Florida New Business Filings — May 20, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3,003 new business registrations
On May 20, 2026, Florida processed 3,003 new business filings, a slight decline of 0.9% from the prior day's 3,029 filings. Miami maintained its position as the dominant registration hub with 332 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (154) and Orlando (144). Florida Limited Liability Companies continue to dominate the filing landscape, representing 88.9% of all registrations filed today.
Highlights
- Cleaning services emerged as the most common business keyword in today's filings with 49 registrations, followed by home-related businesses (41) and care services (38), reflecting strong demand in consumer and service sectors.
- Miami's 332 registrations account for approximately 11% of today's total filings, underscoring the city's continued dominance in Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Investment and capital-focused business names appeared 32 and 31 times respectively, suggesting heightened interest in venture-backed and investment-oriented startups.
- LLCs maintain overwhelming market share at 88.9% of filings (2,670 entities), while traditional corporation formations represent only 5.9% of today's registrations combined.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,670 | 88.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 149 | 5.0% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 125 | 4.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 28 | 0.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 19 | 0.6% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
| AGENT | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 332 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 154 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 144 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 119 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 88 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 50 |
| 7 | NAPLES | 49 |
| 8 | BOCA RATON | 48 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 46 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 45 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 41 |
Trends
Today's filing count of 3,003 represents a marginal 0.9% decrease compared to May 19's total of 3,029 filings, indicating a stable but slightly softer registration environment. Despite the minor decline, the consistent filing volume near the 3,000-registration mark suggests sustained entrepreneurial momentum in Florida throughout this period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities are driving new business registrations in Florida today?
Miami leads significantly with 332 new filings on May 20, 2026, accounting for roughly one in ten registrations. St. Petersburg (154) and Orlando (144) are the next most active cities, with Tampa (119) and Jacksonville (88) rounding out the top five.
What types of businesses are being registered most frequently?
Cleaning services top the keyword list with 49 registrations, followed by home-related (41) and care services (38). Construction (37), property management (30 and 24 respectively), and logistics (31) also show strong registration activity, indicating robust demand across service, real estate, and transportation sectors.
What is the most common business structure filed today?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominate with 2,670 filings representing 88.9% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations are a distant second at 5.0% (149 filings), with all other entity types comprising less than 2% of today's total.