Florida New Business Filings — August 13, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 2,286 new business registrations
Florida's business registration activity surged to 2,286 new filings on August 13, 2026, representing a robust 52.6% increase compared to the previous day's 1,498 registrations. Miami continued to lead all municipalities with 227 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (147) and Orlando (117). Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing landscape, accounting for 87.3% of all new registrations, underscoring the structural preference among Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Day-over-day filings jumped 52.6%, adding 788 new registrations compared to August 12—a sharp reversal from yesterday's declining trend.
- Miami's 227 filings alone represent nearly 10% of the state's total activity, with the top five cities (Miami, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa) accounting for 645 filings or 28.2% of all registrations.
- Property-related ventures dominate business naming conventions with 'property' (32), 'home' (31), and 'legacy' (31) appearing most frequently in filing names, suggesting robust real estate and residential sector activity.
- Real estate and logistics keywords ('property,' 'construction,' 'logistics,' 'transport,' 'trucking') collectively appear in over 115 business filings, indicating strong infrastructure and development momentum across the state.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,996 | 87.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 143 | 6.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 60 | 2.6% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 53 | 2.3% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 25 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 6 | 0.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 227 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg | 147 |
| 3 | Orlando | 117 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 79 |
| 5 | Tampa | 75 |
| 6 | Hialeah | 37 |
| 7 | Naples | 36 |
| 8 | Sarasota | 32 |
| 9 | Fort Lauderdale | 32 |
| 10 | Fort Myers | 29 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 1,240 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 78 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 67 |
| 4 | Healthcare Services | 48 |
| 5 | Consulting | 47 |
| 6 | Property Management | 43 |
| 7 | Cleaning Services | 39 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 34 |
| 9 | Landscaping | 33 |
| 10 | Construction | 32 |
Trends
Florida experienced explosive growth on August 13, with filings climbing 52.6% from August 12's 1,498 registrations to today's 2,286—a gain of 788 new businesses in a single day. This substantial uptick reverses the declining pattern observed in the previous reporting period and suggests renewed entrepreneurial momentum mid-August. The shift indicates either a concentrated wave of business formation or a clearing of pending filings.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on August 13?
Miami led by a significant margin with 227 new filings, followed by St. Petersburg (147), Orlando (117), Jacksonville (79), and Tampa (75). These five cities accounted for 645 of the day's 2,286 total registrations.
What type of business structure is most popular in Florida registrations?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated on August 13, representing 1,996 filings or 87.3% of all new registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second at 6.3% (143 filings).
What industries or business themes are entrepreneurs focusing on?
Real estate and property-related ventures lead keyword frequency with 'property' (32), 'home' (31), and 'legacy' (31) appearing most often in business names. Other prominent themes include cleaning services (29), logistics/transportation (22 and 13 respectively), and healthcare/wellness (27 and 21 combined).