Florida New Business Filings — July 28, 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 2,576 new business registrations
Florida registered 2,576 new business filings on July 28, 2026, representing a 3.6% increase from the previous day's 2,487 registrations. Miami continued its dominant position with 273 filings, followed by St. Petersburg with 162 and Orlando with 117. Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for the vast majority at 83.1% of all filings, underscoring the continued preference for this business structure among Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Miami's filing activity remains exceptionally strong, generating 273 new registrations—over 10% of the state's total and more than double any other city.
- The keyword 'cleaning' appeared in 44 business names, suggesting a robust market for residential and commercial cleaning services across the state.
- LLCs dominate the filing landscape at 2,140 registrations (83.1%), while traditional corporations represent just 10.6% of new filings.
- St. Petersburg maintains its position as Florida's second-largest filing hub with 162 registrations, indicating strong entrepreneurial activity in the Tampa Bay region.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,140 | 83.1% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 274 | 10.6% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 74 | 2.9% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 56 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 26 | 1.0% |
| DOMLP | 4 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 273 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 162 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 117 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 83 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 78 |
| 6 | SARASOTA | 45 |
| 7 | WEST PALM BEACH | 43 |
| 8 | BOCA RATON | 41 |
| 9 | HIALEAH | 41 |
| 10 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 40 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 29 |
Trends
Florida's new business filings increased 3.6% compared to July 27, maintaining the strong momentum shown in recent daily reports. This steady growth suggests consistent entrepreneurial confidence throughout late July, with registrations remaining well above 2,400 filings per day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on July 28, 2026?
Miami led with 273 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (162), Orlando (117), Tampa (83), and Jacksonville (78). These five cities accounted for the majority of the state's 2,576 total registrations.
What type of business structure did most new Florida companies choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated, representing 2,140 filings or 83.1% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 10.6% (274 filings).
What business sectors or keywords were most common in today's filings?
Service-oriented businesses dominated the filings. The most common keywords were 'cleaning' (44 filings), 'home' (35), 'property' (33), and 'capital' (32), reflecting strong activity in cleaning services, home services, real estate, and service-based ventures.