Florida New Business Filings — August 18, 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 2,755 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,755 new business filings on August 18, 2026, representing a modest 2.0% increase from the previous day's 2,702 registrations. Miami continues to lead regional filing activity with 250 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg and Orlando. General Business entities dominate the filing landscape, accounting for 1,534 registrations, while Florida Limited Liability Companies represent 84.3% of all filing types.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count of 250 significantly outpaces the second-ranked city (St. Petersburg with 165), representing nearly 9.1% of all state filings for the day.
- Construction-related business names lead keyword trends with 41 filings, followed by care-focused and cleaning service businesses, indicating strong demand in service sectors.
- Healthcare Services and Property Management combined account for 112 filings, signaling sustained growth in Florida's professional services and real estate sectors.
- Limited Liability Companies remain the overwhelmingly preferred business structure, comprising over 84% of all filings, with all other entity types representing less than 12% combined.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,322 | 84.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 234 | 8.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 92 | 3.3% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 70 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 30 | 1.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 250 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg | 165 |
| 3 | Orlando | 124 |
| 4 | Tampa | 116 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 78 |
| 6 | West Palm Beach | 54 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 49 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 47 |
| 9 | Hialeah | 43 |
| 10 | Naples | 43 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 1,534 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 88 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 83 |
| 4 | Consulting | 60 |
| 5 | Healthcare Services | 59 |
| 6 | Property Management | 53 |
| 7 | Transportation | 51 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 51 |
| 9 | Construction | 47 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 41 |
Trends
Today's filing activity shows a slight upward trajectory, rising 2.0% from August 17's total of 2,702 registrations to 2,755 filings. While this represents moderate growth compared to the previous day, the consistency in filing volume suggests stable business formation activity across Florida's major metropolitan areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on August 18, 2026?
Miami led all cities with 250 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (165), Orlando (124), Tampa (116), and Jacksonville (78). These five cities collectively accounted for 733 filings, or approximately 26.6% of the state's total.
What types of businesses are Floridians registering most frequently?
General Business entities dominate with 1,534 filings. Investment Firms (88) and Holding Companies (83) rank second and third. By industry keyword, construction-related businesses lead with 41 filings, followed by care services (37) and cleaning services (36).
What is the most common business entity type filed in Florida?
The Florida Limited Liability Company (FLAL) is by far the most popular structure, representing 2,322 filings or 84.3% of all registrations on August 18. Domestic Profit Corporations rank distant second at 8.5% of filings.