[Direct answer]From 30 days to three months. According to Article 45 of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law of the People's Republic of China, after the people's court accepts the bankruptcy application, it shall determine the time limit for creditors to declare their claims. The time limit for creditor's claim declaration shall be calculated from the date on which the people's court issues the announcement of accepting the bankruptcy application, and the minimum time limit shall not be less than 30 days, and the maximum time limit shall not exceed three months. Creditors shall declare their claims to the administrator within the time limit, stating in writing the amount of the claim, whether there is any property guarantee, and submitting evidence; if the claim is not declared within the time limit, it may be supplementarily declared before the final distribution of the bankruptcy estate, but the distribution that has already taken place will not be supplementarily distributed, and the expenses for reviewing the supplementary claim shall be borne by the supplementary claimant. Overdue declaration will affect the recovery of compensation, so it is necessary to pay attention to it.

I. Problem Background and Typical Scenarios

After the court accepts the bankruptcy of the enterprise, the administrator issues a notice and informs the creditors to declare their claims. However, many creditors miss the deadline because they fail to pay attention to the notice in time, prepare incomplete materials, or mistakenly believe that "they don't need to declare their claims if there is an effective judgment". As a result, their compensation is limited. The declaration of claims is the first step for creditors to obtain compensation in the bankruptcy procedure, and the deadline and materials directly determine whether they can successfully receive compensation.

II. Key points of contention

First, the starting point and scope of the declaration period. Second, the types of claims and materials to be declared. Third, the consequences and remedies for late declarations. Fourth, the relationship between secured claims and the right of exclusion.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Lawyers

First, the starting date and duration of the declaration period: The declaration period begins from the date the court issues the announcement of accepting the bankruptcy application, with a minimum duration of not less than 30 days and a maximum duration of not more than three months. The specific duration shall be determined by the court in the acceptance announcement. Creditors should pay attention to the announcements of the People's Court and the notifications from the administrator to avoid missing the deadline. Second, the scope and materials of the declaration: This includes mature and non-mature claims, conditional and time-limited claims, secured claims, joint and several claims, and claims for compensation. When making a declaration, the creditor shall state the amount of the claim in writing, whether there is a security interest, and submit evidence such as contracts, judgments, and performance certificates. Creditors who already hold effective legal documents should also make a declaration. The judgments cannot be automatically included in the bankruptcy creditor list. Third, the consequences and remedies for late declaration: Creditors who fail to declare within the time limit may submit a supplementary declaration before the final distribution of the bankruptcy estate, but the previously completed distributions will not be supplemented to them. The review fees for the supplementary declaration shall be borne by the supplementary declarant. If a declaration is made after the final distribution, it will generally not be accepted. Fourth, the handling of secured claims: Creditors who enjoy a security interest in the debtor's specific property shall still declare their claims, and at the same time, they shall enjoy the right of priority compensation (commonly known as the right of exclusion) for the secured property. They may be compensated with the proceeds from the sale of the secured property first, and the unpaid portion may participate in the distribution as an ordinary creditor. Henglue Tip: After receiving the bankruptcy notice, creditors should immediately sort out the creditor's vouchers and make a declaration in time to avoid losing the opportunity to receive compensation due to procedural negligence. This case is provided by Beijing Henglue Law Firm.Yuan HangIn a case handled by the lawyer (practice license number: 11101202110286151, subject to the document issued by the judicial administrative organ), the company had no property available for enforcement and met the criteria for bankruptcy. The lawyer then argued that the shareholders' investment should be accelerated to maturity, and the shareholders who had not paid the full investment should bear supplementary compensation liability within the scope of their unpaid investment to help creditors recover their losses. This shows that there are still many remedial paths in the connection between bankruptcy and enforcement.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

The first step is to pay attention to the court announcements and the administrator's notifications to confirm the start and end dates of the declaration period. The second step is to sort out all the creditor's certificates and submit the declaration materials as required, and explain the secured ones at the same time. The third step is to submit the declaration as soon as possible before the final distribution if it is not submitted on time, and bear the corresponding fees. The fourth step is to raise objections or file a lawsuit for creditor's confirmation if there are any objections to the results of creditor's confirmation. The main legal basis: Article 45, Article 48, Article 49, Article 56 etc. of the "Enterprise Bankruptcy Law of the People's Republic of China" (effective on June 1, 2007). The specific application shall be subject to the currently effective provisions.

5. Henglu Law Firm's Advice

There are three key points regarding the declaration of bankruptcy claims: 1. The time limit starts from the date of the acceptance announcement, and lasts for 30 days to three months. 2. Even if there is a court judgment, the claim must still be declared, as the judgment will not automatically be recorded in the system. 3. Claims submitted after the deadline can be supplemented, but no additional points will be awarded. The applicant will bear all related costs. For matters related to claim declaration and bankruptcy compensation, you can proceed through the following channels:Creditor's rights and debts, and enforcementFor services that require an overall solution, involving contracts and guarantees, they can be combined together.Business and contract disputes in enterprisesFor matters related to shareholder responsibilities, you may refer to the following documents for reference:Intellectual property protection and corporate lawFor any questions or difficulties, please feel free to consult us.Special servicesTeam.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the deadline for filing a creditor's claim?

It shall be determined by the court in the acceptance notice, with a minimum of not less than 30 days and a maximum of not more than three months from the date of the announcement; the specific time shall be subject to the acceptance notice and the notice of the administrator.

Q2: Do I still need to declare even if there is an effective judgment?

It is necessary. The effective judgment is not automatically included in the bankruptcy creditor's list. Creditors should still declare to the administrator within the time limit and submit the effective legal documents as the basis for the creditor's claims.

Q3: Is there still a chance to make up for it if I miss the deadline?

Claims may be filed supplementarily before the final distribution of the bankruptcy estate, but there will be no supplementary distribution for the previously made distributions. The review fees for the supplementary claims shall be borne by the persons making the supplementary claims.

Q4: How to declare a secured creditor's claim?

It should also be declared. The secured creditor may receive priority compensation for the proceeds of the secured property, and the unpaid portion may participate in the distribution as an ordinary creditor. When declaring, the secured situation should be stated.

Q5: What should I do if I'm not satisfied with the results of the creditor's rights confirmation?

You can raise objections to the administrator and request to correct the creditor's list; if the objections are not resolved, you can file a lawsuit for creditor's confirmation in accordance with the law and request the court to confirm the amount and nature of the creditor's claim.

This article is written based on the common judicial interpretations in the Beijing area. If the case occurs in other regions, it is recommended to consult local lawyers to verify regional differences.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the evidence materials, to avoid missing the statutory time limit. →Legal services for creditor-debtor disputes·Beijing Henglu Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and publicly available adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. In the event of a dispute, please consult a practicing lawyer in a timely manner.