Florida New Business Filings — May 27, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 2,233 new business registrations
May 27, 2026 saw 2,233 new business registrations filed in Florida, reflecting a modest 1.6% decline from the previous day's 2,270 filings. Miami continued its dominance as the state's entrepreneurial hub with 285 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (135) and Orlando (108). Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for the overwhelming majority at 83.4% of all filings, underscoring the structural preference among new business founders.
Highlights
- Miami's 285 filings represent 12.8% of the day's total registrations, solidifying its position as Florida's undisputed business formation center.
- Property-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'home' (35 uses), 'property' (32 uses), and 'properties' (23 uses) appearing most frequently—indicating strong real estate and residential service sector activity.
- The filing type distribution remained heavily skewed toward LLCs, which claimed 1,863 filings compared to just 188 domestic profit corporations and 84 foreign LLCs combined.
- St. Petersburg's 135 registrations placed it as the second-most active city, suggesting growing entrepreneurial activity in the Tampa Bay region beyond Tampa itself (85 filings).
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,863 | 83.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 188 | 8.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 84 | 3.8% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 62 | 2.8% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 30 | 1.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.2% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 285 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 135 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 108 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 85 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 61 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 41 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 40 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 38 |
| 9 | HIALEAH | 35 |
| 10 | SARASOTA | 31 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 37 |
Trends
Registrations declined 1.6% compared to May 26, 2026, dropping from 2,270 to 2,233 filings—a relatively minor pullback suggesting stable, consistent business formation activity. This modest day-over-day decrease reflects normal volatility in daily filing patterns rather than any significant shift in entrepreneurial momentum.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure dominated Florida registrations on May 27, 2026?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represented 83.4% of all filings with 1,863 registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 8.4% with 188 filings.
Which Florida cities saw the most business registrations on this date?
Miami led significantly with 285 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (135), Orlando (108), Tampa (85), and Jacksonville (61). These five cities accounted for approximately 68% of all state registrations.
What industry sectors and business themes were most popular in business names?
Real estate and property services dominated naming conventions, with 'home' (35 uses), 'ventures' (32), 'property' (32), and 'service' (31) being the most common keywords. Health and wellness-related terms like 'care' (24) and 'health' (20) also appeared prominently.