Florida New Business Filings — April 17, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026 · 3,541 new business registrations
New business registrations in Florida reached 3,541 filings on April 17, 2026, marking an 8.0% increase from the previous day's 3,279 submissions. Miami continued its dominance as the entrepreneurial hub with 404 filings, followed by Orlando and St. Petersburg. Limited Liability Companies accounted for the vast majority of registrations at 86.6%, while service-oriented businesses—particularly cleaning, care, and home-based operations—drove the most popular business naming conventions.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count of 404 represents 11.4% of all daily registrations, underscoring the city's outsized role in Florida's business formation landscape.
- The 'cleaning' keyword appeared 62 times in business names, significantly outpacing other sectors and suggesting strong entrepreneurial activity in the service and maintenance space.
- Florida LLCs dominated filings at 3,065 registrations (86.6%), while traditional profit corporations comprised only 7.3% of new business formations.
- The 8.0% day-over-day increase is substantial compared to yesterday's modest growth, indicating accelerating business registration momentum mid-April.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 3,065 | 86.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 259 | 7.3% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 122 | 3.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 79 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 13 | 0.4% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 404 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 178 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 150 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 145 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 80 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 78 |
| 7 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 62 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 60 |
| 9 | SARASOTA | 52 |
| 10 | BOCA RATON | 51 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 44 |
Trends
April 17 showed robust momentum compared to April 16, with filings climbing 8.0% from 3,279 to 3,541 registrations. This acceleration suggests growing entrepreneurial confidence and activity heading into the latter half of April. The uptick reverses the trend of minimal daily fluctuations and represents one of the stronger single-day growth rates observed this period.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities had the most new business filings on April 17, 2026?
Miami led significantly with 404 filings, followed by Orlando (178), St. Petersburg (150), and Tampa (145). These four cities accounted for roughly 40% of all state registrations.
What type of business entity was most popular on April 17?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 3,065 filings, representing 86.6% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were the distant second at 259 filings (7.3%).
What business sectors or keywords dominated new filings?
Service-oriented keywords led the data, with 'cleaning' appearing 62 times, followed by 'care' (50), 'home' (45), and 'capital' (45). Logistics and transportation also showed strength with 36 and 35 mentions respectively.