Florida New Business Filings — May 31, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 495 new business registrations
On May 31, 2026, Florida processed 495 new business registrations, marking a robust 33.1% increase compared to the prior day's 372 filings. Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing landscape, accounting for 95.8% of all registrations with 474 establishments. St. Petersburg led all Florida cities with 98 filings, followed distantly by Miami with 40, underscoring the concentration of entrepreneurial activity in the Tampa Bay region.
Highlights
- St. Petersburg's 98 filings represent nearly 20% of the day's total registrations, with the top three cities (St. Petersburg, Miami, Orlando) accounting for 170 of 495 filings.
- Cleaning services emerged as the most frequently cited business keyword with 9 mentions, followed by aspirational descriptors like 'elite' (8 occurrences), suggesting strong demand in service-oriented sectors.
- Real estate and property-related keywords appeared 14 combined times across business names, reflecting continued investor interest in Florida's robust property market.
- LLCs maintained extraordinary market dominance at 95.8%, while traditional corporate structures (profit and non-profit corporations combined) represented just 4.2% of filings.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 474 | 95.8% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 20 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.2% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST. PETERSBURG | 98 |
| 2 | MIAMI | 40 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 32 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 23 |
| 5 | DORAL | 11 |
| 6 | GAINESVILLE | 10 |
| 7 | OCALA | 10 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 10 |
| 9 | NAPLES | 8 |
| 10 | SARASOTA | 8 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 6 |
Trends
Florida's business registration activity rebounded sharply on May 31st with a 33.1% climb from May 30th's 372 filings, suggesting renewed entrepreneurial momentum heading into the weekend. This uptick reverses the significant pullback experienced the prior day, indicating volatile but ultimately positive filing trends across the state.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most new business registrations on May 31, 2026?
St. Petersburg dominated with 98 new filings, nearly 2.5 times more than the second-place Miami with 40 registrations. Together with Orlando (32 filings), these three cities accounted for 34% of all state filings.
What type of business structure was most popular in Florida filings on this date?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly led with 474 filings representing 95.8% of all registrations. Domestic profit corporations and non-profit corporations combined for just 21 filings.
What business sectors showed the strongest interest on May 31st?
Service-oriented businesses dominated keyword analysis, with 'cleaning' appearing 9 times, while real estate-related terms ('real,' 'estate,' 'property') collectively appeared 21 times, reflecting strong activity in both maintenance services and property investment sectors.