Florida New Business Filings — July 19, 2026
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 521 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
The summary, highlights, trends and FAQ on this page are written by an AI model from this report's data, and can be wrong.
On July 19, 2026, Florida processed 521 new business filings, marking a significant 51.8% decline from the previous day's 1,082 registrations. Miami dominated city rankings with 44 filings, trailed by Orlando (38) and St. Petersburg (35). Limited Liability Companies overwhelmingly led formation types, representing 99.4% of all filings, while cleaning services emerged as the most common business descriptor across registrations.
Highlights
- LLCs captured nearly all filings at 99.4% (518 registrations), leaving minimal representation for corporate structures.
- The 'cleaning' keyword appeared in 12 business names—more than double the second-place 'logistics' category—suggesting strong demand for service-based startups.
- Miami's filing count (44) exceeded the combined total of Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Sarasota, Kissimmee, Hollywood, and Cape Coral.
- Property and investment-related keywords ('property,' 'investments,' 'capital') collectively appeared 21 times, indicating sustained real estate and investment sector interest.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 518 | 99.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.2% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 44 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 38 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 35 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 19 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 14 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 11 |
| 7 | SARASOTA | 9 |
| 8 | KISSIMMEE | 9 |
| 9 | HOLLYWOOD | 8 |
| 10 | CAPE CORAL | 7 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 7 |
Industry categories come from each business name, assigned by keyword rules and an AI model; a name that neither the rules nor the model can place is left uncategorized.
Trends
New business filings dropped sharply to 521 from 1,082 the previous day, representing a 51.8% decline. This significant pullback follows a similarly steep contraction reported yesterday (49.2% down from July 17), suggesting potential midweek volatility in Florida's business registration cycle.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on July 19?
Miami led with 44 filings, followed by Orlando (38) and St. Petersburg (35). Together, these three cities accounted for 117 of the day's 521 registrations.
What types of businesses were most commonly registered?
Cleaning services dominated with 12 filings mentioning 'cleaning,' while logistics (9), home-related (8), and investment/property services (7 each) rounded out the top categories.
What business structure did most entrepreneurs choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) represented 99.4% of filings with 518 registrations, while only 2 corporations and 1 non-profit were registered.