Florida New Business Filings — May 15, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 2,961 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,961 new business filings on May 15, 2026, marking a notable pullback in registration activity. The decline reflects an 8.9% decrease compared to the prior period's 3,250 filings. Miami maintained its position as the dominant filing hub with 353 registrations, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) continued to dominate the filing landscape at 82.4% of all registrations.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count (353) significantly outpaced the second-place St. Petersburg (166), representing more than double the activity in Florida's largest metropolitan area.
- Service-oriented businesses dominated naming conventions, with 'ventures' (39), 'investments' (38), and 'cleaning' (36) emerging as the top three business keywords, suggesting strong entrepreneurial activity in the services and professional sectors.
- LLCs accounted for over 8 in 10 filings, while traditional corporations (domestic and foreign combined) represented just 12.6% of all registrations filed.
- Real estate and transportation-related businesses showed sustained interest, with keywords like 'property,' 'real,' 'estate,' 'auto,' and 'transportation' collectively appearing in over 100 business names.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,440 | 82.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 347 | 11.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 109 | 3.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 27 | 0.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 27 | 0.9% |
| DOMLP | 9 | 0.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 353 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 166 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 155 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 112 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 77 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 51 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 50 |
| 8 | KISSIMMEE | 50 |
| 9 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 47 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 44 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 38 |
Trends
New business filings declined 8.9% compared to May 14's 3,250 registrations, suggesting a modest cooling in daily filing velocity. This represents a meaningful but not unprecedented fluctuation in the daily registration cycle, which typically experiences minor variations day-to-day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on May 15, 2026?
Miami led all cities with 353 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (166), Orlando (155), and Tampa (112). These four cities accounted for approximately 38% of all state filings for the day.
What type of business structure was most popular in Florida registrations?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 2,440 filings (82.4% of total), while Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 347 filings (11.7%).
What kinds of businesses were filing in Florida on this date?
Service-oriented and investment businesses led filing activity, with 'ventures' (39 filings), 'investments' (38), and 'cleaning' (36) as the most common business name keywords. Real estate and transportation sectors also showed strong filing activity.