can consult the bailiff notification guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does acceptance mean I am already bankrupt?
No. Acceptance and a bankruptcy declaration are different judicial acts. Read the precise operative outcome.
Is upload date the acceptance date?
Not necessarily. Distinguish receipt, judicial acceptance, publication and service on a participant.
Will all debts disappear within three months?
No. Article 213.6 concerns consideration of an individual petition’s merits, not completion and discharge.
Can directions wait until just before the hearing?
No. Document directions may have separate deadlines. Follow each order and verify filing confirmation.
Sources and review date
Legal provisions checked on 24 October 2026. Future amendments not yet in force were not applied. Examples are hypothetical.
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