Florida New Business Filings — July 31, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 2,729 new business registrations
Florida's business registration activity reached 2,729 filings on July 31, 2026, marking a 6.3% increase compared to the prior day's 2,567 registrations. Miami remained the dominant hub with 288 new registrations, while St. Petersburg and Orlando followed with 187 and 123 filings respectively. The data reflects sustained entrepreneurial momentum across the state, with Florida Limited Liability Companies accounting for 95% of all filings.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count jumped 11.6% from the previous day (257 to 288), signaling accelerated business formation in South Florida.
- Service-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'cleaning' (53), 'home' (42), and 'property' (32) appearing most frequently in registered business names.
- LLCs remained the overwhelmingly preferred entity structure, representing 2,592 of 2,729 total filings—a 95% concentration that underscores the continued popularity of pass-through taxation structures.
- Transportation and logistics businesses showed notable activity with 'transport' (30) and 'logistics' (29) appearing as top business name keywords, suggesting growth in Florida's supply chain sector.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,592 | 95.0% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 52 | 1.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 47 | 1.7% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 24 | 0.9% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 11 | 0.4% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
| AGENT | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 288 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 187 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 123 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 104 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 82 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 56 |
| 7 | WEST PALM BEACH | 42 |
| 8 | SARASOTA | 40 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 34 |
| 10 | BOCA RATON | 33 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 49 |
Trends
Florida experienced upward momentum on July 31, with filings climbing 6.3% from the prior day's 2,567 registrations to 2,729 total filings. This reversal from July 30's reported 20.3% decline indicates volatility in daily registration patterns, though the latest data suggests renewed entrepreneurial activity heading into August. The sustained high filing volume across major metropolitan areas suggests resilience in Florida's business formation pipeline.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities recorded the most new business registrations on July 31, 2026?
Miami led all cities with 288 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (187), Orlando (123), Tampa (104), and Jacksonville (82). These five cities accounted for 784 registrations, representing the primary growth centers for Florida business formation.
What type of business entity was most commonly registered?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 2,592 filings, representing 95% of all registrations. Foreign LLCs were a distant second at 52 filings (1.9%), followed by Domestic Profit Corporations with 47 filings (1.7%).
What industries and business types are entrepreneurs most focused on?
Service-oriented businesses led keyword frequency, with 'cleaning' (53), 'home' (42), 'property' (32), and 'care' (32) dominating business names. Health and wellness sectors also showed strength with 'health' (31) and 'wellness' (18) appearing frequently, alongside real estate ('property' and 'properties' combined for 59 mentions) and logistics operations.