Florida New Business Filings — May 16, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 777 new business registrations
On May 16, 2026, Florida processed 777 new business filings, representing a significant contraction in registration activity. Limited Liability Companies dominated the filings, accounting for 91.1% of all registrations with 708 submissions. Miami emerged as the clear leader among Florida cities, capturing 92 filings—more than double the second-place Orlando with 45 registrations. The filing portfolio reflects a diverse range of business interests, with care services, logistics, and real estate investments appearing prominently in company naming conventions.
Highlights
- Miami's dominance is striking: 92 filings represent nearly 12% of the day's total activity, significantly outpacing all other Florida cities.
- LLCs remain the overwhelming choice for new business formation, comprising over 91% of all filings compared to just 8.8% for domestic profit corporations.
- Real estate and property-related keywords appear frequently in business names—'property', 'properties', 'estate', 'house', and 'investment' combined account for substantial naming activity.
- Service-oriented terminology leads keyword frequency, with 'care' and 'service' each appearing 11 times in company names, suggesting strong demand in service sectors.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 708 | 91.1% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 68 | 8.8% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 92 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 45 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 43 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 30 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 17 |
| 6 | KISSIMMEE | 16 |
| 7 | SARASOTA | 13 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 13 |
| 9 | BOCA RATON | 11 |
| 10 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 10 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 14 |
Trends
May 16, 2026 shows a sharp decline from the previous period, with filings down 73.8% compared to May 15's 2,961 registrations. This represents a dramatic single-day drop of 2,184 filings, suggesting either cyclical reporting patterns or a temporary slowdown in new business formation activity.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city had the most new business filings on May 16, 2026?
Miami led by a substantial margin with 92 new business filings, followed by Orlando (45 filings) and St. Petersburg (43 filings).
What type of business entity was most commonly filed?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated, representing 708 of 777 total filings or 91.1% of all registrations for the day.
What business sectors showed the strongest activity?
Care services, general business services, logistics, and real estate/property investment emerged as the most popular sectors based on keyword frequency in business names.