Florida New Business Filings — August 16, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 768 new business registrations
Florida registered 768 new business filings on August 16, 2026, representing a significant 40.6% decline from the prior period's 1,292 filings. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) continue to dominate the filing landscape, accounting for 89.3% of all registrations. Miami leads all cities with 86 filings, followed by St. Petersburg with 60 and Tampa with 38.
Highlights
- Filings dropped sharply to 768 from 1,292 in the previous period—a notable 40.6% decrease suggesting potential market headwinds or a statistical anomaly for mid-August.
- Property-related businesses are prominent, with 'property' (17 mentions) and 'properties' (9 mentions) appearing frequently in filing names, alongside 'foundation' (19 mentions) as the top keyword.
- LLCs remain the overwhelming choice for new Florida businesses at 89.3% of filings, while non-profit corporations captured just 10.3% and domestic profit corporations a mere 0.4%.
- Miami's 86 filings represent nearly 11% of the day's total activity, with the top 5 cities (Miami, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville) accounting for over 60% of all registrations.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 686 | 89.3% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 79 | 10.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 3 | 0.4% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 86 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg | 60 |
| 3 | Tampa | 38 |
| 4 | Orlando | 30 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 17 |
| 6 | Naples | 13 |
| 7 | Hialeah | 13 |
| 8 | Kissimmee | 12 |
| 9 | Ocala | 11 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 11 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 431 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 28 |
| 3 | Property Management | 25 |
| 4 | Non-Profit | 21 |
| 5 | Holding Company | 17 |
| 6 | Cleaning Services | 17 |
| 7 | Consulting | 15 |
| 8 | Technology & IT Services | 12 |
| 9 | Healthcare Services | 11 |
| 10 | Auto Repair | 10 |
Trends
August 16 experienced a substantial downturn compared to the prior reporting period, with filings declining 40.6% from 1,292 to 768. This sharp drop warrants monitoring to determine whether it reflects seasonal patterns, market conditions, or typical mid-week volatility in Florida's business registration activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on August 16, 2026?
Miami led significantly with 86 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (60), Tampa (38), Orlando (30), and Jacksonville (17). Together, these five cities accounted for over 231 of the 768 total filings for the day.
What type of business structure dominated new filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for 686 filings or 89.3% of all registrations. Domestic Non-Profit Corporations represented 10.3% (79 filings), with Domestic Profit Corporations comprising just 0.4% (3 filings).
What business sectors or keywords appeared most frequently in new filings?
Property-related terms dominated, with 'foundation' (19 mentions), 'property' (17), and 'cleaning' (13) as the top keywords. Real estate and property management themes featured prominently, along with construction (8) and capital (12)-related businesses.