Florida New Business Filings — April 15, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · 3,271 new business registrations
On April 15, 2026, Florida's Department of State registered 3,271 new business filings, marking a 7.7% decline from the previous day's 3,544 registrations. Miami continued to lead all cities with 356 filings, followed by Orlando (182) and St. Petersburg (157). Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing mix at 85.8% of all registrations, reflecting the continued preference for this business structure among Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Cleaning services emerged as the top business keyword with 64 filings, followed by 'care' (52 filings), suggesting a surge in personal and professional service startups.
- Miami's 356 filings represent a commanding 10.9% share of statewide activity, more than double Orlando's volume.
- LLCs accounted for 2,808 of 3,271 filings (85.8%), while all other entity types combined represented less than 15% of daily registrations.
- Home-related businesses appear in high demand, with 'home,' 'property,' and 'properties' collectively appearing in at least 96 business registrations.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,808 | 85.8% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 267 | 8.2% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 111 | 3.4% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 50 | 1.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 31 | 0.9% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 356 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 182 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 157 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 124 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 107 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 52 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 50 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 46 |
| 9 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 45 |
| 10 | CAPE CORAL | 42 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 53 |
Trends
Florida business registrations declined 7.7% compared to April 14, 2026, dropping from 3,544 filings to 3,271 filings. While this represents a pullback from the previous day's activity, filing volumes remain robust. The shift may reflect typical mid-week variation in submission patterns rather than a fundamental change in business formation momentum.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on April 15?
Miami led all Florida cities with 356 new filings, followed by Orlando (182), St. Petersburg (157), Tampa (124), and Jacksonville (107). These five cities accounted for over half of statewide registrations on this date.
What type of business entity was most popular on April 15, 2026?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 2,808 filings, representing 85.8% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 267 filings (8.2%).
What kinds of businesses were entrepreneurs registering on April 15?
Cleaning services led the trending keywords with 64 business names, followed by 'care' (52), 'home' (43), and 'logistics' (38). Service-oriented, health-related, and property management businesses showed particular strength in new registrations.