Florida New Business Filings — May 12, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3,268 new business registrations
On May 12, 2026, Florida registered 3,268 new business filings, representing an 8.5% decline from the previous day's 3,573 registrations. Miami continued to lead all cities with 361 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (204) and Orlando (158). Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for the vast majority of filings at 86.4%, reflecting entrepreneurs' preference for this business structure.
Highlights
- Miami's dominance is pronounced: the city alone generated 361 filings, nearly 11% of the statewide total—more than double the third-ranked city (Orlando with 158).
- Home-related businesses surge the keyword rankings, with 'home' appearing 56 times in business names, followed closely by 'care' and 'cleaning' (49 each), suggesting strong activity in home services and healthcare sectors.
- LLCs continue their overwhelming preference: 2,823 filings (86.4%) chose the LLC structure, while traditional corporations accounted for only 8.2% combined (Domestic and Foreign Profit).
- Real estate and property-focused ventures remain prominent, with 'property' (41), 'properties' (31), 'real' (23), and 'estate' (23) all ranking in the top 20 keywords, indicating sustained investor interest.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,823 | 86.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 259 | 7.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 80 | 2.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 58 | 1.8% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 43 | 1.3% |
| DOMLP | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 361 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 204 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 158 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 137 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 98 |
| 6 | NAPLES | 52 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 51 |
| 8 | HIALEAH | 47 |
| 9 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 47 |
| 10 | ST PETERSBURG | 43 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 52 |
Trends
Florida's business registration activity retreated modestly on May 12, declining 8.5% from May 11's elevated 3,573 filings. While this represents a pullback from the previous day's strong momentum, the 3,268 registrations still demonstrate robust entrepreneurial activity in the state. The downward adjustment suggests a normalization after the prior period's exceptional performance rather than a concerning market trend.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on May 12, 2026?
Miami led significantly with 361 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (204), Orlando (158), Tampa (137), and Jacksonville (98). These five cities accounted for over 1,000 of the day's 3,268 total registrations.
What types of businesses are Florida entrepreneurs registering?
Home services and healthcare dominate the business landscape, with 'home' (56), 'care' (49), and 'cleaning' (49) as the top keywords. Real estate and construction also show strong activity, with keywords like 'property,' 'real estate,' and 'construction' all ranking in the top 20.
What is the most popular business structure in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly lead the market, representing 2,823 filings or 86.4% of all registrations on May 12. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 7.9% (259 filings).