Florida New Business Filings — July 24, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026 · 2,490 new business registrations
Florida processed 2,490 new business filings on July 24, 2026, representing a 5.4% decrease compared to the prior day's 2,632 registrations. Miami and St. Petersburg led the state with 247 and 239 filings respectively, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated the filing mix at 90.1% of all registrations. The slight decline suggests a moderating pace in new business formation activity heading into the final week of July.
Highlights
- Miami and St. Petersburg combined for 486 filings—nearly 20% of the statewide total—underscoring the dominance of South Florida's business formation activity.
- Real estate-related keywords (home, property, properties, real estate) appeared in 132 business names, indicating sustained investor interest in Florida's property markets.
- LLCs remain the overwhelmingly preferred business structure, accounting for over 90% of all filings, with 2,243 entities registered compared to just 170 alternative entity types.
- Service and logistics-related keywords (logistics, transport, cleaning, service) collectively appeared in 101 filings, reflecting robust demand for operational and support services.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,243 | 90.1% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 107 | 4.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 63 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 57 | 2.3% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 15 | 0.6% |
| DOMLP | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| AGENT | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 247 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 239 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 130 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 99 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 73 |
| 6 | WEST PALM BEACH | 44 |
| 7 | KISSIMMEE | 42 |
| 8 | BOCA RATON | 41 |
| 9 | SARASOTA | 37 |
| 10 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 36 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 48 |
Trends
Yesterday's filing count of 2,490 represents a 5.4% decline from July 23's 2,632 registrations, continuing the downward trajectory into the latter portion of the month. This two-day softening may reflect typical mid-to-late July patterns as some entrepreneurs defer filings until August, though activity remains healthy relative to historical benchmarks.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on July 24?
Miami led with 247 filings, followed by St. Petersburg with 239. Orlando (130), Tampa (99), and Jacksonville (73) rounded out the top five, accounting for 788 of the 2,490 total filings.
What type of business structure dominates Florida registrations?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represented 90.1% of all filings with 2,243 registrations. Domestic Non-Profit Corporations were distant second at 4.3% (107 filings).
What business sectors or keywords are most popular in today's filings?
Real estate and property-related keywords dominated, with 'home' appearing 50 times, 'foundation' 38 times, and 'property' 36 times. Service-oriented terms like 'logistics' (30), 'cleaning' (27), and 'wellness' (24) also showed strong presence.