Florida New Business Filings — May 6, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 3,677 new business registrations
On May 6, 2026, Florida saw 3,677 new business filings, marking a modest 2.8% uptick from the prior period's 3,577 registrations. The day's activity was heavily concentrated in South Florida, with Miami dominating at 390 filings—nearly 40% higher than the second-ranked city. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) continue to be the overwhelmingly preferred business structure, comprising 88.6% of all filings.
Highlights
- Miami's 390 filings represent a dominant share of daily activity, followed distantly by St. Petersburg (243) and Orlando (180). The gap between Miami and other cities underscores South Florida's status as the state's entrepreneurial hub.
- Home-related services dominate the vocabulary of new businesses, with 'home' (67 mentions) and 'cleaning' (65 mentions) leading all keywords, suggesting strong demand for residential services.
- Florida LLCs accounted for 3,257 filings (88.6%), while traditional corporations of all types combined for just 8.4%, demonstrating entrepreneurs' preference for flexible, protective business structures.
- Property-related keywords ('property,' 'properties,' and 'real estate' concepts) appear prominently in the top 20, indicating robust real estate and property management sector activity.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 3,257 | 88.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 224 | 6.1% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 109 | 3.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 51 | 1.4% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 32 | 0.9% |
| DOMLP | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 390 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 243 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 180 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 154 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 92 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 64 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 59 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 59 |
| 9 | NAPLES | 58 |
| 10 | KISSIMMEE | 49 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 57 |
Trends
Florida's filing momentum remains positive, with a 2.8% increase over the prior period. While this represents slower growth than the previous day's 7.9% jump, the consistent upward trajectory suggests sustained entrepreneurial activity heading into mid-May.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on May 6?
Miami led significantly with 390 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (243), Orlando (180), Tampa (154), and Jacksonville (92). These five cities accounted for the majority of statewide filings.
What type of business structure was most popular?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 3,257 filings (88.6% of total). Domestic Profit Corporations came a distant second at 224 filings (6.1%).
What industries or business types are entrepreneurs registering?
Home and cleaning services lead by a wide margin, with 'home' and 'cleaning' appearing in 67 and 65 business names respectively. Property-related ventures, construction, and logistics also show strong presence in the filing data.