Florida New Business Filings — July 16, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 2,713 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,713 new business registrations on July 16, 2026, reflecting a 5.5% decrease from the previous day's 2,870 filings. Miami continues to lead all cities with 273 registrations, nearly double the activity in Orlando (142). Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated filings at 87.5% of all registrations, while property-related business names topped the keyword rankings.
Highlights
- Miami's 273 filings represent 10% of the statewide total, underscoring the city's position as Florida's primary business formation hub.
- The top 10 cities accounted for 913 filings, leaving 1,800 registrations distributed across the remaining 57 counties—indicating strong entrepreneurial activity outside major metropolitan areas.
- Property-related keywords ('property,' 'home,' 'investments,' 'properties') collectively appeared in 109 business names, suggesting sustained real estate investment interest.
- LLC formations remain the overwhelming preference at 2,373 filings, while traditional C-corporations (Domestic Profit) captured only 7.3% of activity.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,373 | 87.5% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 198 | 7.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 60 | 2.2% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 58 | 2.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 17 | 0.6% |
| DOMLP | 6 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 273 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 142 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 104 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 93 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 89 |
| 6 | NAPLES | 48 |
| 7 | KISSIMMEE | 43 |
| 8 | HIALEAH | 42 |
| 9 | BOCA RATON | 40 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 39 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 40 |
Trends
July 16 saw a pullback from July 15's momentum, with filings declining 5.5% day-over-day. This modest contraction may indicate typical mid-week variation rather than a trend shift, though continued monitoring will clarify whether the decline extends into subsequent reporting periods.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on July 16?
Miami dominated with 273 registrations, followed by Orlando (142), St. Petersburg (104), Tampa (93), and Jacksonville (89). These five cities accounted for 701 of the day's 2,713 total filings.
What type of business entity did most entrepreneurs choose on July 16?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) were overwhelmingly popular, representing 87.5% of all filings with 2,373 registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second at 7.3%.
What business sectors or keywords dominated new registrations?
Property-related terms led the keyword list, with 'property' (40 instances) and 'home' (34 instances) appearing most frequently in business names. Service-oriented keywords like 'cleaning' (32), 'care' (29), and 'service' (27) also ranked prominently.