Florida New Business Filings — July 14, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 2,985 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,985 new business filings on July 14, 2026, representing a slight contraction in daily registration activity. The filing portfolio remained heavily dominated by Limited Liability Companies, which accounted for 94.7% of all registrations (2,827 filings). Miami and St. Petersburg continued their stronghold as the state's entrepreneurial centers, collectively capturing 587 new business registrations.
Highlights
- Miami's 321 filings nearly matched the combined totals of Tampa, Jacksonville, and Boca Raton, underscoring South Florida's disproportionate share of business formation activity.
- Service-oriented keywords dominated filing descriptions, with 'cleaning' (45 filings), 'home' (42 filings), and 'logistics' (38 filings) leading the terminology trend, suggesting a robust consumer services market.
- Real estate and property-related terminology appeared in 66 filings combined ('property,' 'properties,' and 'rentals'), indicating sustained investor interest in Florida's real estate sector.
- Foreign business entities represented only 4.4% of total filings (87 registrations), with Foreign LLCs comprising the majority at 67 filings.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,827 | 94.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 67 | 2.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 46 | 1.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 18 | 0.6% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 16 | 0.5% |
| DOMLP | 4 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 321 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 266 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 165 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 99 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 72 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 58 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 54 |
| 8 | KISSIMMEE | 47 |
| 9 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 42 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 39 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 61 |
Trends
New business filings declined 1.7% compared to July 13, 2026, when 3,036 registrations were processed. While this represents a modest pullback, the filing volume remains within normal operational ranges for the state's business registration activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on July 14, 2026?
Miami led significantly with 321 filings, followed by St. Petersburg with 266 filings and Orlando with 165 filings. These three cities accounted for over half of the day's total registrations.
What business structure dominated Florida's new filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) represented 94.7% of all registrations with 2,827 filings. This structure is the preferred choice for Florida entrepreneurs, with other entity types collectively comprising only 5.3% of registrations.
What types of businesses were most commonly registered?
Service-oriented businesses led the registrations, with 'cleaning' services appearing in 45 filings, 'home' services in 42 filings, and 'logistics' in 38 filings. Real estate-related businesses also showed strong activity with 66 combined filings using property-related terminology.