Florida New Business Filings — April 28, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3,011 new business registrations
Florida processed 3,011 new business registrations on April 28, 2026, continuing positive momentum with a 5.2% increase from the prior period's 2,863 filings. Miami dominated activity with 366 filings, followed by Orlando (162) and St. Petersburg (148). Limited Liability Companies comprised the overwhelming majority at 84.9% of all filings, reflecting entrepreneurs' preference for this business structure.
Highlights
- Miami's 366 registrations represented more than double the filings of the second-place city (Orlando with 162), underscoring South Florida's dominance in new business formation.
- Home and care services drove keyword activity, appearing in 51 and 50 business names respectively, suggesting strong demand in residential services and healthcare sectors.
- LLCs accounted for 2,557 of 3,011 filings—a commanding 84.9% market share—indicating this entity type remains the default choice for Florida entrepreneurs.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,557 | 84.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 285 | 9.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 69 | 2.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 67 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 28 | 0.9% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 366 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 162 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 148 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 124 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 85 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 56 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 48 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 45 |
| 9 | BOCA RATON | 44 |
| 10 | NAPLES | 42 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 52 |
Trends
Florida's new business registrations climbed to 3,011 filings on April 28, representing a 5.2% uptick from the previous day's 2,863 registrations. This steady growth pattern suggests continued entrepreneurial activity heading into the final week of April.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities led in new business filings on April 28?
Miami led significantly with 366 filings, followed by Orlando (162), St. Petersburg (148), and Tampa (124). These four cities accounted for roughly 43% of all filings statewide.
What business types are Florida entrepreneurs choosing?
Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated with 2,557 filings (84.9%), followed distantly by Domestic Profit Corporations (285 filings, 9.5%). All other entity types combined represented less than 6% of filings.
What industries or business focuses are trending in new Florida registrations?
Home-based services and care businesses led keyword trends, with 'home' appearing 51 times and 'care' 50 times in business names. Property-related terms ('property,' 'properties,' 'estate,' 'realty') collectively appeared over 109 times, reflecting real estate's significance in new filings.