Florida New Business Filings — May 7, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3,055 new business registrations
Florida recorded 3,055 new business filings on May 7, 2026, representing a significant decline of 16.9% compared to the previous period's 3,677 registrations. Miami continued to dominate filing activity with 316 registrations, followed by Orlando and Tampa. Limited Liability Companies remained the dominant structure, accounting for 82.3% of all filings, while service-oriented businesses—particularly in cleaning and home services—led keyword trends.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count (316) exceeds the combined total of the next four cities (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg), underscoring South Florida's outsized role in Florida's business formation landscape.
- Cleaning-related businesses topped keyword rankings with 46 mentions, narrowly edging out 'home' (45 filings), suggesting a robust market for home and commercial cleaning services.
- The 16.9% day-over-day decline marks the sharpest pullback in filing activity observed in recent reporting periods, warranting close monitoring for broader economic indicators.
- Construction and capital-related business names each appeared 42 times, indicating strong interest in real estate development and investment-focused ventures.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,514 | 82.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 316 | 10.3% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 110 | 3.6% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 80 | 2.6% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 35 | 1.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 316 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 170 |
| 3 | TAMPA | 135 |
| 4 | JACKSONVILLE | 104 |
| 5 | ST. PETERSBURG | 63 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 55 |
| 7 | KISSIMMEE | 54 |
| 8 | HIALEAH | 50 |
| 9 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 48 |
| 10 | HOLLYWOOD | 44 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 38 |
Trends
New business filings declined sharply on May 7, dropping 16.9% from May 6's total of 3,677 registrations. This represents a notable reversal from the modest growth trajectory seen in the previous day's reporting period. The pullback may reflect mid-week fluctuations in filing patterns or broader market sentiment shifts.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure is most popular in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominate the market, accounting for 2,514 filings or 82.3% of all registrations on May 7. Domestic Profit Corporations rank a distant second at 10.3% of filings.
Which Florida cities are seeing the most new business formation?
Miami leads significantly with 316 new filings, followed by Orlando (170), Tampa (135), Jacksonville (104), and St. Petersburg (63). Together, these five cities account for a substantial portion of statewide filing activity.
What industries or business types are entrepreneurs starting in Florida?
Service-based businesses dominate, with 'cleaning' (46 mentions), 'home' (45), and 'construction' (42) appearing most frequently in business names. Health and care-related services also show strong interest with 33 and 32 mentions respectively.