Florida New Business Filings — May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3,658 new business registrations
Florida business registrations surged to 3,658 filings on May 13, 2026, marking an 11.9% increase compared to the previous day's 3,268 registrations. Miami dominated the filing activity with 437 new businesses, nearly double the second-place Orlando at 197 filings. Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for 84.9% of all filings, reinforcing their continued dominance as the preferred business structure for new entrepreneurs in the state.
Highlights
- Miami's 437 filings represent a commanding 11.9% of total state registrations, establishing the city as Florida's undisputed business formation hub.
- Service-oriented and home-based business keywords dominate filings, with 'cleaning' (58), 'home' (50), and 'care' (49) leading the keyword analysis—signaling strong demand for service sector entrepreneurship.
- LLCs maintain overwhelming preference among filers at 84.9%, while traditional profit corporations capture only 9.0% of registrations, reflecting modern business structuring trends.
- The top 10 cities account for 1,283 filings, or 35.1% of the statewide total, indicating significant geographic concentration of new business activity in Florida's major metropolitan areas.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 3,104 | 84.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 331 | 9.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 93 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 91 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 30 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 8 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 437 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 197 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 181 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 132 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 104 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 80 |
| 7 | WEST PALM BEACH | 54 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 51 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 49 |
| 10 | NAPLES | 48 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 49 |
Trends
Florida business filings rebounded strongly on May 13, climbing 11.9% from May 12's total of 3,268 registrations. This upward trajectory suggests renewed momentum in new business formation after the previous day's decline, potentially reflecting mid-week filing patterns or positive business sentiment in the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on May 13, 2026?
Miami led all cities with 437 new filings, followed by Orlando (197), St. Petersburg (181), and Tampa (132). These four cities accounted for 947 of the day's 3,658 total registrations.
What type of business structure was most popular for new Florida filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 3,104 filings representing 84.9% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 9.0% (331 filings).
What business keywords appeared most frequently in new Florida registrations?
Service and home-based business keywords led the analysis: 'cleaning' (58 mentions), 'home' (50), 'care' (49), 'investments' (49), and 'capital' (46), indicating strong entrepreneurial interest in service industries and investment vehicles.