Florida New Business Filings — May 8, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 · 2,593 new business registrations
On May 8, 2026, Florida processed 2,593 new business registrations, marking a notable decline of 15.1% from the prior period's 3,055 filings. Miami led all cities with 307 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg with 204 filings. Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing types, accounting for 83.1% of all new registrations, while service-oriented businesses—particularly in cleaning, home care, and property management—showed strong filing momentum.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count (307) significantly outpaced the second-place St. Petersburg (204), representing nearly 50% more registrations and reinforcing South Florida's position as Florida's primary business formation hub.
- Service and property-related keywords dominated business filings, with 'cleaning' (43), 'home' (39), and 'care' (32) appearing most frequently—suggesting robust entrepreneurial activity in the residential services sector.
- LLCs maintained overwhelming dominance with 2,156 filings (83.1%), while all other entity types combined represented just 16.9% of registrations, indicating strong preference for pass-through tax structures.
- The top 5 cities (Miami, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa) accounted for 793 filings, representing approximately 30.6% of the state's daily business formation activity.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,156 | 83.1% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 272 | 10.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 79 | 3.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 65 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 18 | 0.7% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 307 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 204 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 114 |
| 4 | JACKSONVILLE | 86 |
| 5 | TAMPA | 82 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 46 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 39 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 36 |
| 9 | WEST PALM BEACH | 36 |
| 10 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 34 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 42 |
Trends
New business filings declined 15.1% compared to May 7, 2026, dropping from 3,055 to 2,593 registrations. This represents a moderate contraction in daily filing velocity. While the decline is notable, it may reflect normal day-to-day fluctuation rather than a sustained downward trend in Florida's business formation activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most new business registrations on May 8, 2026?
Miami led all Florida cities with 307 new business filings on May 8, 2026, significantly ahead of St. Petersburg in second place with 204 registrations.
What type of business entity was most commonly registered?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated filings with 2,156 registrations, representing 83.1% of all new businesses filed on this date. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 272 filings (10.5%).
What business sectors showed the strongest filing activity?
Service-oriented businesses led filing activity, with 'cleaning' (43 filings), 'home' (39), and 'care' (32) being the most common keywords in business names, indicating strong entrepreneurial interest in residential and property services.