Florida New Business Filings — April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · 3,544 new business registrations
Florida recorded 3,544 new business filings on April 14, 2026, representing a substantial 44.4% increase compared to the previous period's 2,455 filings. Miami dominated registration activity with 394 filings, followed by Orlando (178) and St. Petersburg (155). The overwhelmingly preferred business structure was the Florida Limited Liability Company, accounting for 83.8% of all filings.
Highlights
- Miami accounted for 11.1% of all daily filings—more than double the second-place city Orlando. The top 5 cities combined represent 776 filings, or 21.9% of the state total.
- Cleaning services emerged as the most common business keyword with 54 filings, followed by property-related terms. Real estate and service sector keywords dominate the filing landscape.
- Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represent the overwhelming majority at 2,971 filings (83.8%), while traditional Domestic Profit Corporations account for just 10.3% of registrations.
- The 44.4% surge from the prior period signals notably stronger entrepreneurial activity, with nearly 1,090 additional filings compared to the previous day's baseline.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,971 | 83.8% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 365 | 10.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 84 | 2.4% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 78 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 41 | 1.2% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 394 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 178 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 155 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 140 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 109 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 61 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 58 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 56 |
| 9 | NAPLES | 52 |
| 10 | KISSIMMEE | 48 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 71 |
Trends
New business registrations surged 44.4% compared to the previous reporting period, jumping from 2,455 filings to 3,544—a gain of approximately 1,089 registrations. This significant uptick suggests accelerated business formation activity in Florida, potentially driven by seasonal factors or market conditions in mid-April 2026.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure do most Florida entrepreneurs choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominate with 2,971 filings representing 83.8% of all registrations on April 14, 2026. Domestic Profit Corporations are the distant second choice at 365 filings (10.3%).
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on April 14?
Miami led significantly with 394 filings, followed by Orlando (178), St. Petersburg (155), Tampa (140), and Jacksonville (109). Miami alone accounted for over 11% of the day's total filings.
What types of businesses are Floridians registering most?
Service-oriented and property-related businesses dominate. The top keywords are 'cleaning' (54 filings), 'property' (45), 'home' (41), and 'construction' (40), reflecting strong interest in residential and commercial service sectors.