Florida New Business Filings — August 12, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 1,498 new business registrations
On August 12, 2026, Florida received 1,498 new business filings, marking a significant 35% decline from the previous day's 2,303 registrations. Miami dominated regional activity with 155 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (99) and Orlando (65). Florida Limited Liability Companies represented the overwhelming majority at 80.6% of all filings, while keywords like 'home,' 'care,' and 'property' dominated business naming conventions.
Highlights
- Miami's 155 filings accounted for over 10% of the statewide total, underscoring the city's continued dominance as Florida's primary business hub.
- Home and care-related businesses dominated naming trends, with 'home' appearing 26 times and 'care' appearing 23 times in company names—suggesting strong demand in residential and healthcare sectors.
- LLCs remain the preferred entity structure, capturing 80.6% of all filings (1,207 out of 1,498), while foreign entities comprise only 9.3% of registrations.
- Property-related keywords ('property,' 'properties,' 'real estate') collectively appeared in at least 36 business names, indicating robust real estate and investment activity.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,207 | 80.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 131 | 8.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 110 | 7.3% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 28 | 1.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 13 | 0.9% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 7 | 0.5% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.1% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 155 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 99 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 65 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 57 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 39 |
| 6 | NAPLES | 30 |
| 7 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 28 |
| 8 | HIALEAH | 23 |
| 9 | BOCA RATON | 23 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 22 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 31 |
Trends
Florida's new business registrations declined 35% compared to August 11, dropping from 2,303 filings to 1,498. This pullback suggests some natural volatility in daily filing patterns, though August continues to show healthy entrepreneurial activity compared to historical baselines.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business entity did most Florida entrepreneurs choose on August 12, 2026?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated with 1,207 filings representing 80.6% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second at 8.7% (131 filings).
Which Florida cities saw the most business registrations today?
Miami led all cities with 155 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (99), Orlando (65), Tampa (57), and Jacksonville (39). These top five cities accounted for over 415 filings, or approximately 27.7% of the statewide total.
What business sectors were most popular based on company naming trends?
Home-based and care-oriented businesses dominated naming conventions, with 'home' (26 mentions), 'care' (23), and 'property' (21) appearing most frequently in registered business names. Health-related terms also ranked high with 18 appearances.