Florida New Business Filings — May 22, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026 · 3,021 new business registrations
On May 22, 2026, Florida processed 3,021 new business registrations, marking a 12.5% decline from the previous day's 3,454 filings. Miami dominated regional activity with 317 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (170) and Orlando (136). Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for the vast majority at 81.7% of all filings, reflecting entrepreneurs' strong preference for this business structure.
Highlights
- Miami's filing volume (317) exceeded the next four cities combined, underscoring South Florida's continued dominance in Florida's startup ecosystem.
- Home-related services and cleaning businesses led keyword trends with 44 and 42 mentions respectively, suggesting sustained demand in residential service sectors.
- LLCs remain the overwhelming choice for new registrants at 2,467 filings (81.7%), while traditional corporations account for only 10.5% of filings.
- The day-over-day decline of 433 filings represents a notable pullback from May 21's elevated activity, though remains within typical daily variance.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,467 | 81.7% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 316 | 10.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 108 | 3.6% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 82 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 39 | 1.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.2% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 317 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 170 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 136 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 127 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 101 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 55 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 54 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 51 |
| 9 | WEST PALM BEACH | 49 |
| 10 | SARASOTA | 47 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 39 |
Trends
Florida's business registration activity declined 12.5% compared to May 21, with filings dropping from 3,454 to 3,021. This represents a natural correction after the previous day's elevated filing volume and suggests some daily volatility in entrepreneurial activity patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on May 22?
Miami led significantly with 317 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (170), Orlando (136), Tampa (127), and Jacksonville (101). These five cities accounted for approximately 55% of all state filings.
What type of business structure did most Florida entrepreneurs choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 2,467 filings representing 81.7% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were distant second at 10.5% with 316 filings.
What business sectors showed the strongest keyword presence in today's filings?
Home-related services led with 44 mentions, followed by cleaning (42) and construction (35). Property and real estate terms appeared frequently, with 'capital,' 'ventures,' and 'property' each appearing 30+ times in filing names.