Florida New Business Filings — April 19, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 · 854 new business registrations
On April 19, 2026, Florida registered 854 new business filings, marking a marginal 0.5% decrease from the prior day's 858 filings. St. Petersburg led all municipalities with 94 registrations, followed by Miami with 80 filings. Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing landscape, comprising 90.2% of all registrations, while service-oriented and property-related businesses continued to show strong activity.
Highlights
- St. Petersburg significantly outpaced Miami by 14 filings (94 vs. 80), solidifying its position as Florida's top business registration hub on this date.
- Cleaning and capital-related ventures tied as the most frequently cited keywords in business names, each appearing 13 times among the 854 filings.
- LLCs maintained overwhelming dominance with 770 filings (90.2%), while traditional domestic profit corporations accounted for only 84 registrations (9.8%).
- Construction, logistics, and home-based service businesses emerged as prominent sectors, each referenced in 10 business filings.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 770 | 90.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 84 | 9.8% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST. PETERSBURG | 94 |
| 2 | MIAMI | 80 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 37 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 34 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 25 |
| 6 | SARASOTA | 18 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 14 |
| 8 | HOMESTEAD | 14 |
| 9 | HIALEAH | 13 |
| 10 | NAPLES | 13 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 12 |
Trends
Florida's new business filing activity remained remarkably stable, declining just 0.5% compared to April 18, 2026 (858 prior filings). This minimal fluctuation suggests consistent entrepreneurial momentum in the state despite the slight day-over-day softness. The near-flat trend indicates sustained demand for business formation across major metropolitan centers.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most new business registrations on April 19, 2026?
St. Petersburg led all Florida municipalities with 94 new business filings, followed by Miami with 80 registrations.
What type of business structure was most popular on April 19, 2026?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 770 filings, representing 90.2% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations accounted for only 84 filings (9.8%).
What business keywords appeared most frequently in new filings on this date?
Cleaning and capital-related businesses tied for the top spot with 13 filings each, followed by home, studio, logistics, construction, and ventures, each appearing in 10 business names.