Florida New Business Filings — June 4, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 2,361 new business registrations
On June 4, 2026, Florida registered 2,361 new business filings, representing a notable decline of 15.6% compared to the previous day's 2,798 registrations. Miami continued to lead all cities with 268 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (136) and Orlando (93). Florida Limited Liability Companies comprised the vast majority of filings at 91.4%, underscoring the continued preference for this business structure among Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Miami's dominance in new business activity is striking: its 268 filings nearly double the second-place city (St. Petersburg with 136), capturing over 11% of all statewide registrations.
- Home-related businesses and cleaning services remain prominent, with 'home' (30 mentions) and 'cleaning' (28 mentions) among the top business keywords, suggesting strong consumer service demand.
- The 15.6% day-over-day decline marks a significant pullback in filing velocity, dropping below 2,400 registrations after two consecutive days above 2,700.
- Venture and investment-focused businesses continue gaining traction, with 'ventures' (31), 'capital' (27), and 'investments' (22) among the most frequently used business name keywords.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,157 | 91.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 94 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 45 | 1.9% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 33 | 1.4% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 27 | 1.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 3 | 0.1% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 268 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 136 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 93 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 80 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 75 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 41 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 41 |
| 8 | WEST PALM BEACH | 35 |
| 9 | CAPE CORAL | 34 |
| 10 | HOLLYWOOD | 32 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 32 |
Trends
June 4 saw a meaningful contraction in filings, declining 15.6% from June 3's 2,798 registrations. This downward shift suggests potential fluctuations in mid-week filing patterns or market sentiment, breaking from the prior day's momentum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities are seeing the most new business registrations?
Miami dominates with 268 new filings on June 4, followed by St. Petersburg (136), Orlando (93), Tampa (80), and Jacksonville (75). These five cities account for over two-thirds of all statewide filings.
What type of business entity is most popular in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly lead, representing 91.4% of all filings (2,157 out of 2,361). Foreign LLCs account for an additional 4.0%, making the LLC structure the clear preference.
What kinds of businesses are being started most frequently?
Home-based services and cleaning companies are prominent, with 'home' and 'cleaning' appearing in 30 and 28 business names respectively. Property-related ventures also rank highly, with 'property' (26) and 'properties' (22) frequently used in filing names.