Florida New Business Filings — April 27, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026 · 2,863 new business registrations
New business filings in Florida surged to 2,863 registrations on April 27, 2026, marking a dramatic 249.1% increase from the previous period's 820 filings. Miami led all cities with 346 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (149) and Orlando (131). Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing mix at 80.9% of all submissions, with real estate and service-oriented keywords driving much of the activity.
Highlights
- Miami accounted for 12.1% of all state filings today, more than double the combined total of the next two largest cities (St. Petersburg and Orlando).
- Real estate terminology dominated business naming conventions, with 'property,' 'properties,' and 'realty' appearing in 77 filings combined, signaling strong investor activity in Florida's real estate sector.
- The 249.1% day-over-day surge represents exceptional growth, nearly tripling the previous period's volume in a single reporting period.
- Home-based and service businesses showed strong momentum, with 'home,' 'cleaning,' and 'care' among the top five most-used keywords in company names.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,316 | 80.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 342 | 11.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 98 | 3.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 79 | 2.8% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 24 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 346 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 149 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 131 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 101 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 80 |
| 6 | WEST PALM BEACH | 50 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 50 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 49 |
| 9 | HOLLYWOOD | 47 |
| 10 | SARASOTA | 42 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 53 |
Trends
Florida experienced explosive growth in new business registrations on April 27, jumping 249.1% compared to April 26's 820 filings. This substantial single-day surge suggests either a backlog of pending filings being processed or a significant uptick in genuine entrepreneurial activity across the state. The consistency of Miami's dominance and the prevalence of real estate-focused keywords indicate ongoing structural trends in Florida's emerging business landscape.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on April 27, 2026?
Miami led with 346 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (149), Orlando (131), Tampa (101), and Jacksonville (80). These five cities accounted for 707 of the 2,863 total filings.
What type of business entity was most popular in today's filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 2,316 filings representing 80.9% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 11.9% (342 filings).
What business themes appeared most frequently in company names today?
Real estate and property-related terms were prominent, with 'home' (42 filings), 'capital' (38), and 'property' (35) leading the keyword analysis. Service and care businesses also showed strength, with 'cleaning' (34) and 'care' (31) in the top six.