Florida New Business Filings — May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 3,029 new business registrations
Florida recorded 3,029 new business filings on May 19, 2026, representing a strong 15.9% increase compared to the previous day's 2,613 filings. Miami continues to lead all cities with 342 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg and Orlando. The filings are dominated by Limited Liability Companies, which account for 83.2% of all registrations, reflecting the structural preference among new Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Service-oriented businesses dominate today's filings, with 'cleaning,' 'care,' and 'home' appearing as the top three keywords, suggesting robust demand in the residential and personal services sector.
- Miami's registration count of 342 filings is nearly double that of the second-place city (St. Petersburg with 193), cementing South Florida's continued dominance in new business formation.
- LLCs comprised over 5 out of every 6 filings today (83.2%), while traditional domestic profit corporations accounted for just 9.9% of registrations.
- Investment-related keywords ('capital,' 'ventures,' 'investments') collectively appeared in 94 business filings, indicating sustained investor activity across the state.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,519 | 83.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 299 | 9.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 112 | 3.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 75 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 21 | 0.7% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 342 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 193 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 139 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 110 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 85 |
| 6 | WEST PALM BEACH | 56 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 51 |
| 8 | HOMESTEAD | 46 |
| 9 | HIALEAH | 42 |
| 10 | KISSIMMEE | 41 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 47 |
Trends
Today's filing volume of 3,029 marks a notable acceleration from May 18's 2,613 registrations, with the 15.9% day-over-day increase suggesting growing momentum in Florida's business formation activity. This positive trajectory indicates sustained entrepreneurial confidence heading into the latter part of May.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure are Florida entrepreneurs choosing most often?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominate the market, accounting for 2,519 of the 3,029 filings on May 19, or 83.2% of all registrations. This is followed distantly by Domestic Profit Corporations at 9.9%.
Which Florida cities are seeing the most new business registrations?
Miami leads significantly with 342 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (193), Orlando (139), Tampa (110), and Jacksonville (85). These five cities account for the majority of statewide registration activity.
What industries or business types are most popular in today's filings?
Service-based businesses dominate, with 'cleaning' (41 filings), 'care' (40), and 'home' (38) as the top keywords. Construction and investment-related ventures also show strong activity, with 'construction' appearing in 33 filings and investment-related terms in 82 combined filings.