Florida New Business Filings — May 26, 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 2,270 new business registrations
Florida's business registration activity surged to 2,270 new filings on May 26, 2026, demonstrating robust entrepreneurial momentum across the state. Miami dominated regional activity with 261 registrations, while Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) continued their commanding market presence at 84.7% of all filings. The data reflects strong interest in service-oriented and logistics-related ventures, with 'cleaning,' 'capital,' and 'logistics' emerging as the top business naming keywords.
Highlights
- Miami's 261 filings represent more than double the combined total of the next two cities (St. Petersburg and Orlando), underscoring South Florida's continued dominance as Florida's entrepreneurial epicenter.
- LLCs captured nearly 85% of all filings (1,923), while traditional corporations (domestic and foreign combined) represented just 10.7% of new business formations.
- Service and logistics terminology dominated naming conventions, with 'cleaning' (30), 'capital' (27), and 'logistics' (25) as the top three keywords, suggesting sustained demand in contract services and supply chain sectors.
- The top 10 cities accounted for 807 filings, meaning over 64% of statewide activity was concentrated in Florida's major metropolitan areas.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,923 | 84.7% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 215 | 9.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 55 | 2.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 50 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 21 | 0.9% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| DOMLP | 3 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 261 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 112 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 107 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 85 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 65 |
| 6 | NAPLES | 40 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 38 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 34 |
| 9 | FORT MYERS | 33 |
| 10 | BOCA RATON | 32 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 35 |
Trends
This is a new reporting period with no prior equivalent data available for comparison. The 2,270 filings represent a baseline measurement for May 26, 2026 business registration activity. Future daily reports will enable trend analysis against this established benchmark.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure do most new Florida registrations use?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominate, representing 1,923 filings or 84.7% of all registrations on May 26. This is followed distantly by Domestic Profit Corporations at 9.5% (215 filings).
Which Florida cities saw the most new business filings today?
Miami led significantly with 261 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (112) and Orlando (107). Together, the top 10 cities accounted for 807 registrations.
What industries or business types are registering most frequently?
Service-oriented businesses dominate naming trends, with 'cleaning' (30 mentions), 'capital' (27), and 'logistics' (25) as the top three keywords. Health, wellness, and property-related terms also appear prominently, suggesting diverse entrepreneurial activity across service, healthcare, and real estate sectors.